Joshua Howard is a carpenter by trade. He spends his time and expertise every day building spectacular custom homes. He creates precise and immaculate details on a very large scale. Which makes it all the more charming that he scratches his creative itch making quick and lively driftwood wreaths, of which no two are ever […]

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Branch out from the slicer software bundled with your machine and get better prints every time.

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Each year in Portland, Oregon, hackers, artists, and enthusiasts congregate at the behest of open-source crowdfunding platform Crowd Supply. This year’s event is a particular cause for excitement for me, a) because I’m attending and b) because they have handed the reins to my friend Helen Leigh, which implies a smashing good time will be […]

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Build an illuminated, animated, tessellated tote using LED pebble lights and 3D-printed fabric.

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Take a look at open source certifications for the month of May.

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Robotics experts Elephant Robotics have launched their latest 6-axis robotic arm in the form of the myCobot Pro 630. With a working radius of 630mm and a payload capacity of up to 2 kilos, the Pro 630 is accessible to robotics newcomers and students, while capable of commercial industrial automation tasks. Building on the Pro […]

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In today’s rapidly evolving world, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s the driving force behind progress and change. The China-US Young Maker Competition embodies this spirit of innovation, providing a platform for makers to showcase their projects, share their ideas, and collaborate with like-minded individuals. The China-US Young Maker Competition, launched in 2018, has […]

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Michael Walsh was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently based in Oakland, California. The artist's utilization of metal fabrication/casting, CAD, Virtual Reality modeling, and 3D printing create a unique approach to sculpture making. Michael has participated in both Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire and Maker Faire Bay Area. In 2015, at the Pittsburgh Mini Maker Faire, he and a crew did a live metal casting demonstration, and at Maker Faire Bay Area 2016, his Cosmic Carousel sculpture was a central focus of the event.

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Use Bekonix’s drag-and-drop timelines for cosplay lights, motors, and audio

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Application For Maker Faire Rome 2024: Deadline June 20th APPLICATION INFORMATION Learn More About the Ideas, Makers + Projects at Maker Faire Rome 2024 Developing a multitude of technologies for the sustainability of the planet and for environmental care is imperative today. The depletion of natural resources and the need to conserve what remains have […]

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