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Maker Spotlight: Matthew Borgatti

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

October 24th, 2017October 23rd, 2017

Matthew Borgatti describes himself as a Dielectrical Materialist. He enjoys working with his hands and making quick iterations on his ideas.

This Week in Making: iPhone 7 Headphone Hacks, 3D Printed Homes, and Lego Engineering

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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September 10th, 2017September 8th, 2017

This week, learn how to give your iPhone 7 a headphone jack, help NASA 3D print homes for space travel, or do some Lego building.

Total Eclipse of the Highway or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Traffic

By Chad Etzel

Chad Etzel

Chad Etzel is a maker living in San Francisco. After work as a software developer, he comes home to play with 3D printing and electronics projects. Chad is currently obsessed with Nixie tubes. You can follow his projects on Twitter @jazzychad.

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August 31st, 2017August 30th, 2017

I convinced my wife we should go on a nice 3-day road trip to see the eclipse in totality. Of course, the best laid plans often go awry.

A Two-Ton Turbo Diesel Hexapod Will Roam Maker Faire Hannover

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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August 22nd, 2017August 21st, 2017

At Maker Faire Hannover, you could be walking along, checking out the sights, and be approached by the largest hexapod robot in the world.

The Procrastinator’s Guide to Safe Eclipse Viewing

By Hep Svadja

Hep Svadja

Light cutter, fashion trend hunter, urbex artist, and space enthusiast.

Staff Photographer and Photo Editor at Make.

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August 18th, 2017August 17th, 2017

Don’t worry if you’ve waited until the last minute on finding a safe way to see the eclipse. You can 3D print, order, or quickly build a way!

Find a Telescope Workshop to Watch the Skies DIY Style

By Richard Ozer

Richard Ozer

Richard Ozer co-directs the Chabot Telescope Makers’ Workshop with Dave Barosso. He is also president of the Eastbay Astronomical Society, the workshop’s sponsor.

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July 27th, 2017July 26th, 2017

The Telescope Makers’ Workshop is an informal gathering where you can learn how to grind and polish your own Newtonian telescope mirror.