July 2018

Glasgow Mini Maker Faire Embarks on Maiden Voyage

Elizabeth Loose

Elisabeth has been a Maker all her life and is currently writing her PhD on the Maker Movement, gender and the environment at the University of Glasgow. Follow her and her Maker blog on Twitter.

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July 20th, 2018July 19th, 2018

Glasgow has always been a city of tinkerers, inventors and creators.

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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@garethb2

July 19th, 2018

Anodizing aluminum might not be as hard as you think.

Solar Rollers Racing Expands to Nevada with Tesla Investment

By Keith Hammond

Keith Hammond

I'm projects editor of MAKE magazine.

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July 19th, 2018July 19th, 2018

Twelve teams will design, build, and race their own solar-powered radio-controlled cars, culminating in a public trophy race in Reno in May 2019.

Dad’s DIY Projects Serve As Perfect Cerebral Palsy Therapy

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

July 19th, 2018July 24th, 2018

creating fun and interesting new systems for therapy have drastically improved Julian’s situation

Pioneering Desktop 3D Printer Maker Printrbot Closes Shop

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is a content producer with a focus on technology, science, and engineering. He served as Executive Editor of Make: magazine for nearly a decade, and previously was a senior editor at Wired. Mike has also starred in engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, fixing cars, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza. You might spot him at his local skatepark in the SF Bay Area.

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July 18th, 2018July 19th, 2018

One of the seminal companies in the maker community is no longer. With a brief note on their site today, digital fabrication tool makers Printrbot announces their closure. Led by the charismatic Brook Drumm, the company launched in 2011 with a hyper-successful Kickstarter for an affordable 3D printer kit, raising $830,000 for a $500 machine, […]

Take VR Into Your Own Hands With These DIY Builds

By Julia Skott

Julia Skott

Julia Skott is a journalist, writer, podcaster, and potter who also knits and tries to keep plants alive. She tweets in Swedish, English, and bad puns as @juliaskott.

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July 18th, 2018July 17th, 2018

Whatever kind of reality you like, here are some interesting projects to play around with.

A Clever, Collaborative Maker Series Inspired by Firefly

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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