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June 8, 2015

Esquilo and the Internet of Things

The Esquilo board in front of the onboard web-based development environment.There seems to be a new microcontroller board most days, and they all try and sell themselves on simplifying development for the Internet of Things. But the Esquilo may actually stand a chance of doing it.

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Published on June 08, 2015 10:34

A Peek at Hacking in an Energy Starved Future

P1020995In the future, we'll all live in "Live Cubes," tiny homes that restrict your energy and water use

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Published on June 08, 2015 08:30

Skill Builder: An Introduction to PVC Pipe Sizing

Screen Shot 2015-06-04 at 7.53.48 AMPVC pipe is an amazing material. The most obvious use for it is to transport water, but, as anyone who reads Make: regularly knows, it can be made to do many different jobs. One thing that might not be obvious though is how big a piece of pipe is. They […]

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Published on June 08, 2015 08:00

InMoov and Friends Have a Maker Faire Robot Party

Screen Shot 2015-05-29 at 3.24.11 PMWe invited one of our favorite robot friends, InMoov, to Maker Faire Bay Area in May. And he had a blast! InMoov spent most of his time rolling about the fairgrounds on his own two wheels, exploring cool things, and most importantly, making the rounds to introduce himself to his robot brethren. […]

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Published on June 08, 2015 07:30

These 6 Pipe Shelf Ideas Are Plumb Cool

shelf1One thing most shelves and storage units have in common is that they’re constructed with mostly right angles. Generally, round pieces (especially those with threads showing) are avoided. These relatively easy storage units eschew this paradigm by prominently featuring round metal piping and the necessary fittings in their design. Two […]

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Published on June 08, 2015 07:00

Performance Art Group Translates Touch and Friction into Sound

friction-101-470x260The performance art group Quimera Rosa has created devices that allow performers to play one another like musical instruments. They use these musical inventions to explore the cybernetic relationships between human bodies and technology. As stated on their website, “We are specially interested in the articulations between art, science, and technology, […]

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Published on June 08, 2015 06:30

How to Make Soap from Your Homebrew Leftovers

Screen Shot 2015-05-28 at 3.14.27 PMIt’s nearly summer, so we at Noble Brewer would like to take the opportunity to offer you a special summer activity that involves making beer and beer-infused soap! Introduction to making beer and soap At Handbrewed Soaps, we believe that brewing beer and soap are both a science and an art. […]

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How to Brew Orange Honey Wheat Ale

hopsIt’s nearly summer, so we at Noble Brewer would like to take the opportunity to offer you a special summer activity that involves making beer and beer-infused soap! Introduction to making beer and soap At Handbrewed Soaps, we believe that brewing beer and soap are both a science and an […]

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June 7, 2015

This Gorgeous Crochet Wedding Dress Only Cost $30

crochet dressChi Krneta went unconventional with her wedding dress and the outcome is simply stunning. She worked on this beautiful crochet dress everyday during her bus ride for five months. Once the dress was complete, Krneta sewed a simple dress lining to wear under the crocheted portion. The whole dress only cost her $30 […]

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Published on June 07, 2015 09:00

The Eugene Mini Maker Faire Is Next Weekend!

eugeneNow celebrating its fourth year, the Eugene Mini Maker Faire will be held on June 13th from 10am–4pm at the Science Factory in Eugene, Oregon. This year, we are expanding on our diverse corps of Maker participants. Eugene is a community full of DIY hobbyists and homegrown tech startups that embrace the Maker […]

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Published on June 07, 2015 08:00

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