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Zero to Maker Faire: My Journey Through the Maker Movement

Bertier Luyt's life was transformed when he discovered the Maker Movement. Now he runs leFabShop and organizes Maker Faire Paris.

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Maker Shop Tours with Great Shop Tip Takeaways

We tour the shops of some of our favorite makers and share their top shop tip takeaways.

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Convert Geological Information into a Custom Map Fit for 3D Printing and Milling

You can download the files to CNC mill a map of this map of the United States, or, better yet, learn all the steps to do it yourself.

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Makers to Redefine Fashion at Maker Faire Paris

What happens when you showcase the insanely creative, tech-infused genius of makers in the world-renowned fashion mecca of Paris?

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The Making of a Mascot Part 2: Shaping MDF to Mold Fiberglass

Makey is beginning to take shape in the latest installment of "The Making of a Mascot". See how Shawn preps a prototype to mold fiberglass.

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Study the Skies with a Portable Raspberry Pi Display for Your Telescope

The TED-VDU is the perfect upgrade for your PiKon telescope. It lets you interface with your telescope easily in the field.

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Woodworker Mods Trailer to Lift and Haul Fallen Logs

Milling fallen logs on site isn't always an option, so urban logger Matt Cremona created this DIY log lift trailer to haul lumber.

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Star Simpson’s Tips for Starting a Lifetime in Electronics

Star Simpson was inspired by Forrest Mims' books on electronics. Now she's turning his iconic drawings directly into hardware.

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The Raspberry-Pi Powered “Wizard Wall” Dissects and Projects Your Face

Are you all knowing and all powerful? Then step up to the Wizard Wall and impress upon the rabble your great and ominous visage.

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The Hovalin Is a 3D Printed Violin That Blends STEM and Music Education

Matt and Kaitlyn Hova went down the 3D printing rabbit hole and came out with a 3D printed violin (aka the Hovalin).

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