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Don’t Throw Out That Broken Hoverboard — Salvage the Parts for a Project

Don’t Throw Out That Broken Hoverboard — Salvage the Parts for a Project

So your hoverboard is a fire hazard… Well, that doesn’t mean it’s good for nothing. Disassemble and cannibalize the parts for other projects.

Continue Reading January 21st, 2016January 21st, 2016 Jeremy S Cook
Build a Beautiful Seismometer to Detect Quakes and Explosions

Build a Beautiful Seismometer to Detect Quakes and Explosions

Use a laser pointer with a DIY oscillating optical fiber pendulum to detect and record movements of the Earth.

Maker Movement 2016: Let’s Do This Together

Maker Movement 2016: Let’s Do This Together

There’s been some restructuring at Make:, but 2016 will prove that the Maker community is coming together more than ever.

Continue Reading January 20th, 2016January 27th, 2016 Gretchen Giles
Hollow Out Rocks for Cairn-Inspired Jewelry

Hollow Out Rocks for Cairn-Inspired Jewelry

Use a handheld rotary tool to make holes in rocks for jewelry and other art projects.

Continue Reading January 20th, 2016January 19th, 2016 Lisa Martin
Hack a Teddy Ruxpin to Say Everything You Type or Tweet

Hack a Teddy Ruxpin to Say Everything You Type or Tweet

Give Teddy a C.H.I.P. brain transplant and he’ll speak anything you type or tweet — with synchronized mouth and eye movements

Dad Builds Epic Star Trek Playset for His Son

Dad Builds Epic Star Trek Playset for His Son

Maker David Weiberg built this amazing Star Trek: TOS Enterprise bridge playset for his young son.

Continue Reading January 19th, 2016 Gareth Branwyn
DIY Mini Tracked Vehicle

Build Your Kid a Drivable Electric Tank

See how one dad built a child-sized tank-like vehicle for his young son using an electric motor, a car battery, and a custom design.

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