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October 5, 2016
Scare Trick or Treaters with a Pneumatic Moving Box
Ghostly hands lift the lid of the box... or maybe it's just pneumatics. Learn how to hack a box that opens on its own using syringes, tubing, and duct tape.
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October 4, 2016
Old Circuit Boards Are Reimagined as Sarcophagi and Ancient Monuments
Outdated circuit boards become imposing sarcophagi and ancient-looking monuments in the hands of artist Theo Kamecke.
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Build and Wire a Toy Music Sequencer
Your kiddo is never too young to start appreciating the joys of electronic music, so here's a child-friendly sequencer with lights and sounds.
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Maker Spotlight: Scatha G. Allison
Scatha G. Allison, otherwise known as Miss Velvet Cream, is a fashion designer who uses upcycled materials to craft clothing with a commanding presence.
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October 3, 2016
Arrow Electronics Partners With Indiegogo To Empower Makers
Submit your ideas to see if you qualify for funding and expert advice on your crowdfunding campaign.
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How the First Humanitarian Maker Faire Advocated for Empowerment, not Charity
The recent Kathmandu Mini Maker Faire was the first humanitarian-focused Faire and was an exercise not in charity, but in supporting and empowering the local community.
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Hacking a Nokia Phone into a New Smartwatch
Daniel Davis wanted to see if he could take his "dumb" Nokia phone and turn it into a smartwatch.
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5 Cosplay Communities to Source Your Halloween Costume Inspiration
You may just need a costume by the end of the month, but there are thousands who live that cosplay life all year round — seek their wisdom!
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October 2, 2016
The Gorgeous Kinetic Table Art of Bruce Shapiro
These computer-controlled kinetic tables are as beautiful as their design is ingenious.
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This Week in Making: Halloween Prep and World Maker Faire
This past week was a busy one for getting prepped: World Maker Faire is on right now and there's just a month left until Halloween.
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