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July 6, 2015
Design Your Own Cardboard Pinball Machine
A new kit allows kids and pinball fans a chance to design their own desktop pinball machine out of cardboard.
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Control an Arduino with Your Smartphone via Blynk
Blynk is a new platform that allows you to build interfaces for controlling and monitoring your projects from your iOS and Android device.
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Skill Builder: How to Use Vacuum Gauges
When you’re working with projects involving vacuum pumps, vacuum gauges will show you the pressure in the chamber being evacuated. There are many different approaches to measuring the pressure in a vacuum, but we’ll focus on one of the most common, called the Bourdon pressure gauge. At the heart of […]
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July 5, 2015
New Project: How to Use Cardboard to Prototype Your Projects
There's no need to 3D print a simple shape for a prototype or proof of concept. Just use cardboard!
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July 4, 2015
Solving A Molding Conundrum: How to Really Print Sphere Molds
Learn how to model sphere molds in CAD so that it minimizes undercut.
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July 3, 2015
Maker Camp: Bring Your Makey!
We’re revving-up for the launch of our fourth annual Maker Camp on July 6. Maker Camp is where you need to spend your summer. It is for anyone who is interested in DIY, making, creating, crafting, hacking, tinkering, and learning, especially kids. You’re invited to join us online or at your local […]
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Countdown to the Call for Makers for World Maker Faire New York
The application deadlines for participating in the 6th annual World Maker Faire New York (September 26/27) are fast approaching. Enter now before it's too late!
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New Project: DIY Mint Tin Backpacking Stove
This mint tin backpacking stove can use a variety of fuels, from denatured alcohol and commercial solid fuel tabs to gathered sticks and wood. It provides lots of flexibility for less than 100 grams (3 1/4 oz). This type of stove is intended primarily for boiling 1-2 cups of water. Editor’s Note: Please use […]
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Computer-Controlled Bubble Blower Will Brighten Your Day
The CNC Bubble Iris is an automated machine to blow precise soap bubbles, with a fast servo and iris-like control mechanism.
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LED Fireworks and 6 More Fun Projects for July 4th
After you get fireworks and BBQ supplies, make sure you put together one of these awesome projects so you can celebrate July 4th in style!
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