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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!
Sin City Cleans Up: Seven Years of the Downtown Las Vegas Project
Seven years in, the Downtown Las Vegas project — and a bevy of makers — have transformed a forgotten part of the city
3D Printer Nozzle Wear: An In-Depth Look
Nozzle wear is one of those things that a lot of people talk about, but the discussion is usually pretty general. People will warn you that abrasive materials can wear your nozzle but that is usually where the conversation ends. All materials you shove through your nozzle are abrasive to some degree. Some are worse […]
This Open Source Kitchen Tool Helps You Get Perfect Flaky Croissants
Watching Alex always brings me such joy. It may just be the way his personality is, but I always get excited when watching him explore his culinary interests. I was very excited to see that he has gotten his hands on a 3D printer and jumped into functional printing, another topic that really makes me […]
GameBender Lets Kids Hack Games To Learn Code
The creative geniuses behind the Drawdio and Makey Makey have announced a new kickstarter. This is GameBender, a game console that lets kids experiment and hack code in new and creative ways. Kids can start simply, by playing a game or enjoying an augmented reality experience, and with the press of a “code” button on […]
Cool Crowdfunding: Private Smart Speakers, Modular Fabrication Systems, and Sewing Circuits
We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever deliver. Cool Crowdfunding is our way of sharing some of […]
State of Arduino: Watch Massimo Banzi’s Address from Maker Faire Bay Area 2019
Every year at Maker Faire, Massimo Banzi gives a presentation about the latest events with the Arduino organization. These have ranged from hardware and software updates to announcements on company reconciliations, and more (peek back here at his 2014 and 2015 installments). This past weekend at Maker Faire Bay Area, his address touched on their […]