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This Unique Take on LED Cubes Uses Glass

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.

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April 27th, 2018April 25th, 2018

LED cubes, while fascinating, aren’t particularly new. We’ve seen quite a few of them. However, this one, made by Instructibles user mosivers, adds a new twist.

Jam Anywhere with this Foldable Synth Case

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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March 27th, 2018March 27th, 2018

Check out this portable cardboard case that Rzinurov built for their synth system. It even re-purposes some old speakers so that you can unfold and jam instantly.

This Drone Rocket Hybrid Can Land Vertically

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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March 21st, 2018March 20th, 2018

Instead of deploying a parachute, this quadcopter drone can slowly hover back down and land directly on the launchpad again.

Hacking Retro Tech Gets Me Through the Good Times and the Bad

Martin Mander

I love the design and ambition of vintage technology, and the usability and potential of new - my passion is bringing the two together.

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May 30th, 2016May 27th, 2016

“I’ve always had a passion for vintage electronics, and making these old clunkers live again with new tech really inspires me.”

The EmotionBox Uses Blynk to Connect Long Distance Partners

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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April 4th, 2016September 1st, 2016

Can a few buttons and LEDs make a long distance relationship just a bit easier? Check out the EmotionBox and tell us what you think.

An Arduino-Powered Laser Engraver That You Can Build

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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