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July 29, 2015
The Quest to Build a Simple Air Quality Monitor
When I asked Bernie War how he liked living in Shanghai, the Miami native said he liked everything about it, except the air. He’s been there for three years. First, he started work on an open source air purifier. Then, he looked at building an air quality monitor. His most […]
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This High-Performance Electric Vehicle Kit Can Be Built in a Week
What started as an idea to produce our own simple, fun, affordable electric vehicle has evolved into a DIY project easily assembled by nearly anyone. The Switch defines a new class of auto — a lightweight, high-capacity, versatile electric vehicle (EV) that requires minimal resources to construct, assemble, and drive.
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Failed Rocket Launch a Huge Success for University
A look at the tech inside a mostly successful high-altitude rocket launch
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Artist Draws All 100,000 Objects in Grandpa’s Shed
As we all know, a well-stocked workshop is a beautiful thing. It’s the place that keeps and collects all the tools and hardware you may someday need to fix something you love or make something new. When Lee John Phillips’ grandfather passed away, he left behind a tool shed packed with […]
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July 28, 2015
Can’t Go to Maker Faire Tokyo? We’ve Got Your Lights, Slimes, Noises, and Bots
This year's Maker Faire Tokyo, taking place on August 1 and 2, will held at the expansive Tokyo Big Sight. If you can, don't miss out!
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New Project: Build a Sturdy Notebook with Coptic Book Binding
In this weekend project, we'll make a tough traveler's notebook using the Coptic binding method, which allows the book to lay flat when opened to any page.
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New Project: Build a Burly Wooden Scooter That Can Haul Hundreds of Pounds
Build the Congolese workhorse that can haul hundreds of pounds of cargo.
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Controlling a Robot with a Wearable Lego Exosuit
Using a combination of Lego bricks and other electronics, Danny built a robot that is controlled wirelessly by a wearable Lego "exosuit."
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New Project: Build a Mortarless Stone Retaining Wall
This post will show you how to build a stone wall using a traditional method which doesn’t require any mortar or cement. I learned this ancient technique on a recent trip to the Scottish highlands, where I spent several weeks rebuilding walls and maintaining the land. Stone walls dot Scotland’s countryside and can […]
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You’re the Designated Maker for this Drunken Cutting Board
Network engineer Peter Brown decided to make a cutting board that resembles a swirly chess board out of two sheets of maple and walnut.
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