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December 6, 2017

Hack Your TV Watching with a Two-Button Remote

Lucas Pacentrilli built a remote to make things easier on his girlfriend's grandfather, who struggled with changing sources on his TV.


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Published on December 06, 2017 07:00

A Citizen IoT Network for Makers has Formed in San Francisco

Noodle! Coins uses low power Bluetooth to crowdsource connectivity for maker devices at a radically cheap price.


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Published on December 06, 2017 06:00

Add Patterned Skins to 3D Prints with Hydro Dipping

Hydro dipping is the process of transferring images from hydrographic film onto nearly any 3D object by floating the image in a tub of water.


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Published on December 06, 2017 05:00

December 5, 2017

How To: Quick and Sturdy Workbenches

Turning old doors and 2x4s into rock-solid little workbenches.


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Published on December 05, 2017 14:38

TechShop’s New Owner Discusses Future Plans

The interview goes into their ideas for necessary changes to the company, possible options for previous members with lifetime memberships, their background with Sunflower Wind, an interesting connection to CIA chief Mike Pompeo, and more.


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Published on December 05, 2017 11:21

Maker Faire Shenzhen’s Focus on Maker Pro, Education, and Large Scale Art

This year, Maker Faire Shenzhen had a heavier focus on maker pros and education, offering lessons and tours for inexperienced or young makers.


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Published on December 05, 2017 06:00

This “Bee-Dimensional” Printer Creates Some Sweet Looking Prints

These honeycomb sculptures are the result of the B-Code biological 3D printer, a printer that relies on bees to create pieces of art.


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Published on December 05, 2017 05:00

December 4, 2017

Adam Savage Learns About Creature Prop Restoration

The painstaking preservation of the animatronic puppets from the Gremlin films.


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Published on December 04, 2017 11:33

Build a DIY Thermocam

My path to building a low-cost, DIY thermal imager kit


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Published on December 04, 2017 07:00

Santa and His Merry Band of Elves Come Alive in this Display

Santa and his merry band of elves come alive in this automated display. Head on over to Maker Share to see it in action.


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Published on December 04, 2017 06:00

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