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May 6, 2016
Collect Solar Panel Data with an IV Swinger Curve Tracer
An IV Swinger can be used to track the efficiency of solar panels. Learn how one maker made his own.
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Calling Maker Educators to Convene at The Crucible in Oakland
Renee Harmon, Vice President of Science Learning at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) will be attending the 2016 Maker Educator Convening.
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May 5, 2016
Tin Spiders, High Voltage, and Ridiculously Dangerous Art at Maker Faire Austin
Austin Maker Faire is happening this weekend! If you're in the area try to check it out for awesome maker goodness.
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Build a Behemoth Cold Brew Coffee Drip Tower
You can buy large cold-brew towers, but they’re expensive, aimed at coffee shops. Make your own instead, and automate it using Arduino.
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Learning Skills Are Put to the Test at Wachusett High School MakerSpace
"In Wachusett MakerSpace, your learning skills are put to the test. You are taught to truly think independently."
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500+ Burnt Matches Go into These Creative Journal Covers
Creating beautiful book covers out of hundreds of matchsticks gave Muris' dad something to do as he recovered from surgery.
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May 4, 2016
Celebrating the Classic Circuits of Forrest M. Mims III
Well-known engineer, Star Simpson, honors the iconic Mims with a series of artfully-produced circuits.
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Lovepop Reinvigorates The Humble Greeting Card with Engineered Pop-Up Scenes
Lovepop applies navel architecture to make amazing pop-up cards, and show high school kids how to think like an engineering entrepreneur.
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How It’s Made: Deliciously Rippled Viennetta Ice Cream
Imagine a machine extruding layers and layers of ribbony ice cream and chocolate. Is your mouth watering already?
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Makers Build Laser Etcher for Under $200
It's not going to replace a professional grade laser etcher any time soon, but Arnav Vaid's LaserEtch proves you can make your own. Yes, you!
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