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Building a Rustic Outdoor Shower for Informal Camp Life

Building a Rustic Outdoor Shower for Informal Camp Life

Showering at the lake doesn’t have to be an indoor affair. Andrew Macklin shows us his outdoor shower build.

Continue Reading August 15th, 2016August 17th, 2016 Lisa Martin

7 Fatal Mistakes to Avoid on Your PCB Design

The devil’s in the details in creating a custom PCB design, so pay attention and don’t make these 7 fatal mistakes.

Continue Reading August 15th, 2016August 18th, 2016 Lisa Martin
Maker Spotlight: Kelly McVicker

Maker Spotlight: Kelly McVicker

Feeling unsatisfied with her day job, Kelly made a career change so that she could end her day and say “Yes, I made that.”

Continue Reading August 15th, 2016March 8th, 2021 Lisa Martin
Making Twisted Sharpies

Making Twisted Sharpies

Twisted Sharpies seem to be all of the rage in the YouTube makersphere. Here’s how they came about.

Continue Reading August 14th, 2016 Gareth Branwyn
This Week in Making: Robotic Tattoos, Free Software, and Fab Labs for Kids

This Week in Making: Robotic Tattoos, Free Software, and Fab Labs for Kids

This week we saw robotic tattoos, a museum bringing fabrication tools to kids, and how Autodesk is bringing software tools to Fab Labs.

Continue Reading August 14th, 2016August 17th, 2016 Lisa Martin
Maker Spotlight: Gary Bedell

Maker Spotlight: Gary Bedell

Gary’s creations are both frightful and majestic, and he entices us, like a stranger with candy, to step closer…

Continue Reading August 14th, 2016August 14th, 2016 Caleb Kraft
Weekend Watch: Indie-Annie Jones’ Goofy World of Cosplay and Crafts

Weekend Watch: Indie-Annie Jones’ Goofy World of Cosplay and Crafts

Indie-Annie Jones will give you laughs and DIY ideas as she dresses up, gets crafty, and keeps things silly.

Continue Reading August 13th, 2016August 16th, 2016 Sophia Smith

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