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Magnificent Motion at World Maker Faire New York

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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August 18th, 2017August 17th, 2017

Whether it is kinetic art, drone fighting, or power wheel racing, keep the energy flowing with things in motion at Maker Faire New York.

6 Things We’re Most Excited About at Chicago Southland Mini Maker Faire

Jayson Margalus has co-founded the makerspaces Workshop 88 and SpaceLab in the suburbs of Chicago. He makes games and teaches game development at DePaul University. In his free time he hacks, gardens, brews beer, teaches kids how to program, and more. Say hi to him at @jaymargalus on Twitter!

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August 16th, 2017August 15th, 2017

Chicago Southland Mini Maker Faire is on August 19th. Check out what we’re excited to see and then buy your ticket!

Hack Your Car into the Future with an LED Heads-Up Display

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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July 12th, 2017July 12th, 2017

This LED heads-up display is a simple modification for your car, but it makes your car look very futuristic.

Taking a Power Racing Car from Concept to Finish Line

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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June 8th, 2017June 8th, 2017

A maker delves into the whimsical world of adult kiddie car racing and ends up taking home some serious hardware.

This Week in Making: Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, Mad Max Mobiles, and Double Action Keyboard

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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April 30th, 2017April 28th, 2017

Make Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver, watch a Little Tykes’ Cozy Coupe go Mad Max, and never worry about hitting your caps lock ever again.

Exploring a Car’s CAN Bus Data

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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February 27th, 2017August 2nd, 2017

See how a car’s data logs can be accessed via a CAN bus connector and the sorts of things you can learn from it.

This Week in Making: New Planets, Voice Control, and 3D Printed Action Figures

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February 26th, 2017February 24th, 2017

See the faces of open source, discover three crowdfunding campaigns to watch, and check out newly discovered planets.