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Visit the Circuit Castle at World Maker Faire This Weekend

Rachel Hellenga

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September 18th, 2013 4

Maker Rachel Hellenga is bringing her cardboard Circuit Castle to World Maker Faire NY this weekend.

Beginner Electronics Project: The TapeTricity Card

Laura Cochrane

"To oppose something is to maintain it." –Ursula Le Guin

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The TapeTricity Card is a great first electronics project for kids. It’s quick, cheap, easy, and fun to make. Not only does it teach how to make a simple circuit, but it engages the maker’s creativity. You can make one for about 25 cents in materials.

How-To: Print Circuit Layouts on Perfboard

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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@garethb2

April 8th, 2013 10

Learn how to easily transfer a design onto perfboard to create a professional looking and easy to follow circuit layout. You need little more than your circuit design, a laser printer, and an iron.

Learn a New Skill in the New Year – Getting Started with Soldering

By Michael Castor

Michael Castor

I am the Evangelist for the Maker Shed. It seems that there is no limit to my making interests. I'm a tinkerer at heart and have a passion for solving problems and figuring out how things work. When not working for Make I can be found falling off my unicycle, running in adverse weather conditions, skiing down the nearest hill, restoring vintage motorcycles, or working on my car.

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@MichaelCMaker

January 8th, 2013November 16th, 2015 4

Soldering is one of the the most useful skills in a maker’s arsenal. If you’re looking to learn to solder or perhaps brush up on your skills, consider checking out our Getting Started with Soldering Kit in the Maker Shed. It has just about everything you need to get soldering all in one box.

Weekend Projects – MonoBox Powered Speaker

By makemagazineuser

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November 29th, 2012April 16th, 2015

Complete instructions for this episode of Weekend Projects can be found at
http://makeprojects.com/Project/MonoBox+Powered+Speaker/2396/1

Learn the basics of audio amplification with a portable powered speaker that you build yourself. With some light soldering and clear step-by-step instructions, you will first wire up a simple amplifier circuit using a popular IC. Then, outfit an enclosure with the speaker you want, and design the enclosure to suit your style. Lastly, plug in your MP3 player or any 1/8″ line-in source and rock out!