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Quick Look: Tanvas Haptic Touch Screen

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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With touch screens getting more and more prevalent, we’re seeing more experimentation with haptics. Being able to feel something other than just the smooth glass surface can be incredibly advantageous. Have you been in a car with a touch screen radio system? If so you’ll know the frustration. Tanvas is a system that adds haptics […]

Old Meets New In This Rustic Styled Monster Of A Computer

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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April 12th, 2019April 11th, 2019

Rick LaFaver of Wood.Work.Life had a cool concept in mind when he saw this slab of walnut. He envisioned a waterfall style desk, where the grain flows across the top and then down one side like a waterfall. He also envisioned some giant dovetails in the design. In this first video, he delivers on this […]

Reverse Engineering Strange Devices Found in a Library

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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November 15th, 2018November 15th, 2018

Follow along to uncover the intent of these devices hidden behind trashcans and vending machines in a college library.

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.

What’s Inside those Wacoms, And How Can You Use Them In Projects?

By Micah Elizabeth Scott (scanlime)

Micah Elizabeth Scott (scanlime)

Micah Elizabeth Scott (scanlime) is a maker, reverse engineer, video producer, and live-streamer who likes to take things apart on camera and build complicated robots for her cat.

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June 27th, 2018June 28th, 2018

what goes on inside a graphics tablet?

Mechanical Volumetric Displays Are Fascinating, and Lumi Is Launching One On Kickstarter

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

June 21st, 2018June 19th, 2018

Fully 3D, no glasses or head gear required!

Make a Macro Lens for Your Phonecam from an Old Camera

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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@garethb2

June 4th, 2018June 4th, 2018

Repurpose the lens from an unused digital camera into a close-up lens for your smart phone.

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