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July 21, 2016
Dirk, a Life-Like Homeless Robot, Is an Interesting Social Experiment
Wandering through Maker Faire Nantes, Dirk begs for change and plays a tune for the onlookers. At a glance, people think he's a real person.
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Quick Tips for Sculpting Custom Shapes with Styrofoam
Learn how to cut, glue, and finish styrofoam for customizing your drone with fun, unique, and protective shapes.
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Charge One Phone from Another with a Custom USB On-The-Go Keychain
This custom USB On-The-Go key chain let's you use one device to charge another. Perfect for battery related emergencies.
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July 20, 2016
How to Use Teflon Tape on Pipe Threads
The basics on properly wrapping pipe threads with Teflon tape.
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Artist Spends a Decade Tweaking Robot That Draws Beautifully Organic Portraits
With years of experience painting and tinkering, artist Patrick Tresset created this drawbot that produces amazing, organic portraits.
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Building a Robotic Video Camera Rig Fit for a Studio
This robotic camera rig is a small-scale Milo rig with 6 degrees of control (including focus!). Perfect for creating professional videos.
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A Brief Introduction to 360 Video Camera Options
Capture the world in 360º with these new cameras, then explore them with your VR gear.
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July 19, 2016
“Vintage Tomorrows,” the Book, the Film, and the Golden Age of Steampunk
See the award-winning documentary about the early 21st century steampunk scene.
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The New Issue of Make: Virtual Reality and More
The latest issue of Make: magazine hits newsstands today — read up on every aspect of virtual reality, from edible VR headsets to out-of-this-world software that's engineering the next era of space exploration.
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Watch Maker Faire Nantes Come Alive with Gorgeous Biomimicry
Maker Faire Nantes wowed us in more way than one. From the amazing works of Les Machines to the proud exhibitors showing their builds.
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