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This Glowing Pony Bike Can Reach 20 MPH for Extra Fast Whimsy

What started as a straightforward drill bike has turned into an elaborate glowing, art bike shaped like a pony made by artist Scott Blake.

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DOTA 2 Clockwerk Cosplay Brings Together Sound, Lights, and Servos

The Packing Tape, a cosplay crafting team from the Phillipines, created this amazing cosplay of Clockwerk from DOTA 2.

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Maker Spotlight: Brent Chapman

Meet Brent Chapman, cyber warfare researcher for the US Army and prolific maker.

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Review: Updated 3Doodler Brings a Broader Range of Materials and Accessories

No matter what of kind maker you are, practically everyone – from electrical engineers to hardcore crafters – is enchanted by the magical notion of a 3D-printing pen. So, I was delighted when the crowd-funded folk heroes behind the 3Doodler reached out to me to try out their latest offering: the […]

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Don’t Miss Out: Last Call to Exhibit at Maker Faire Shenzhen

Maker Faire Shenzhen is celebrating the maker movement in China and recognizing the significance of Shenzhen as a global capital for makers.

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Prototyping with Living Cells

This is the second installment of our series on the state of biohacking. You can read the first installment “Safari in the Biohacking Society” and watch for more articles in the future. Bioprint Is the New Print The greatest bridge between the world of makers and the world of biohackers is […]

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Maker Spotlight: Erica Moulten

Erica Moulten, a self-described “anything is possible” kind of maker, loves to teach kids how to build underwater ROVs.

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Arrow.com Giving Away Free Raspberry Pi 3s When You Spend $100

On August 25th and 26th, Arrow will give you a free Raspberry Pi 3 if you spend $100 on their site.

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Create Your Own 8-Bit Music with a Pocket Sized Synth

These pocket-sized synths are designed to create 8-bit noises known as chiptunes. Attach a MIDI controller and make your own video game music

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Trebuchets, Projection Mapping, and Near Space at Chicago Southland Mini Maker Faire

The Chicago Southland has a long blue collar history of hard work and a hands-on, do-it-yourself attitude. People here take pride in what they do and the things they make, so much so that the Southland has become widely known for it. The Southland Mini Maker Faire is an extension […]

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