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Here Are the 5 Finalists for the Pitch Your Prototype Challenge

The winning project will be announced at MakerCon New York during the week of September 21. Here's a breakdown of the five finalists.

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This Second-Grader Built an Arduino-Embedded Pinewood Derby Car

Makers come in many different forms, nationalities, and ages. The same can be said about the many projects that those Makers design and build, which range from robotics to automated homes and everything in between. One of the more interesting projects I came across at the Westport Maker Faire was from a young […]

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Sphero Releases SPRK Edition Educational Robot

Sphero's new generation of remote controlled robotic ball is called the Sphero SPRK Edition, and is geared towards child robotics education.

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Make a Stylish Flashlight Out of Kitchen Trash

You could call it a trashlight, a handy and handsome AA flashlight made out of little more than a soda can and a cereal box (plus a bulb and two AA batteries). Before you say anything, yes, of course you can buy super-cheap penlights like this. But that would be […]

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These Aren’t the God’s Eyes You Made at Summer Camp

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Impressive Star Wars X-Wing Foam Drone

Master drone maker Olivier C makes a quadcopter version of the Incom T-70 X-Wing from the forthcoming Star Wars film.

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This Gladiator Sword Would Make Any Roman Proud

SirKeyboardCommando built his own Gladiator Sword using modern tools and heat treating methods that have been refined throughout the ages.

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Knee Deep in PLA: Our 2015 3D Fabrication Shootout Kicks Off

The fourth annual Make: 3D printer test is officially underway. This weekend we'll test printers, CNC machines, and laser and vinyl cutters.

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Free Tickets to Maker Faire New York: Join the Street Team

Join the Maker Faire Street Team and earn two free tickets to the 2015 World Maker Faire New York

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Don’t Be a Drone Jerk

The FAA is considering rules for drone flight, but we can do a lot as a community to ensure their proper use as well.

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