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May 30, 2014

If Google’s Self-Driving Car Was in the LEGO Movie, it Might Look Like This

rover-rbw The Cubotix Rover is a LEGO EV3 based self driving car that uses a 3D depth sensor and an on-board laptop for mapping and navigation.

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Published on May 30, 2014 09:01

This Packable Classroom Built by Kids Could Help Disaster Relief

Screen Shot 2014-05-29 at 3.08.09 PM Shruthik Musukula's and his class at Valley Christian Junior High built this foldable room for disaster preparedness.

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Published on May 30, 2014 08:01

New Project: LED Concrete Patio Table with Built-in Beverage Cooler

concrete-table-with-a-built-in-cooler-and-led-lights Cast the tabletop and trough in one piece, then make it shine. "DIY Pete" Sveen shows you how, with complete steps and video tutorial.

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Published on May 30, 2014 07:01

Hand Grinding a Telescope Mirror

Screen Shot 2014-05-27 at 3.50.10 PM This is how you make a telescope mirror out of a hunk of glass.

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Published on May 30, 2014 06:01

Aluminalis: Our 16-legged Walking Creature

aluminalis-completed-rbw “Let’s build something creepy, Dad…”, my teenage daughters said. We had no idea this creepy crawly creature would utilize our machining skills to the fullest.

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Published on May 30, 2014 05:01

May 29, 2014

New Project: Model, Modify, and Make ModULO

modulo When Evil Ninja Monster Ballerinas attack - ModULO can save the day! Build this 3D printed robot action figure for yourself.

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Published on May 29, 2014 15:01

The Evolution Will Be Roboticized

overst-rbw The evolution is here, and it will be roboticized. Micheal Overstreet is working to reduce the cost of high function humanoid robots with 3D printing.

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Published on May 29, 2014 14:01

Gorgeous Wood Bicycles from Masterworks

Screen Shot 2014-05-28 at 3.35.52 PM From lightweight racing bikes to commuters to chopper-esque cruisers, these bikes are a showcase of wooden cycle design.

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Published on May 29, 2014 13:01

Cardboard Armor Transforms Kids into Heroes

Crafteeo helmets "When kids put this on, you see their former self just kind of melt away, and they become this heroic self."

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Published on May 29, 2014 12:01

New Project: Build a Ball-Counting Robot Using Makeblock and Lego

ball-lego Make your own Great Ball Contraption (GBC) using Lego and Makeblock.

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Published on May 29, 2014 09:01

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