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5 Clever Hacks from a Video Gone Viral

Are these tips and hacks actually useful? Maybe. But they are weirdly inspiring either way.

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Play Like a 1920’s Phone Operator with This Switchboard Gaming Interface

Hello, Operator! is the gaming experience that puts you in the role of an 1920's phone operator. The controller is a vintage switchboard.

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Pro Tip: Use Filament to Add Simple Rivets and Hinges to 3D Prints

It's easier to make rivets for your 3D printed projects than you think! You just need some filament and something very hot.

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Maker Continent: Europe Unleashes Creativity During Maker Week

The Maker Movement has taken hold of Europe. Go to Maker-centric events in 28 countries May 30th through June 5th.

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Stop Teaching Programming, Start Teaching Computational Thought

Educators want to teach programming to make a generation of coders, but even non-coders can benefit from learning computational thought.

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Let This 3D Printed Robosnake Wiggle Its Way into Your Heart

If Robocop had a pet, it would be Robosnake. This adorable 3D Printed snake wiggles like an inchworm and is the perfect low maintenance pet.

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Making a Wind Turbine Out of Spare 3D Printer Parts

Turning a old whirlygig fence spinner into a power-generating wind turbine.

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Arduino Powered Robot Orchestra Rocks Adele

This 17-year-old's robot orchestra has us blown away. Watch it play Adele hits and Undertale themes.

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The EmotionBox Uses Blynk to Connect Long Distance Partners

Can a few buttons and LEDs make a long distance relationship just a bit easier? Check out the EmotionBox and tell us what you think.

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Made in Baltimore: Architectural Design for Makerspaces

There is a lot of planning that goes into the construction of a makerspace. Here are some architectural elements you should consider.

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