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Make a Bird Activity Monitor and Feeder with Arduino

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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March 28th, 2017

Create a digital bird feeder that can monitor weather and bird activity.

Weekend Watch: Take a Spin Through Geeksmithing’s Nerdy Pop Culture Projects

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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March 19th, 2016March 17th, 2016

Geeksmithing is “about exploring science, technology, or any geeky / pop culture subject and then becoming inspired to create something!”

These Giant Plushie Parakeets Are Taking Over City Streets

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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February 12th, 2016February 11th, 2016

Wakako Kawakami’s larger than life parakeet sculptures lend a serene touch to Japanese cityscapes.

Watch the Life-Like Motion of This Wooden Hummingbird Automaton

By Nathan Hurst

Nathan Hurst

Nathan Hurst is an editor at Make. He loves anything having to do with science or bicycling. He tweets as @nathanbhurst.

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October 18th, 2015October 19th, 2015 3

Derek Hugger designs his automata the hard way.

DiResta: Log Birdhouse

By Jimmy DiResta

Jimmy DiResta

I make stuff.

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October 7th, 2014 0

Using the birch brach, I made this simple bird house using a few hand tools.

How-To: Tequila Bottle Hummingbird Feeder

By Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox

Haley Pierson-Cox from Red-Handled Scissors is a maker of crafts, a lover of cats, an avid swearing enthusiast, a cross-stitch book author, and a general purveyor of quirk. She's also sometimes an irritable cartoon named Tiny Cranky Haley. https://www.redhandledscissors.com

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June 26th, 2014 0

Turn pretty glass bottles into gorgeous garden-ready gifts for your feathered friends with this tequila bottle hummingbird feeder tutorial!

How-To: Homemade Bird’s Nest Fiber Dispenser

By Andrew Salomone

Andrew Salomone

Artist, writer, and teacher who makes work about popular culture, technology, and traditional craft processes. http://www.andrewsalomone.com

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May 6th, 2014 0

Kill two birds with one stone, figuratively speaking, by simultaneously getting rid of some leftover fiber and helping your beaked buddies get a cozy start on their nesting efforts with this thoughtful homemade fiber dispenser.

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