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June 15, 2015
New Project: Build Sensors for Squirt Gun “Laser” Tag
Everyone loves water gun fights in the summer. But you can always make something better by adding electronics to it. So I designed a set of water sensors and buzzers that will beep when they are hit with the spray of a water gun. This lets you play a game […]
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The Arduino Zero is Now Shipping in the US
Announced over a year ago now during Maker Faire, the Arduino Zero is now finally available for purchase in the United States.
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Why It’s so Hard to Make Humanoid Robots
Building humanoid robots is hard. It may be surprising, but humans have upwards of 21 senses to master, three of which — balance, proprioception (knowing where your body parts are in relation to each other), and kinesthetic sense (knowing how to move those body parts in relation to each other) […]
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Making the $25k Odaiko Drum on a Budget
When I ask myself: “Why did I put so much time and effort into building such a crazy, big drum?” it is important to first set the context: we teach at a school that is committed to the Arts as well as to Global Education. Our school’s mission statement reads: […]
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An Insider’s Guide to Shenzhen Manufacturing
The Chinese have a saying: “It doesn’t matter if the cat is black or white as long as it can catch mice.” While often attributed to the late Chinese leader and architect of economic reform, Deng Xiaoping, it is older. But it is fitting that people attribute it to Xiaoping […]
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New Project: Skill Builder: How to Find the Center of Any Circle
If you need to drill a hole in the center of a circular material, you’ll have to find it first. You could buy a fancy center-finding tool, or you can use simple measuring tools and these easy methods to mark the point. Carpenter Square Step 1: Place a carpenter square […]
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Voltera’s V-One Prints 2-Layer Circuit Boards
Several weeks ago at Maker Faire Bay Area, I caught up with Voltera co-founder Alroy Almeida to learn more about the Voltera V-One, a conductive ink printer. The V-One is a slick device. Not only does it extrude conductive ink, but it can also be configured to deposit insulating […]
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June 14, 2015
New Project: Make a Lego Block Puzzle in 3 Simple Steps
Combine building blocks and your favorite pictures to make fun custom puzzles.
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3Doodler Creator Shares His Experience from Makerspace to Market
We connect with 3Doodler co-founder Max Bogue to hear about his experiences.
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June 13, 2015
What Do Coding Apps, Duct Tape Wallets, and iPad ‘Bots Have in Common?
While the answer to that question may not immediately be apparent, in and of themselves they’re each like nuggets of inspiration for various types of Makers. And they’re all on view in the Capital One booth at the first annual National Maker Faire in Washington, D.C. Marc de Vinck swung […]
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