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October 24, 2013
Remaking the Chemistry set for a new Generation
The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and Society for Science & the Public have announced a contest to reimagine the chemistry set for the 21st Century. The top prize is $50,000. 
Formlabs Raises $19 million in Funding
Formlabs, which raised nearly $3 million last year on Kickstarter to produce a high resolution consumer 3D printer, announced today that it has raised an additional $19 million from a group of investors.
LED CHUTIES Come to Maker Faire
Eureka! LED CHUTIES are born one rainy day, from minds of Paul and Lee at Soldering Sunday.
Hauntbox Prop Controller
The barrier between the average Joe and a fully automated haunted house just got lowered.
Custom Skulls For Your Halloween Lego Creations
Guy Himber's latest project is a Kickstarter campaign to manufacture Lego-compatible skulls, just the thing for that Skelator model you've been dreaming of. 
How Would you Catch a Pumpkin Thief?
I'm looking for ways to trick our pumpkins thieves next time (if they should be so bold!) Please post in the comments ways you would recommend making anyone trying to take off with our pumpkins, um, change their minds. It should be simple and relatively inexpensive to do if possible. Oh yeah, and safe
October 23, 2013
Why Emily Organized a Mini Maker Faire (and How You Can Too)
Vancouver-based artist, maker, and educator Emily Smith is a woman on a mission to unite the makers in her community. Four years ago, she took it upon herself to get folks together to create the first Vancouver Mini Maker Faire. We spoke with Emily to find out what inspired her, and what effect it's had on the local community.
Jaimie and the Giant Robot
Help share the amazing and inspiring story of robot-maker Jaimie Mantzel in this documentary film. 
Make a Disney-Inspired Changing Portrait With a Raspberry Pi
Welcome Foolish Mortals to my 2013 Halloween Project This cool Halloween project’s main components are: Raspberry Pi (Model B) 19″ widescreen LCD Monitor Custom built box to hold the monitor and Raspberry Pi. IKEA frame – UNG DRILL Frame Gila Platinum Window Film – Turns the IKEA frame into […]
MAKE’s Illustrated Board Glossary
Development boards come in different types, sizes, and feature sets. Here are common parts and terms to compare different boards.
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