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June 28, 2016

Bose’s New Bluetooth Speakers Are Made for Modding

boseBuildThe BOSEbuild Bluetooth Speaker, designed with makers in mind, is meant to be modified and customized.

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Published on June 28, 2016 11:22

What Shape of LED Should I Use for My Project?

TechnoChic_LEDexploration (1)There's a wide variety of LEDs on the market, in different shapes and sizes. Choose your LED with these things in mind.

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Published on June 28, 2016 06:00

Build a Rechargeable Rocket Launcher That Shoots Over 300 Feet

rocketsThis rocket launcher is portable, rechargeable, powerful, and awesome looking! Watch as it launches rockets 300 feet away.

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Published on June 28, 2016 05:30

Made in Baltimore: Makerspaces as a Hub for Workforce Training

Accent wall in lobby made with reclaimed floor baords from DETAILs. Photo by Will HolmanIn a tough gig economy, being trained on the latest tools and having a wide range of skills can make all the difference when job hunting.

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Published on June 28, 2016 05:00

June 27, 2016

Play Pinball in Virtual Reality with Real Haptic Feedback

pinballopenerBuild the “PinSim” cabinet controller and play VR pinball with real flipper buttons and an accelerometer-based nudge system!

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Published on June 27, 2016 07:00

Test Your Grip Strength with a DIY Carnival Game

Figure ABuild a carnival-midway strength tester game using strain gauges and a comparator chip

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Published on June 27, 2016 06:30

Monster-B-Gone Keeps Kids Safe from Creepy Bedroom Critters

MonsterBGoneOpenerNEWBuild a (pretend) bedtime scanner to repel creepy critters — so easy a kid can operate it.

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Published on June 27, 2016 06:30

Race Tiny RumbleBots with a Hand-Cranked Raceway

Rumblebots-FullTrack2 copyInspired by a Make: article, here’s a hand-cranked classroom science project that’s also a lot of fun.

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Published on June 27, 2016 06:00

Create a Raspberry Pi Photo Booth for Your Next Party

Photo by Hep SvadjaUse the new Pi 3 to make a touchscreen photo booth that instantly uploads to Google Photos!

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Published on June 27, 2016 05:00

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