Book Review: Make it Yourself, by NODE
NODE’s Make it Yourself should have already existed. Creators everywhere should rejoice that the minimalist hacker made it happen.
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Open Source Hardware Certifications for January 2026
In January we saw a car wash, a haptic belt, and a frog sensor.
Finding Creative Flow: Kayte Sabicer’s Maker Faire Wisdom
In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.
Best Dev Boards for Cosplay
These 5 boards for cosplay have you covered whether you need something small, low-cost, easy to use, or packed with features.
Particle, Digi, and the XBee That Started It All
On Tuesday, Particle announced its acquisition by Digi — the very creators of the XBee — representing a full circle moment for its founder Zach Supalla. “One of my core beliefs when I started Particle,” said Zach, “was that the maker movement and professional engineering are part of the same continuum, and that we could […]
Best Dev Boards for Music
Music makers today have access to all sorts of tools in our quest for cool sounds. Here are some of my favorite dev boards for music.
Discover 16-Bit Sonic Realms With DAFMExplorer
Synth makers use data science to make a playground out of 93,000+ FM sounds from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive era.