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December 10, 2017
Weekend Watch: A Trip Down Gravity Road
Gravity Road cartoonist brings the comic's lovable robotic sidekick to life and documents the process.
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This Week in Making: Life-Sized R/C Car, Bionic Hands, and New Holiday Gift Ideas
Check out this life-sized R/C car, the slow progression of these bionic hands, and all of the new ideas on our maker Gift Guide.
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December 8, 2017
Tips of the Week: Stupid Bench Tricks, Glue Gun Rivets, and DIY Battery Packs
This week we have three tips for your bench, how to make your own battery packs, and how to hold tiny objects for painting.
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Program a Light-Up Felt Menorah
Give Hanukkah a high tech spin this year by crafting a menorah out of felt and circuits. Each candle will light up on its own when added to the candelabra.
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The Biggest Little Chip: An Intro to the Versatile 555 Timer
Chain three 555s together to create a gadget that will allow you to impose a time limit in games like checkers or Scrabble.
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December 7, 2017
DiResta Gives a Tour of His Type-Making Machines and Printing Presses
Take a tour of a growing letterpress printing machine collection.
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Quick Tip: Make a Coin Cell Pack Using Heat Shrink Tubing
By using heat shrink tubing, you can follow Jeremy Cook's method of creating a battery pack. It's both quick and easy.
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Ladyada Interviews Alexandra Dean, Director of The Hedy Lamarr Story
Alexandra Dean's documentary displays the difficulties that Hedy Lamarr faced when trying to be both smart and beautiful.
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December 6, 2017
Arsonists Destroy French FabLab La Casemate
A French fablab, La Casemate, was burned down by arsonists who hoped to destroy an institution they believed to be notoriously toxic.
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Arsonists Destroy French Fab La Casemate
A French fablab, La Casemate, was burned down by arsonists who hoped to destroy an institution they believed to be notoriously toxic.
The post Arsonists Destroy French Fab La Casemate appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers.
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