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Rubber band contest on Thingiverse

Nathan Patterson, aka Thingiverse user pattywac, has organized a pair of user-funded design contests and is soliciting entries and prize donations for each. The first, with a current prize pool of $100US, is to design the cleverest MakerBot-able object that incorporates a rubber band. Two of my favorite entries so far are shown above.

The second contest, to design the most useful improvement for the MakerBot itself, is also ongoing, and currently has a prize pool of $65US. Both contests end on Sunday, November 14. [Thanks, Nathan!]

Continue Reading October 27th, 2010 Sean Michael Ragan

Make It Last Build Series: Building the data logger

For our fourth week in the Make It Last: build series, we’re looking at how to turn our electronic thermometer into a data logger by adding storage capability.

Continue Reading October 27th, 2010 Matt Mets

DIY Haunts update: 6th and final newsletter has shipped!

DIY Haunts is a cool contest sponsored by Jameco Electronics and MAKE that challenges makers to utilize sound, light, and movement to create the ultimate Halloween decoration. But you have to build it… quickly! Our deadline is midnight, November 2nd. Need inspiration? Check out these super cool costumes and props we blogged about a few […]

Continue Reading October 26th, 2010 John Baichtal

Tape sculpture contest

If you’re someone who sees the artistic value in everyday objects, then Scotch Brand wants you to put down the paint and pick up a roll of packaging tape for the second annual Scotch Off the Roll Tape Sculpture Contest, sponsored by 3M. Creative geniuses and novices alike are encouraged to submit photos of their […]

Continue Reading October 25th, 2010 John Baichtal

CRAFT Halloween Contest

It’s going to be a crafty Halloween this year and we have a contest to help you showcase all the cool stuff you are making! Our CRAFT Halloween contest is still going strong and we’re looking for costumes (made for you, your kids, or your pets), as well as food and drinks, and spooky Halloween […]

Continue Reading October 22nd, 2010 Nataliezdrieu

Clothesline races at the Hack Factory

Twin Cities hackerspace the Hack Factory is holding clothesline races next month. You will build a racer, attach it to the cable in the shop, and have it race to the finish and back to the start on its own power. Fabulous prizes will be awarded in various categories. We had a potluck for our […]

Continue Reading October 21st, 2010 John Baichtal

DIY Haunts update, fifth newsletter on its way!

You know what’s scary? I mean, really scary? That it’s less than 2 weeks ’til Halloween. If you’re planning on submitting an entry to our excellent DIY Haunts Halloween prop contest, I hope you’re making lots of progress! If you haven’t heard, DIY Haunts challenges makers to create the ultimate Halloween decoration that utilizes sound, […]

Continue Reading October 19th, 2010 John Baichtal

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