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Incredibly Useful, and Free, Guide to Fasteners

Everything you always wanted to know about nuts, bolts, and other fasteners but were afraid to ask.

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Use BITalino to Graph Your Biosignals and Play Pong!

The BITalino is great for biohacking — hook up the sensors and play Classic Pong with a swing of your wrist.

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Volkswagen Security Problems: Arduino Hack Reveals RFID Vulnerability

A team of researchers were able to unlock and start the ignition of Volkswagen cars with just $40 of electronic components.

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Cooling Off in a Cardboard Swimming Pool

In the height of summer, a swimming pool is at the top of many a wish list. Would you ever consider building one from... cardboard?

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Did a Solar-Powered Autonomous Boat Just Cross the Pacific Ocean?

Damon McMillan built a robotic boat. Not just any robotic boat. This one is sailing across the world's oceans. And it's just simple and elegant enough to work.

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Maker Spotlight: DJ Sures

DJ was unhappy with the quality of components he ordered, so he decided to design and make components himself for his company EZ-Robot.

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5 More Clever Tool Storage Solutions

Here are a few more storage ideas to keep your shop re-org juices flowing.

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This Week in Making: Sculpting Beyoncé and Conductive Temporary Tattoos

This past week we learned about some trendy Maker fashion, saw a sculpting tutorial featuring Beyoncé, and more.

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Maker Spotlight: Blue Martin

When she's not refereeing roller derby or caring for her pet pigs, Blue Martin can be found whizzing around a racetrack in a tiny electric waffle.

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Weekend Watch: Gloves, Gloves, and More Gloves

Make: intern Lisa Martin fell down a rabbit hole of interesting glove crafting videos — and thankfully survived to regale us with her adventures.

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