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Maker Channel 104  I/O Brush, Barcalounger, Massage Jacket,

Maker Channel 104 I/O Brush, Barcalounger, Massage Jacket,

MAKE: television presents:

Maker Channel 104 I/O Brush, Barcalounger, Massage Jacket, Giant Match

Make: television presents:

I/O Brush – Kimiko Ryokais electronic “paintbrush” transfers any object it touches, whether static or moving, onto a special board with eye-popping results.

Motorized Barcalounger – Engineer Lyn Gomess kicks back in her motorized lounge chair.

Massage Me Jacket – Hannah Perner-Wilson and Mika Satomis wearable massage vest acts as a video game controller

[Trouble Maker] Giant Match – Billy Gordon fires up a monster match made from 15,000 wooden matches.

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Maker to Maker  Magnets on MAKE: television

Maker to Maker Magnets on MAKE: television

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In this ‘Sneaky Gadgets’ segment, Cy Tymony demonstrates some innovative and sometimes stealthy uses for magnets. Tired of zippers and buttons? Make like Cy, and insert magnets into your clothing as an E-Z fastener. This prolific Los Angeles-based author and Maker also offers other accessible projects that are great to try with young makers; check out Cy at http://www.sneakyuses.com/.

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Maker Profile – Steampunk on MAKE: television

Maker Profile – Steampunk on MAKE: television

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Jake Von Slatt invites us into the alternate universe of Steampunk. As leading figures in the Boston arts community, members of Steampunk combine the power of modern technology with the grace and intricacy of Victorian design. Plus, watch the story of steam power, from the first crude water pump to a bionic arm. Watch the clip, and visit steampunkworkshop.com.

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Maker Channel  102 Veggies, Swashbot, Latte Printer and Urban Camo on MAKE: television

Maker Channel 102 Veggies, Swashbot, Latte Printer and Urban Camo on MAKE: television

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Maker Channel 102 Veggies, Swashbot, Latte Printer and Urban Camo
Veggie Flute – Junji Koyama makes beautiful music with carrots, peppers and broccoli.
Swashbot – I-Wei Huang shows off his cool crab-like remote control robots.
Latte Art Printer – Oleksiy Pikalo programs his printer to etch intricate designs in a lattes froth.
[Trouble Maker] Urban Camouflage – Todd Lappin disguises a personal vehicle to look like a commercial vehicle to “legally” park in loading zones.

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Maker Channel – Smash Bat, Beats, Tennis Balls, Evil Mouse

Maker Channel – Smash Bat, Beats, Tennis Balls, Evil Mouse

Make: television presents:

Smash Bat – Walter Kitundu and Luigi Anzivino rig a baseball bat to flash photos at the exact moment of impact with some leftover fruit.
I Eat Beats – Kyle McDonalds drum synthesizer played with Skittles.
Tennis Ball Launcher – Daniel Bauens pedal- powered tennis ball launcher built from two recycled bicycles.
[Trouble Maker] Evil Mouse – Joe Bowers hacks into a mouse that causes the cursor to misbehave when moved.

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