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October 16, 2013
DiResta: Walnut Meeting Table
I do not often use Sketch Up, but in this instance it was convenient for me to show my client the scale of the table he wanted. I created the image and was able to show him several views of the table.
MAKE Nominated for Two Magazine Awards
We're happy to report that MAKE has been named a finalist in two categories of min's 2013 Editorial & Design Awards program. min is a magazine industry publication.
Ivan Pope: Making a Makespace
I met up with Ivan Pope at his new makespace, Fabrivan, tucked away behind London Road, a low-rent shopping street on the edges of Brighton city centre. Fabrivan is Ivan's latest experiment in future technology – a makespace designed to be accessible and welcoming, and to support experimentation. With a background in fine art, Ivan is no stranger to experimentation. He set up the UK's first cyber-café at the ICA in London, and went on to be involved in several pioneering ventures in that other big technological shift, the internet, before it was the invisible utility we take for granted today. Just as the internet was an unproven technology in the early 90s, so digital fabrication is now. 
Elf Solar-Powered Bicycle Vehicle Rolls Forward
The solar-powered Elf bicycle vehicle (velomobile) shows the future of zero emission transportation. It's a fun vehicle to bike, too. 
Easy Halloween Tiki Lantern
Make these simple and inexpensive Halloween tiki lanterns. It's a great project for kids!
Building a Power Supply Kit with Collin
In this classic video Collin Cunningham describes power supplies and walking through building a dual linear regulated power supply from a kit.
Build a Basic IR Motion-Sensing Camera with Weekend Projects
Combine some common components and several pieces of software into one, and assemble this microcontroller-driven motion-sensing camera that records VGA resolution pictures to SD card.
Meet Elevated Element, a Husband and Wife Drone Team
Terry and Belinda Kilby are the duo behind Elevated Element, a project dedicated to drone aerial photography.
October 15, 2013
All About Maker Faire
World Maker Faire is over but it still lives on our minds. Meanwhile, each weekend seems to bring a handful of mini maker faires from around the world. We've built a new page that showcases our coverage of all the fairs big and small. Once there, you'll find a compendium of blog posts, videos, and lots of great photos. Stop by have a look and relive the fun or see what you might have missed. 
Teachers Set Sail
The world's flooded with all kinds of teaching conferences, but not many that give their attendees a chance to literally get their feet wet! Joe Youcha sent us a ship-to-shore telegram about Teaching with Small Boats, which begins today at the Mystic Seaport in Connecticut. This unique conference takes learning out onto the water. 
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