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Bring the Fam Together on Thanksgiving with 8 Fun Projects

Bring the Fam Together on Thanksgiving with 8 Fun Projects

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Take a break from the Thanksgiving day action while entertaining the kids with these fun projects.

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The Sonic Horror of Adam Savage’s “Duck Bomb”

The Sonic Horror of Adam Savage’s “Duck Bomb”

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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Just in time for Halloween, Adam Savage unveils his latest hellish sound weapon, a massive “duck army bomb.”

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10 Reasons Maker Camp Was the Best Way to Spend Our Summer

Kelli Townley

By Kelli Townley

Kelli Townley

Kelli Townley is a lifelong maker who has worked at Maker Media, Pixar, and several startups, including video games, hardware, and health/wellness.

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Kathryn Lastufka

By Kathryn Lastufka

Kathryn Lastufka

Kathryn Lastufka handles social media for Maker Camp. She has been a devoted fan of Maker Faire since attending her first while a student in the UC Davis class "Electronics for Artists.” She’s an avid sci-fi reader who also loves to climb.

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Between our awesome community, stellar projects, and the crazy antics of our favorite camp counselors, Maker Camp 2015 was one for the books!

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Working 3D Printed Circular Saw the Size of a Fingernail!

Working 3D Printed Circular Saw the Size of a Fingernail!

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. And he has a new best-of writing collection and “lazy man’s memoir,” called Borg Like Me.

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If the giant fingertips in these images look familiar, that’s because they belong to the same crazed maker, New Zealand’s Lance Abernethy, who 3D printed a miniscule, working power drill last year. Lance is back and this time he’s brought his fingernail-sized circular saw. The viral success of his drill video appears to have inspired […]

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Review: Giant Hexbugs are Unique R/C Robots

Review: Giant Hexbugs are Unique R/C Robots

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. You can find me on twitter at @calebkraft and on youtube

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This collaboration between Hexbug and Vex robotics sits squarely at the intersection between toys and robots. These are surprisingly large radio controlled beasts that, at the flip of a switch, become autonomous. With a price tag ranging from $50 to $90 depending on which model you get, they are certainly cheaper than most other robotics you’d […]

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