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June 6, 2015

DiResta: CNC Mold for Leather Compact Case

IMG_2863The idea come to me to utilize the CNC to create a mold for a leather and bronze compact case.

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Published on June 06, 2015 11:01

The Denver Mini Maker Faire Is on the Horizon

thingy  The Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS), for 100 years at the heart of cultural and science learning experience in Denver, is hosting the 2nd annual Denver Mini Maker Faire. To celebrate this partnership, this Faire will showcase a number of special first-time exhibits from all over the state of […]

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Published on June 06, 2015 09:00

Oversized Backyard Games: DIY Lawn Yahtzee

Screen Shot 2015-05-29 at 8.23.49 AMLooking for a family-friendly way to spend those hot summer afternoons? Grab your giant DIY dice and head outside for a fun round of yard Yahtzee! Inexpensive and easy to make, painted wooden blocks make the perfect companion for backyard games. And, thanks to the simple paint job, little ones […]

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Published on June 06, 2015 08:00

June 5, 2015

Watch 24 Robots Compete in Weekend DARPA Challenge

Team Nedo-Jsk. (Photo By: Sun L. Vega, DARPA)Starting today in Pomona California, and continuing through all of tomorrow, 24 teams will put their robots through a series of eight difficult tasks that must be completed within one hour.

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Published on June 05, 2015 11:39

New Project: Mad Max Doof Warrior Inspired Flamethrower Ukulele

FIREThe inspiration for this project was the Doof Warrior’s flamethrower guitar from Mad Max. Nothing says rock-n-roll more than actual fire entwined with your tunes! This guy was completely ridiculously over the top and I loved it! The the entire movie he only cared about one thing, playing his music and […]

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Published on June 05, 2015 11:01

5 DIY Bike Hacks to Avoid Buying More Tools

A little creativity and bike know-how can help you design or build workarounds for expensive and bulky tools

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Published on June 05, 2015 10:00

New Project: Build a Nipple Driver from an Old Bike Spoke

Photo: Kristofer Henry, 44 BikesAs a custom bike manufacturer, I make all my own tooling. Most of it is advanced or heavy duty, but I’ve also made some simple, elegant tools from old spokes. This tutorial is for a nipple driver, which winds the nipples — the little pieces that hold the spokes to […]

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Published on June 05, 2015 09:30

Kyiv Celebrates First Maker Faire in Ukraine

kyiv mmfThese days, when you hear of Kyiv in the news, most often it’s in relation to political unrest and uprising. Leave it to the intrepid Maker community to shine a light and bring folks together in the spirit of sharing inspiration and knowledge. This weekend, on June 6, Ukranian makers […]

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Published on June 05, 2015 09:20

Kyiv Celebrates First Maker Faire in the Ukraine

kmmf robotThese days, when you hear of Kyiv in the news, most often it’s in relation to political unrest and uprising. Leave it to the intrepid Maker community to shine a light and bring folks together in the spirit of sharing inspiration and knowledge. This weekend, on June 6, Ukranian makers […]

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Published on June 05, 2015 09:20

What Is a Maker City?

DSC_0254The panel discussion on Maker Cities at the Center Stage of the 2015 Bay Area Maker Faire was a comprehensive look at the emerging connection between makers, city government, and economic development.

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Published on June 05, 2015 09:00

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