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Get Medieval With a 3D Printed Crossbow

3D print this crossbow to take your target practice to the next level.

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Maker Spotlight: Claire Smith

Claire Smith recently went viral for her light-up prom dress, which she brought as an exhibit to World Maker Faire New York this past September.

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3 Medical Projects Driving Maker Innovation in Health

Check out these creators who attended World Maker Faire New York. They're using the act of making to improve medical care.

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An Open Note to Naomi Wu (and Makers Everywhere)

I want to say as strongly as I can that we want Make: to be inclusive and provide an arena for all Makers to share their projects, values, challenges, and humanity in a safe and supportive environment.

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Building the Ultimate Hot Wire Foam Cutting Table

A tricked out homemade hot wire foam cutting table that has it all.

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Control Your Light Switches from Your Phone

Ahmet Akif Kaya built a system. that incorporates an Arduino, Bluetooth module, and servo. to control his light switch from his cel phone.

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Maker’s Guide to Rochester, New York

Get to know Rochester, the third most populous city in New York, and thus home to dozens of places for a maker to explore.

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Maker Pro News: Pharrell Williams Goes into Hardware, How Startups Survive, and More

This past week, Pharrell Williams joined a hardware startup and Xiaomi Co-Founder reiterated that startups need to fight to survive.

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This Week in Making: Touch Screen Table, Lego Rover, and DIY Electric Longboard

This week, build yourself a touch screen table, an exceptionally mobile Lego rover, or a cheap electric longboard.

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Weekend Watch: Brilliance is Beautiful on Beauty and the Bolt

Two exuberant students attempt to bring the art and engineering of the maker movement to the masses.

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