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This Guy Created a Beautiful Sound Sequencer Just to Test Some Buttons

This Guy Created a Beautiful Sound Sequencer Just to Test Some Buttons

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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It’s hard to believe that this beautifully crafted sequencer was made for the purpose of testing arcade buttons.

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5 Mods That Make Virtual Reality More Real

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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It’s the little things that can ruin the fantasy of virtual reality, but here are a few mods to make the experience feel more real.

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The Challenges and Rewards of Designing a VR World

The Challenges and Rewards of Designing a VR World

By Will Smith

Will Smith

Will Smith is the founder and CEO of FOO VR and the host of The FOO Show, an interactive, 3D-rendered VR talk show. In addition to The FOO Show, FOO is building software to make production of interactive, television-like VR content faster and easier than ever before. You may also know Will from his work on Tested.com, the Tested YouTube channel, or as the editor of Maximum PC.

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Building virtual reality software means creating new solutions to problems we haven’t even imagined yet. Will Smith talks to us about VR.

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Adding Accessibility Buttons to an XBox Controller Is Easier Than it Looks

Adding Accessibility Buttons to an XBox Controller Is Easier Than it Looks

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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See how I go about modifying a game controller for someone who has a physical disability.

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Getting Started with VR: Tools and Materials for Creating Custom Interfaces

Getting Started with VR: Tools and Materials for Creating Custom Interfaces

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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With virtual reality you can really get wild with your game interfaces. Spaceship control panels? Easy. An actual parachute harness? Awesome.

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Modifying Xbox Controllers for Gamers with Disabilities: Ben Heck Shows How

Modifying Xbox Controllers for Gamers with Disabilities: Ben Heck Shows How

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

Senior Editor for Make: I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity of the masses! My favorite thing in the world is sharing the hard work of a maker.

I'd always love to hear about what you're making, so send me an email any time at caleb@make.co

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The demand for accessible gaming controllers is far greater than the supply. Ben Heck shows how you can help by modding Xbox controllers.

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