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Crafting Adventure Time’s Enchiridion as an Ode to Medieval Book Making

Frank Zhao put his book making skills to the test, and crafted the "Enchiridion" from the TV show "Adventure Time."

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Connect with the Global Community of Amateur Radio Enthusiasts

You can easily join the amateur radio community. All you need is a ham radio and a Tech license (which is easy to study for).

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Making Your Own Custom Shortcut Keyboard

Create a custom 3D printed shortcut keyboard for design and other complex programs you work in.

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Ancient Culture + Latest Tech = Maker Faire Xi’an

This weekend the city of Xi'an will become home to the first ever Maker Faire Xi'an, where thousands of years of making will meet and greet the Maker Movement.

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Transforming a Game Boy Camera into a Tool for Astrophotography

Alex Pietrow customized a Nintendo Game Boy Advance's camera so that it could take pictures of celestial objects.

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San Diego’s Vintage Tech Makers Inspire Modern Educators

Vintage tech offers great opportunities to go back to the basics of teaching innovation and invention through project-based learning.

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Hack Your Car into the Future with an LED Heads-Up Display

This LED heads-up display is a simple modification for your car, but it makes your car look very futuristic.

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Abstract Painter Builds Clever Machines to Deposit Paint

Toronto-based painter Callen Schaub collaborates with the machines he makes to create process-based paintings.

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Cultivating a Neighborhood Garden as a Community Organizing Hub

Bottom's Up Community Garden in West Oakland, California, has become a jumping off point for strengthening community, organizing events, and DIY living.

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Maker Pro News: Inside the Accelerator, Maker Pros in the Workforce, and More

This week, maker pros, like Make in LA, work with other creators to ensure Kickstarters are successful and makers excel in the workplace.

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