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Build a Beautiful Seismometer to Detect Quakes and Explosions

Use a laser pointer with a DIY oscillating optical fiber pendulum to detect and record movements of the Earth.

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Maker Movement 2016: Let’s Do This Together

There's been some restructuring at Make:, but 2016 will prove that the Maker community is coming together more than ever.

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Hollow Out Rocks for Cairn-Inspired Jewelry

Use a handheld rotary tool to make holes in rocks for jewelry and other art projects.

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Hack a Teddy Ruxpin to Say Everything You Type or Tweet

Give Teddy a C.H.I.P. brain transplant and he’ll speak anything you type or tweet — with synchronized mouth and eye movements

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Dad Builds Epic Star Trek Playset for His Son

Maker David Weiberg built this amazing Star Trek: TOS Enterprise bridge playset for his young son.

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Build Your Kid a Drivable Electric Tank

See how one dad built a child-sized tank-like vehicle for his young son using an electric motor, a car battery, and a custom design.

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Build Custom Molds to Pour a Concrete Japanese Lantern

This is a basic Japanese lantern design, but it's easy to customize once you start making your own concrete molds.

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Infosys Awarding $375K in Prizes to Makers Making a Difference

Have an interesting or innovative solution for real-world issues or a knack for turning technology into something that makes life easier? Then perhaps Infosys Foundation USA’s Infy Maker Contest is for you.

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Fun with Magnetic Cars and Trains

Here are some fun rainy day projects building magnetic toys and learning about electromagnetism

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Darbin Orvar: Construct a Beautiful, Dimmable LED Light Fixture

Watch Darbin Orvar create a modern-looking light fixture that uses high powered LEDs for a dimmable effect.

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