augmented reality Archives

Make’s Guide to Boards Has a Hidden Secret!

Mike Senese is the Executive Editor of Make: magazine. He is also a TV host, starring in various engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, doing amateur woodworking, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza.

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@msenese

December 23rd, 2019December 22nd, 2019

Want to see something super cool? Go grab your copy of Make: Vol. 68 and download the Digi-Key AR Guide to Boards app, then put them together to watch real magic happen.

Take VR Into Your Own Hands With These DIY Builds

By Julia Skott

Julia Skott

Julia Skott is a journalist, writer, podcaster, and potter who also knits and tries to keep plants alive. She tweets in Swedish, English, and bad puns as @juliaskott.

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July 18th, 2018July 17th, 2018

Whatever kind of reality you like, here are some interesting projects to play around with.

Leap Motion Announces Open Source Augmented Reality System

By Caleb Kraft

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. email me at caleb (at) make.co or You can find me on tiktok, talking about my animals at TikTok

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@calebkraft

April 10th, 2018May 24th, 2023

The widest field of view so far!

This Poké Ball Wiggles When Pokémon Are Nearby

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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August 10th, 2016August 10th, 2016

This Poké Ball is made to wiggle when there are Pokémon nearby, so you can save your phone for when you need it.

5 Projects Fit for a Pokemon Go Master

By Matt Terndrup

Matt Terndrup

I'm a virtual reality, wearables, and technology art journalist who focuses on emerging trends in the maker, hacker, and inventor cultures. I like to travel around from place to place researching what is being made.

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August 2nd, 2016August 1st, 2016

Do you want to be the very best? Do you want to become a Pokemon Go master? Then here are 5 projects to help you level up and catch ’em all.