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December 22, 2013
Face Detection in 10 Minutes
Jason Kridner, a software architecture manager at TI and co-founder of BeagleBoard.org, shows how to program a BeagleBone to run Open-CV and face-detection algorithms.
Eleventh Hour Gifts in the Maker Shed!
If you forgot to pick up a gift for Suzy or Tommy, don't worry! There are still some great gifts in the Maker Shed to brighten their Christmas mornings. Grab a printable Maker Shed Gift Certificate, available in any amount of your choosing. 
December 21, 2013
RobotsConf 2013: Mission Accomplished!
RobotsConf, a new conference designed to transform coders into makers, was a huge success!I spoke with conference curators Chris and Laura Williams before the event. They had an audacious plan, and I wondered if it would work. I've attended many tech conferences and maker events, but never one with this format - a format which was later referred to as "sleep-away maker camp" by an attendee.
December 20, 2013
Raid the Shed for New Tools!
Although we already have a decent lineup of cool Tools and Components for prototyping and making (like ShapeLock, and others), the T&C category is one we hope to expand dramatically in 2014. Thankfully, we got a bit of a head start with some gorgeous tools from Tekton and new lockpicking products from Southord.
Weekend Projects HOA – Beatband Sleeve LIVE Today at 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET
Join us later today for our tenth and final installment for 2013′s Weekend Projects Hangouts On Air. We’ll be discussing the Beatband Sleeve, that turns your pulse into flashing LEDs. While there are many ways to achieve this, the Beatband Sleeve takes a novel approach to both making and learning. […]
Maker Delights at the San Diego Mini Maker Faire
One pleasure of attending a Maker Faire is the treasure hunt. What's new that you haven't seen before? What tried-and-true classics can be found? What's novel that merits attention? In discovering these at a Maker Faire you'll have your best conversations and gain your greatest inspiration. So what was to be found at San Diego Mini Maker Faire?
littleBits Synth Kit Makes Every Kid Into a Musical Experimenter
littleBits' Synth Kit it's a series of open-source synthesizer modules, co-designed with synth legends Korg. In short, it lets kids experiment with electronic music.
Blog from the Sea of Cortez: Useful Science?
In what ways can citizen explorers be useful for science? The tools are getting better, but the methods and techniques aren't as clear.
Upcycled-Computer Christmas Wreath
Louis Pelissier upcycled components from old computers to make a festive, red and green Christmas wreath. He spelled out "Merry Christmas" with keyboard keys, and made a red bow out of Cat5 network cable.
Robots: What’s Google up to?
Google is acquiring robotics companies. Where are they headed? Take a look at who they bought and where it might lead them.
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