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Exclusive: See the Secret Prototypes We Found in Valve’s VR Lab

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. find me at CalebKraft.com

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June 21st, 2016June 22nd, 2016

See Virtual Reality prototypes that Valve have never shown publicly before!

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

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. find me at CalebKraft.com

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June 16th, 2016June 15th, 2016

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

These Middle Schoolers Built a Custom Arduino Board Game to Explore Ancient Egypt

Marcelo Maximiano

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April 13th, 2016July 3rd, 2016

A hidden sarcophagus, digital dice, mummy voice over, and desert sound effects. This board game looks like it’s fun and educational.

Ultimate Guide to Great DIY Gaming Tables

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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March 25th, 2016

Thinking about building your own gaming table? Here’s a guide to some of the best projects.

Getting Started With VR: Which Headset Should You Get?

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. find me at CalebKraft.com

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March 18th, 2016March 18th, 2016

Your virtual reality experience is only going to be good as the headset you buy or make for yourself. Luckily, you have plenty of options.

Guys Makes Complete Settlers of Catan Out of a Single 2×4

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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February 26th, 2016

This enterprising maker created a complete Settlers of Catan set out of a single piece of lumber

DIY Star Wars X-Wing and the Joys of Niche Making

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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February 8th, 2016February 8th, 2016

Exploring the many ways in which makers are expanding and improving the Star Wars X-Wing miniatures game

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