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This Epoxy LED Cube Charges Wirelessly And Reacts To Music

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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February 26th, 2019February 25th, 2019

Create a stunning decoration that reacts to music

Make Your Own High-Quality Video Studio Lights

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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September 13th, 2018

Save some money and make some high-quality, color-controllable LED lights for your video recording studio.

Maker Spotlight: Cynthia Cho

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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@calebkraft

March 22nd, 2017March 8th, 2021

Meet Cynthia Cho

10 Merry Circuits to Illuminate Your Holiday

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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December 16th, 2016December 15th, 2016

This holiday season there are so many ways to customize your lights with DIY electronics.

6 Ways to Light Up Your Halloween Costume

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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October 19th, 2016August 16th, 2016

Your costume doesn’t have to disappear in the dark… it can shine instead with glowing EL wire, LED strips, and NeoPixel rings.

12,000 Christmas Lights Illuminate This Ginormous Dragon

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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May 17th, 2016May 16th, 2016

Sean Sobczak left Burning Man feeling inspired. He started working with wire, fabric, and lights to create beautiful and HUGE sculptures.