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Laura Cochrane

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

Currently: NEO.LIFE Alum: Instructables and MAKE

Rocket sugar-rush, drill press safety, an energy-saving bear, and a trip down memory lane. MAKE Volume 33 features our special Software for Makers section covering apps for circuit board design, 3D design and printing, microcontrollers, and programming for kids. Also, meet our new Arduino-powered Rovera robot and get started with Raspberry Pi. As usual, you’ll […]

Making Makers: Why Make?

By AnnMarie Thomas

AnnMarie Thomas

AnnMarie Thomas runs the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas, and is the co-creator of Squishy Circuits.

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January 4th, 2013 0

Last year, I took a friend to her first Maker Faire. We walked around looking at projects and exhibits, and she had a question for me: “Why?” She was impressed by what she saw, but really curious about the motivation behind it. Why do makers make? MAKE Volume 33 features our special Software for Makers […]

Made on Earth: Glittering Cloud

By Craig Couden

Craig Couden

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January 4th, 2013 0

Inspired by light, communal art, and cloud-gazing, artists Caitlind r.c. Brown and Wayne Garrett created Cloud, an interactive sculpture composed of around 6,000 new and used light bulbs donated from local homes, businesses, museums, and eco stations. The sculpture stood for a single night in September as part of the Nuit Blanche late-night arts festival […]

Maker’s Calendar

By William Gurstelle

William Gurstelle

William Gurstelle is a contributing editor of Make: magazine. His new book, ReMaking History: Early Makers is now available.

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January 4th, 2013 0

Our favorite events from around the world. MAKE Volume 33 features our special Software for Makers section covering apps for circuit board design, 3D design and printing, microcontrollers, and programming for kids. Also, meet our new Arduino-powered Rovera robot and get started with Raspberry Pi. As usual, you’ll also find fascinating makers inside, like the […]

Howtoons: Abacus

By Nick Dragotta

Nick Dragotta

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January 4th, 2013 0

Long before written numbers existed, merchants used the abacus to count large numbers and calculate the cost of goods. Now you can make your own with easy-to-find household supplies!

Homebrew: Nixie Tube Chess Set

By Tony Adams

Tony Adams

Tony Adams is a freelance electronics engineer. He has been building circuits since he was 6 years old, and has spent the last 15 years repairing industrial lasers to keep the bills paid. He now also makes Nixie tube chess set kits. lasermad.com

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January 4th, 2013 0

I’ve always been fascinated by the glow of ionized gases, but never got around to putting together a Nixie tube clock — the whole craze of the last decade seemed to pass me by. When I finally decided to make one, I knew it would have to be something a little different to stand out. […]