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July 28, 2017
Tips of the Week: Spinning Minis, Saving Breadboard Space, and Perhaps the Homeliest Tool Ever
From hobby ideas to electronics prototyping tips to tool inspirations, we cover the spread this week.
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Acquisition Ushers in New Era for Arduino; Banzi Named Chairman
Arduino announced an acquisition today that will merge Arduino.cc and Arduino.org.
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Build an Electronic Audio Game with a Pencil, Paper, and Conductive Ink
Jay Silver’s 2008 Drawdio combines a simple 555 timer circuit with a pencil to make squeals, beeps, and other musical tones.
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See How This Intricate, 3D Printed Mechanical Calculator Works
The Curta mechanical calculator is an incredible feat of mechanical engineering. Marcus Wu decided to make a 3:1 scale version.
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Incredible History of Innovation Inspires Dayton Mini Maker Faire
Makers will gather at Carillon Historical Park and Dayton Mini Maker Faire on August 5-6 to celebrate the Dayton's tremendous maker spirit.
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July 27, 2017
Sewing a Personalized Leather Tool Roll
How to sew a very lovely roll-up leather organizer for your hand tools.
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Maker Spotlight: Joanna Skorupska
Joanna Skorupska combines the advantages of technology with the culture of innovation and natural curiosity.
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Learn The Lingo: Machine Knitting
Machine knitting is making a comeback. If you're looking to pick up the pastime as a hobby, learn these terms to avoid any confusion.
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Find a Telescope Workshop to Watch the Skies DIY Style
The Telescope Makers’ Workshop is an informal gathering where you can learn how to grind and polish your own Newtonian telescope mirror.
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July 26, 2017
Midsummer Maker Camp — It’s Never Too Late to Start!
Based online, Maker Camp could be just a suggestion, a chimera, a virtual place to go and glean ideas. But from its aspirational concept has sprung a solid and tightly knit community that gathers to make, share, learn, and yes — fail — together.
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