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Make Your Own Shop Calipers

More homemade tool fun with a clever set of wooden shop calipers.

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An Open Valve: How a Modding Community Shaped the Future of Virtual Reality

How did a traditional gaming software company end up creating arguably the most cutting-edge VR hardware on the market, the HTC Vive?

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Volt: A Traveling Companion Robot I Built with my Dad

Volt is a companion robot created by Ray Rumore (with some help from dad). He was inspired by science fiction robots.

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Mesmerizing Clock Tells Time with Painted Lines on String

Using a length of rope encoded with black bars, this artist created a unique time piece that winds through each minute.

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This 3D Printing Contest Wants You to Design the Next Accessibility Device

Have an idea for a 3D printed device to help those with limited hand mobility? Join this contest to share your idea with those who need it.

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The Giant Spider Awakes in Nantes

Watch La Machine's incredible performance of their Grande Araignée, or Giant Spider, in Nantes this past weekend.

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Gorgeous Glass Sculptures Look Like In-Progress Knitting

Caroline Milne has created a series of knitting-based sculptures using a decidedly non-knitting material: glass!

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Getting Started with Propane and Fire Effects

Learn the basics of using propane safely to start incorporating fire effects into your projects.

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Build a Low-Pressure Propane Source

Most propane-based projects only require a basic low-pressure source. You can build one from off-the-shelf parts.

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Maker Camp Is Live — Game On!

We’re proud to announce that Maker Camp — the virtual DIY summer camp for kids — launched today!

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