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Authentic Learning and Making

Michael Stone is an educator who led efforts to create 34 Fab Labs in K-12 schools in Hamilton County, Tennessee, despite not thinking of himself as having any skills or interest in making. He was a basketball coach with a degree in computer science. Now, as Vice President of Innovative Learning for the Public Education […]

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3D Printing Gets a Brain: What Is Klipper?

I wrote Klipper to do something different from what other 3D printer firmware does. Much of the existing software is designed to work within the limits of the tiny computer on the printer’s mainboard — typically referred to as a microcontroller. The software works, but it tends to put as much emphasis on getting things to […]

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Making A Laser Projector From An Old Hard Drive

I absolutely love creative re-use of old computer hardware. Maybe it’s because I’m a very cheap person. maybe it’s because I have fond memories of the more hacky old days of building computers. Whatever the reason, projects like this DIY laser projector using an old hard drive really catch my eye. In this video Ben […]

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Robots and More at Piedmont School Maker Faire

The School Maker Faire in Piedmont, CA, which has served as a model for thousands of School Maker Faire across the world, will have its 8th go round this Sunday, May 21st.

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Speed Demons: The New Generation Of 3D Printing

3D printing is great but it’s always been slooooow, with average print speeds for extruder movement around 60mm/sec. But in the past year or two, that number has gone up quite a lot, with some printers printing reliably at a blazing 250 or even 300mm/sec. That means a 4-hour print could take just 48 minutes! There’s a […]

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You’ve Never Seen Instruments Like These: Maker Music Festival

The Maker Music Festival is coming up quick! This educational, virtual, musical event is taking place on may 20th. I absolutely love the ingenuity and creativity of the folks who create musical instruments. They always seem to have an interesting twist on auditory excellence. Here are just a few of the awesome projects I find […]

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Our Latest Humble Bundle Includes An Awesome DIY Joystick Kit

We’ve been doing Humble Bundle sales for a while now and people seem to really love them. In each one, there is a collection of books from our library and you get to choose how much you pay. For each sale, a portion goes to a charity! Our latest bundle is a special one. This […]

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Maker Spotlight: Laura Mathews And Her Dragon Puppets

Name Laura Mathews Where are you located? Nottingham, United Kingdom What is your day job? Artist, Sculptor and puppet maker, I also work 2 days a week at Nottingham Trent University as a lecturer and technician in the School of Art. Do you attend a makerspace/fablab/hackerspace? I am a member of the Nottingham Hackspace and […]

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3D Scanning Is Easier Than Ever, Here’s What You Need To Get Started

Just like 3D printing, 3D scanning has exploded in popularity over the past decade and it’s now easier than ever to get started with this exciting technology. 3D scanned models can be printed on 3D printers, uploaded to repository sites like Sketchfab to view and share online, or used as assets in video games and […]

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Hand Engraving With Clickspring

I personally find videos of precise hand skills to be mesmerizing. I find myself lost in the process as tiny details emerge and I can only imagine the skill it takes to get to the final product. Clickspring’s videos fill that craving of mine very consistently (his soothing narration doesn’t hurt either). This video, I […]

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