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September 18, 2015
MIT Hackers Bring Their Own Ahmed Clock to School
Ahmed Mohamed's clock has inspired MIT students to bring their own homemade clock to their university.
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Creating Epic Halloween Costumes for Wheelchair-bound Kids
In the late 90s, I was semi-bound to a wheelchair for five years. It was an extraordinarily sobering experience. People treat you differently in a wheelchair (more than once, my wife was asked questions directed at me, like being in a wheelchair had somehow rendered me unable to speak for […]
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Young Makers Get Inspired at Maker Faire Silver Spring
Young Makers have a huge presence at Maker Faire Silver Spring. Head to the third annual event this weekend to join in on the fun.
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5 Robot Arms You Can Buy Soon
Check out these five amazing robotic arms that will hit the market soon.
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How to Design Custom Game Dice with OpenSCAD
Learn how to create a simple custom model for dice in OpenSCAD.
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MegaBots Nabs Kickstarter Funding, Robot Battle To Come
MegaBots reached its $500,000 goal for the Mk. II giant fighting robot, so the battle with Japan's Kuratas is on.
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Fully Functional Game Boy Mini Fridge Is All Your Dorm Needs
This is the "coolest" Game Boy build we've seen in a while. Why? It's built into the front of a mini fridge!
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New Project: Hollow Out a 2×4 for Your Next Project Enclosure
Show off your woodworking skills and create an affordable one-of-a-kind enclosure from 2×4 scraps for your next project.
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September 17, 2015
Nifty Drill Bit Sharpening Trick
From the Australian site Krafty Farm Assistant comes this great little tool tip for drill bit sharpening. Get two hex headed bolts and nuts and mount them in a piece of off-cut steel or timber so that two of their edges are touching (as shown). Bolts of a suitable construction […]
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Get Ready Rhode Island: Makerspaces to Host Statewide Open House
As part of Design Week RI, five Rhode Island Makerspaces are opening their doors to celebrate the first Statewide Makerspace Open House.
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