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This Robot Monitors Avalanche Conditions So You Don’t Have To

This Robot Monitors Avalanche Conditions So You Don’t Have To

Marco Peyfuss

By Marco Peyfuss

Marco Peyfuss

Marco Peyfuss is studying mechanical engineering. Marco wants to work in the bike industry designing bicycles and bicycle components.

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Ben Strauss

By Ben Strauss

Ben Strauss

Ben is studying mechanical engineering. After graduation, Ben wants to develop and integrate renewable energy technology.

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Eric Wendt

By Eric Wendt

Eric Wendt

Eric Wendt is studying mechanical engineering. Eric wants to complete a Master of Science degree and work in the pollution sampling field.

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Jason Kuiper

By Jason Kuiper

Jason Kuiper

Jason Kuiper is studying mechanical engineering, specifically biomedical engineering.

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Currently, the only way to assess avalanche danger is to hike up a snowy mountain and look at the conditions in person. Robots would be better.

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Weekend Watch: Transforming Timber with Trustin Timbers

Weekend Watch: Transforming Timber with Trustin Timbers

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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With basic tools, a chainsaw, and some chisels, Trustin Timbers is transforming whatever wood he happens to come by into rustic furniture.

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Upgrade Your Winter Arsenal with an Automatic Snowball Launcher

Upgrade Your Winter Arsenal with an Automatic Snowball Launcher

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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It’s not truly winter until the first snowball flies. Arm yourself against your attackers with an automatic snowball launcher.

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Let’s Build Some Snow Forts!

Let’s Build Some Snow Forts!

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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You’ve got time at home and tons of crystallized water building material–let’s get making!

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