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November 22, 2013
The Duality of the Physical and Digital Worlds
With easy-to-use 3D printers and 3D software, we’ve come a long way in giving everyone the tools to create with confidence. Yet for most people one piece was still missing: the ability to bring physical objects into the digital world and to complete the transaction, inextricably linking the two worlds so that anyone could use one to influence the other.
5 Ways to Make Emergency Candles from Household Objects
UK-based maker Dave Hax sent us his latest video, showing five easy ways to make candles from things you might already have around the house.
Sugar Rockets in Philly
MAKE reader Ian Kimball of Philadelphia shares photos and video of his sugar rocket build experience. "They flew magnificently!" he reports. Next up for Ian and his boys: the Nuclear Fusor.
A Maker’s Education in Santiago
A few months ago, I applied to a little known, first iteration program, called Exosphere. I quit my job in corporate finance, sold most of my belongings, and decided to venture to Santiago, Chile to experience something that I thought would change my life. To my extreme satisfaction, this program has exceeded every expectation that I held in my heart and mind. It has been intensely challenging, but I wouldn't prefer it any other way.
Maker Pro Newsletter – 11/21/13
“The end of ‘Do Not Touch.’” 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 […]
Book Bargains: Hot Deals from O’Reilly Media
O'Reilly Media is having a terrific sale on three of our new titles today and we want to ensure that you know about it.
Weekend Projects HOA – Audio Amplification with the LM386 TODAY at 3:30pm PT/6:30pm ET
Join us TODAY for our seventh Weekend Projects Hangouts On Air as we look at audio amplification projects from the past few years that have utilized the LM386 power amplifier.
Brew, Charge, Play: New Items in the Maker Shed!
Thirsty for new products? The Maker Shed online store is a tall, refreshing glass of cool items for the entire family. If your passion is craft brewing, you’re in luck! We recently received a slew of products that will kickstart a hobby in beer making. We have Bruxelles Blonde, Chestnut […]
A Sneak Peek from Santiago: Lights, Bikes, and Clouds
Buenos días from Santiago, Chile where preparations are well under way for the second Santiago Mini Maker Faire.
Help Crowdfund an Heirloom Chemistry Set
John Farrell Kuhns wanted his daughter and nieces and nephews to have chemistry sets, but realizing that you can't buy decent them any more, he created his own.
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