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February 1, 2016

3D Print a Working Watch

tourbillonWatc_3Is 3D printing technology now reliable enough to print a sophisticated watch?

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Published on February 01, 2016 12:50

Use Raspberry Pi to Measure Broadband Speeds to Hold Your ISP Accountable

IMG_5887Constant drops and outages with your broadband connection can drive you to frustration, but you can use the Raspberry Pi, and a little bit of command line scripting to monitor it.

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Published on February 01, 2016 09:56

Transform a Clothing Rack into a Portable Whiteboard

zrackwhiteboardA DIY rolling whiteboard is a must have for the next brainstorm session at your local Makerspace.

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Published on February 01, 2016 06:00

Build a Minimalist Chair Out of Plywood

Marfa-Inspired Minimal Chair-30Make this modern wooden chair with just a few simple materials and steps.

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Published on February 01, 2016 05:00

January 31, 2016

January 30, 2016

We’re Stoked for These 2 New Features in Meshmixer

MeshMixer33D printing with multiple materials? Want to turn your 3D designs into flat patterns? Then you'll be as excited as we were for Meshmixer 3.

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Published on January 30, 2016 08:00

January 29, 2016

Variations on the DiResta Star Key

starKey_3Makers inspired by Jimmy DiResta's Star Key project try their hand at their own versions

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Published on January 29, 2016 11:30

How to Build a Cheap Wi-Fi Controlled Water Valve

finished2Follow along as we show you how to use an ESP8266 to wirelessly control a DC water valve.

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Published on January 29, 2016 05:30

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