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October 25, 2013
MAKE is Looking for a Few Good, er, Makers (Now Hiring)
We are hiring for a web product manager, web analytics manager and WordPress developers. If you have skills in these areas, please consider applying.
Making Makers in the Southeast
As the Atlanta Mini Maker Faire grows to become one of the largest in the Southeast, its impact on the continued growth of the community has become clear -- there's a lot going on here, and I'd like to highlight a few things that are happening within the next two days.
New Project: Skill Builder: Advanced Arduino Sound Synthesis
When it comes to generating sound from an Arduino, many users struggle to get beyond simple beeps. With a deeper understanding of the hardware, you can use Arduino to generate any waveform you can imagine, and manipulate it in real time, from "bit banging" to morphing and fading. Here's how.
How to Make a Ball-Balancing Robot
The folks from Ufactory, a Shenzhen startup, have built a fun ball balancing robot that uses six omni wheels to keep the robot balancing on top of a soccer ball.
Feel the Heat: Maker Faire Coming to Miami
Miami will hold its first Maker Faire Nov. 16. Sponsored by the Knight Foundation, the Miami Mini Maker Faire has already attracted more than 60 makers. The event is an initiative of MIAMade, an organization dedicated to supporting the local maker community.
October 24, 2013
New Project: Bass Bump Headphone Amp
The Bass Boost Headphone Amp is an audio accessory you can build to improve all of your private music listening. It has enough power to give clear sound and punchy dynamics through most any pair of headphones, or even a set of small speakers. The custom bass enhancement circuit lets you adjust the music’s critical low-frequency spectrum to your taste.
Attention Procrastinators: 10 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes
We're getting close to my favorite maker holiday, Halloween. Do you have your costume ready? If not, I've gathered up some last-minute DIY costume ideas, with help from you guys! Please add your suggestions in the comments section.
MAKE is Looking for a Few Good Vehicle Makers
Calling all vehicle makers! MAKE is partnering with an automotive company for an upcoming contest and we have a last-minute opportunity for a few good makers to get involved.
MAKE Asks: What is Your Secret Weapon?
MAKE Asks: is a weekly column where we ask you, our readers, for responses to maker-related questions. We hope the column sparks interesting conversation and is a way for us to get to know more about each other.
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