HeroTech’s Really Retractable Lightsaber
This retractable lightsaber prop made by the HeroTech team not only looks authentic but operates just like those in the movies.
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Maker Faire Miami Goes Tropical This Weekend
Maker Faire Miami and its producers at Moonlighter FabLab have always celebrated innovation in full color as befits the city they live in. For Maker Faire Miami 2025 things are getting a little bit wilder as they move into their new venue at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens. Moonlighter and the MF Miami team have previously […]
Seeed Studio Grove Vision AI Module V2
On the smaller side, Seeed’s Grove Vision AI v2 Kit bundles an AI-optimized Arm Cortex-M55/Ethos-U55-based board with an optional OV5647 Camera Module and Xiao ESP32-C3 to create an approachable machine vision solution leveraging no-code SenseCraft pre-trained models. An extensive wiki and examples help makers take things to the next level with their own custom AI […]
Marianne the Maker Makes the Case for Making
“Making is fundamental to individual well-being and societal progress.” Marianne, the titular character of Kelly Corrigan and Claire Corrigan Lichty’s new children’s book, Marianne the Maker, is a young inventor and one thing she doesn’t invent is reasons not to go to soccer practice. Her alter ego (and her inspiration) was another Marianne — Marianne […]
3D-Printed Lace Fabric
Use free or low-cost design software to 3D print lace fabric and make a hat, bowtie, corset, or whatever you can think of.
Pimoroni Plasma 2350
Make: Volume 91’s cover focuses on RP2350-based boards, and Pimoroni are a leading adopter of Raspberry Pi’s new silicon. Their Plasma board is a USB-C powered controller for addressable RGB LED strips, with screw terminals for easy attachment, a Qwiic connector for convenient expansion, and 3A of juice to power fun glowies like their optional […]
Electronics Fun & Fundamentals: An Electronic Safe
Building this safe out of aluminum and pop rivets will help you learn electronics and keep your valuables secure.
