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Building a Sci-Fi Cyber Octopus for 80’s Style Practical Effects

Building a Sci-Fi Cyber Octopus for 80’s Style Practical Effects

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

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In a throwback to 80s cyber punk, “Attack of the Cyber Octopuses” features cool 3D printed practical effects.

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The Spaceballs Winnebago Has Been Dronified

The Spaceballs Winnebago Has Been Dronified

By Mike Senese

Mike Senese

Mike Senese is the Executive Editor of Make: magazine. He is also a TV host, starring in various engineering and science shows for Discovery Channel, including Punkin Chunkin, How Stuff Works, and Catch It Keep It.

An avid maker, Mike spends his spare time tinkering with electronics, doing amateur woodworking, and attempting to cook the perfect pizza.

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Our favorite Star Wars drone spaceship builder is at it again, this time with the best parody ship possible.

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Party Like a Sci-Fi Billionaire with the Music-Sensing Light from Ex Machina

Party Like a Sci-Fi Billionaire with the Music-Sensing Light from Ex Machina

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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Now you can recreate the infamous dance scene from Ex Machina with some cardboard, LEDs, and Arduino.

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