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Old Meets New In This Rustic Styled Monster Of A Computer

Old Meets New In This Rustic Styled Monster Of A Computer

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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Rick LaFaver of Wood.Work.Life had a cool concept in mind when he saw this slab of walnut. He envisioned a waterfall style desk, where the grain flows across the top and then down one side like a waterfall. He also envisioned some giant dovetails in the design. In this first video, he delivers on this […]

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Reverse Engineering Strange Devices Found in a Library

Reverse Engineering Strange Devices Found in a Library

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Follow along to uncover the intent of these devices hidden behind trashcans and vending machines in a college library.

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Make a Macro Lens for Your Phonecam from an Old Camera

Make a Macro Lens for Your Phonecam from an Old Camera

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Repurpose the lens from an unused digital camera into a close-up lens for your smart phone.

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Roblox Introduces Education Initiative to Inspire a New Generation of Game Designers

Roblox Introduces Education Initiative to Inspire a New Generation of Game Designers

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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Today, Roblox launched Roblox Education, an initiative to teach kids how to code by helping them program their own Jurassic Park-inspired video game.

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