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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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November 13th, 2018November 13th, 2018

To mark the release of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, the folks at Punished Props make a Spyro hat.

Building a Raspberry Pi-Based VR Gaming Rig for Vintage Doom

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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April 17th, 2018

Clem Mayer creates a VR rig for an immersive experience of the classic video game Doom.

Create Your Own 8-Bit Music with a Pocket Sized Synth

By Cabe Atwell

Cabe Atwell

The one-man ace engineering wrecking crew - If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find me, maybe you can hire... the Cabe-team

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August 24th, 2016

These pocket-sized synths are designed to create 8-bit noises known as chiptunes. Attach a MIDI controller and make your own video game music

Hit This Mario Mystery Block To Power Up Your Computer

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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December 21st, 2015December 18th, 2015

Bending beneath your desk to turn on your computer can be so tedious. This Mario mystery block button makes turning on your computer fun!

VEC9 Gives Vector Arcade Gaming a Modern Upgrade

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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November 14th, 2015November 14th, 2015 2

With the help of modern processing power, VEC9 is the vector arcade game you wish you had back in the 80s.

You are the Ship in Immersive, Life-Size Asteroids Game

By Matt Terndrup

Matt Terndrup

I'm a virtual reality, wearables, and technology art journalist who focuses on emerging trends in the maker, hacker, and inventor cultures. I like to travel around from place to place researching what is being made.

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June 20th, 2015June 18th, 2015 5

Human Meteors is an immersive re-creation of the classic Atari game known as Asteroids.

It’s Dangerous to Go Alone, Take this Zelda Quilt!

By Theron Sturgess

Theron Sturgess

Theron is an educator, business owner, writer, and consultant working within Springfield, MO and the Ozarks community. He enjoys making and building with his 11 year old son and likes to read and write about science, technology, education, sci fi, martial arts, and philosophy.

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April 3rd, 2015February 8th, 2016 4

It’s dangerous to go alone (and sometimes chilly) in the world of adventure, so take this quilt! Keep warm with a quilt adorned with symbols from the popular 1986 classic Nintendo fantasy adventure game, Legend of Zelda. Based on the original design by Heather Villareal, crafter “slamberina” crowned the top of the quilt with the […]

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