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Drawbots and other Retro Robots

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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May 22nd, 2018May 22nd, 2018

A series on Adafruit that looks at robotic history and the robot tech of yesteryear.

This Steampunk Remote Controls the Radio with Style

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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March 22nd, 2017March 21st, 2017

When you pick up the remote control to your stereo, are you pleased with how it looks? Most of us don’t put much thought into it, because they’re typically so bland that they’re nearly invisible. Michael Greensmith (@Bricabracwizard) wanted to take a different approach. “I wanted a remote control that’s so fun to use and would […]

These Matchbook Robot Sculptures Put a Nostalgic Twist on Sci-Fi

By Krista Peryer

Krista Peryer

Cosplayer, writer, craftswoman at Ruby Fern, and co-founder of the non-profit The Geek Foundation. I love creativity and being a maker!

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September 12th, 2016September 9th, 2016

Vintage matchbooks give Mike Rivamonte’s robots a nostalgic look and feel.

The Future of Wearable Tech — According to 1992

By Craig Couden

Craig Couden

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November 12th, 2015November 11th, 2015 8

The tech seems goofy, but the concepts are surprisingly applicable to our present techno-culture.

Breathtaking Handmade Electronics Workbench

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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August 6th, 2015August 6th, 2015 7

Love Hultèn is a Swedish designer who likes to fuse modern high technology with traditional woodworking and shopcraft, creating a unique blend of everyday functionality with pleasing aesthetics and mad fabrication skills. We’ve covered Love’s amazing work before, in his supersized Lego computers and wooden MAME console, but this workbench takes the cake. The “Tempel,” […]