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June 10, 2014

Jerusalem Mini Maker Faire; A Shining Success

DSC_0899 (Medium) The Jerusalem Mini Maker Faire has concluded, and there are many smiles to share. The event was on June 5-6 at the Bloomfield Science Museum in Jerusalem. This year there were 70 makers showing off. At least 43 major projects to check out and over 2500 visitors sharing in the […]

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Published on June 10, 2014 11:57

Faster, Finer: Formlabs Updates its Flagship 3D Printer

form_1_plus Formlabs, which produces one of the best known stereolithographic (SLA) 3D printers, has just announced a major upgrade/overhaul, the Form 1+, that it claims will deliver superior prints at higher speeds.

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Published on June 10, 2014 08:00

Building-Sized Vending Machine Drops Doritos On Demand

Dorito1 A Raspberry Pi is at the heart of the world's largest vending machine, which is six stories tall and can drop 800 bags of chips.

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Published on June 10, 2014 06:00

Four Student-Designed, Nature-Inspired Transportation Solutions

Millipede, inspiration for Mocan human-powered vehicle. Photo by Billy Smith. 102 university teams from around entered the Biomimicry Student Design Challenge.

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Published on June 10, 2014 05:01

Send Us Your Dads!

I made this in Jr. High. 50 years later it still hangs in my kitchen and it is still the only thing I've ever made. -Kevin Kraft Father’s day is quickly coming up and we would really love to show our Dads some love at Make. One way we think would be fun to do it would be a slideshow Dads with their tools, or Dads with something they’ve made. Heck, if Dad isn’t around anymore, you […]

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Published on June 10, 2014 05:01

June 9, 2014

Calling all Makers: Apply Now to the 5th Annual World Maker Faire New York!

mfny_tracimoc Calling all Makers! Now accepting applications to the 5th annual World Maker Faire New York, September 21st & 22nd at the NY Hall of Science in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens. Help mark this special occasion by participating in the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth!

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Published on June 09, 2014 16:01

New Project: Modifying an Xbox One Controller Thumbsticks for Muscular Dystrophy

DSC00949 (Medium) Simple modifications can make a big difference to someone with special physical needs.

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Published on June 09, 2014 13:42

Designing And Building A Bike For Time Trials

The head tube after surface milling. I clamped the head tube in the welding fixture, and kept it there through the welding process to maintain orientation. So, your girlfriend is a competitive cyclist who needs a new time trial bike, but you’re both broke college students? Well, if you just happen to have just finished your master’s thesis and have full access to the universities machine shop, you simply make her one! Sounds easy right? Well, […]

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Published on June 09, 2014 09:01

New Project: Soda Bottle Rocket LED Fireworks

Originating in China, fireworks have been around since before the 16th Century and have been making people look to the night sky with delight. Firework formulas are closely guarded secrets handed down from generation to generation and the overall concept has not changed much over the centuries. Mix chemicals compounds, […]
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Published on June 09, 2014 07:01

The “How to Make a SparkTruck” Guide!

sparktruck post it Contemplating making your own education-on-wheels project? The folks from SparkTruck have put together this guide to help you on your creative journey.

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Published on June 09, 2014 05:07

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