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March 24, 2014
Hot Off the Press: MAKE Volume 38, Our High-Tech DIY Issue
Our newest issue hits newsstands this week and features over 50 projects sure to please a wide range of makers.
Arduino-Inspired Crowdfunding Campaigns
The crowdfunding landscape is crowded with Arduino-based projects. Here's a round-up of some of the more interesting ones. 
March 23, 2014
Routing a Four Foot Tall Tiki Sculpture
Estimating the incorrect max depth of cut on a 3D machining job will get you into trouble. Greg Flanagan walks you through his Tiki sculpture build and gives tips on how to avoid this rookie mistake. 
March 22, 2014
The Makerspace Workbench at the NoVa Mini Maker Faire
Last weekend, I traveled down to Northern Virginia for the NoVa Mini Maker Faire. I joined Adam Kemp, author of our book The Makerspace Workbench. His exhibit was, appropriately, called Inside the Makerspace Workbench.
CNC At Home: Machining Aluminum with a Tormach PCNC 1100
This “day in the life” tutorial video explores machining an aluminum plate from start to finish!
March 21, 2014
Advanced PCB Making for the People
Seattle retail makerspace Metrix is pushing the envelope of tool access with their Advanced Circuits Lab. Their LPKF Protolaser S is the only such machine available to the general public in the world.
Resin Casting: Going from CAD to Engineering-Grade Plastic Parts
Plastics are not just ubiquitous, but extremely versatile: some of them are incredibly stretchy, while some are hard as nails; some are crystal clear, and others come in all colors of the rainbow; some can survive extreme temperatures, and yet others can stop a bullet mid-flight. Michal Zalewski walks us through his simple process for casting plastic parts for use in high-tolerance engineering applications.
Maker Pro Newsletter – 03/20/14
“A conference by and for makers.” From the editors of MAKE magazine, the Maker Pro Newsletter is about the impact of makers on business and technology. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends. Please send items to us at makerpro@makermedia.com. Click here to subscribe […]
CNC Routing Basics: Toolpaths and Feeds ‘n Speeds
Getting started with CNC routing can be a little difficult and the variety of parameters and steps can be overwhelming. Here's an overview to get you started. 
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