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November 26, 2014
Micro Engines and Tools Made From Scratch
Greece-based maker JohnnyQ90 builds engines and tools from scratch in miniature, with some completed projects being as small as a coin.
How Meshnets Are Changing The Face Of The Web
Throughout the course of the last decade, the landscape of the Internet has shifted dramatically as political and corporate control have changed the structure of the network. The threat of the FCC overturning net neutrality, an increasingly powerful oligopoly of ISPs, and corporate and political surveillance online are endangering […]
November 25, 2014
First Successful 3D Print In Space Completed
The team at Made In Space was proud to announce that on November 24th at 9:28pm GMT, their printer completed the first functional print in space. The item seen above is a face plate to cover wiring on the extruder of the printer, designed specifically for the space station. It was printed […]
From The Gift Guide: Toys! Toys! Toys!
Toys are loved across age groups, genders, and geographical locations. There will never be a shortage of people in your life who enjoy toys. We want to make sure you’ve got the best selection of toys for the maker in your life, so we’ve put together a whole category […]
Dollar Store Hack: Cardboard Articulating Baby Groot
The world has been enthralled with the emergence of a cute little superhero once considered a cheesy one-time Marvel horror monster from the 60s. Groot has quickly become a fan favorite of comic buffs everywhere and his ‘Baby Groot’ form is even more popular. Toys and figurines of Baby Groot […]
Makers on the Map
Where to find Makers! Maps of the makers and making activities out there, useful whether you're going to a new place or looking for your tribe right in your own backyard
How to Make a Female Maker
Looking around a Maker Space or Maker Faire, how many girls do you see? Why aren’t more girls involved in the Maker movement? Increasingly, Makers around the country have been asking these questions; we at Techbridge are eager to contribute to this conversation. At Techbridge, we’re focused on inspiring girls […]
November 24, 2014
How-To: Mold Making for a Missing Handle
One day you may find yourself with the same conundrum Nancy found herself facing– having a gorgeous antique furniture piece with one missing handle. With a trip to the craft supply store and a little advice from the staff, she was able to make a replica handle by molding and casting it […]
Announcing The Ultimate Makers’ Gift Guide 2014
The gift-giving season officially kicks off this week — and we’re here to help with our Ultimate Makers’ Gift Guide for 2014. Our five experts pored over hundreds of items to hand select the bright and shining stars in five of our favorite categories. They’ve double- and triple-checked their list, […]
Play That Funky Tune…with Weekend Projects!
The LDR Synth is a light-to-sound noisemaker built with relatively common components. Build it on a breadboard, follow our perfboard design, or come up with your own permanent circuit layout. We'll show you how-to with Weekend Projects!
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