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May 3, 2016

Hey Alexa! Make a Voice Command, Win an Amazon Echo

Alexa_1200x670_v2Win your own Alexa-powered suite of devices, Amazon’s Echo, Dot, and Tap, by creating and submitting your own voice-command Skill to the “Hey Alexa!” Amazon Alexa Skill Contest.

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Published on May 03, 2016 10:07

Upgrade Your DIY Rubber Stamps with Simple, Modern Handles

cactus-workshop-stamp-3Carlos from Cactus! Workshop didn't want to just print stickers for his shop, so he built his own rubber stamp complete with a modern handle.

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Published on May 03, 2016 05:30

Macramé a Mario Bros Play Block

MarioMacrame-2Transform vintage video game pixels into an easy macramé pattern — no knitting needed!

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Published on May 03, 2016 05:10

Add Versatility to Your Belt Sander with a DIY 3-Position Stand

Humus-Workshop---Make-a-Belt-Sander-Stand---2Common materials turn a handheld belt sander into a versatile bench top tool in this easy DIY project. It's perfect for small workshops.

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Published on May 03, 2016 05:00

Fly Your FPV Drone at Night with an Infrared Upgrade

Photo by Hep SvadjaThe sunset doesn't have to be a signal for you to stop flying your drone. Upgrade your FPV Drone with infrared to fly at night.

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Published on May 03, 2016 04:50

Transform an Ikea Side Table into a Music Visualizer

Photography by Hep SvadjaUse some LEDs to upgrade a $10 Ikea side table into a centerpiece that bumps and jives to the beat of your tunes. Get your freq on!

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Published on May 03, 2016 04:40

How to Install Simple Floating Shelves

cat shelf 4This light-duty floating shelf hangs mysteriously with no visible support.

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Published on May 03, 2016 04:30

Use Bluetooth to Control Your Light Switch from Your Smartphone

Lamp1One big problem with smart light bulbs is that the smarts are in the bulb. They don’t play nice with the light switch on the wall. In fact, you can make most smart light bulb systems unresponsive just by using your wall switch! We really need to replace the switch, […]

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Published on May 03, 2016 04:20

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