Maker News

From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!

Make A Tiny TV For Your Cat Because That’s Awesome

Make A Tiny TV For Your Cat Because That’s Awesome

Becky Stern really brought a fun project to the world with this one. It’s basically a tiny youtube player, but by tuning into a channel with footage of birds, she made a little TV just for her cat. As usual, Becky shares a full step-by-step on her blog and I have to admit that of […]

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Open Source Hardware Certifications For February 2024

Open Source Hardware Certifications For February 2024

The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware.  Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. Currently the Certification database lists over 2700 individual certifications! In February we added […]

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3D Printer Review: TwoTrees SK1

Manufacturer: TwoTreesPrice: $499URL: https://www.twotrees3dofficial.com/products/sk1-corexy-3d-printer-twotrees Features: unboxing The SK1 comes fully assembled, there’s really only a matter of pulling it out of the box, removing the foam padding, and taking out a few screws that hold safety blocks in place. After that, you do have to install the display but the process is very easy. in […]

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Staggering Layers For Added Strength In Your 3D Prints

Staggering Layers For Added Strength In Your 3D Prints

The constant hunt for more efficient and useful ways to use these 3d printers keeps turning up interesting results. For quite some time, people have speculated on various methods of arranging our 3d print layers for better adhesion and stronger results. Stefan from CNC Kitchen tackles the subject to see if there’s any validity to […]

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Hackster’s Build2Gether Contest Is Back, Helping With Inclusivity

Hackster’s Build2Gether Contest Is Back, Helping With Inclusivity

Hackster is back at it again, their Build2Gether contest has returned for a 2nd year. Last year’s contest had all kinds of interesting projects and concepts, I’m very eager to see what this year turns up. This year they’ve got 200 boxes of hardware to meter out to winners, but you’ve got to go to […]

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