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Take a Tour of Xrobots’ Star Wars Droid Menagerie

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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@calebkraft

December 12th, 2016December 9th, 2016

James Bruton collection of functional Star Wars droids is amazing and totally DIY!

R2-D2 Gets a Steampunk Makeover at Maker Faire Austin

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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@calebkraft

May 19th, 2016May 18th, 2016

We got to talk to the amazing craftsman behind this steampunk R2-D2 to find out how it ticks… er, beep-boops.

When Making Touches Lives: The Story of the R2-KT Droid

By Paul Gentile (The Hobby Guy)

I have been making stuff my whole life, from model trains to multicopters. It is why friends call me The Hobby Guy. More than making I enjoy sharing and teaching others how to make. In 2013 along with two fellow makers, Lee Siegel and Jean Consorti, we founded Soldering Sunday. Our mission is to help Makers of all ages and skill levels explore new ideas, connect with fellow makers, and create what they are passionate about. Come Explore, Connect, and Create with us at SolderingSunday.com.

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@TheHobbyGuy

March 8th, 2016March 7th, 2016

When 7-year-old Katie Johnson was diagnosed with a terminal illness, the R2 Builders Club worked together to give her her very own droid.

Tony Dyson, Creator of R2-D2, Has Passed Away

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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@calebkraft

March 4th, 2016March 7th, 2016

R2-D2 is recognized and loved by Star Wars fans around the globe. Today, his creator Tony Dyson has passed away.

7 Star Wars Gingerbread Houses

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience at his full-time profession, and has a BSME from Clemson University. Outside of work he’s an avid maker and experimenter, building anything that comes into his mind!

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December 14th, 2015November 4th, 2016

Gingerbread houses are kinda meh, but these Star Wars gingerbread houses are kinda amazing.

R2-D2 Parties Under Massive Disco Balls at Maker Faire Milwaukee

By Pete Prodoehl

Pete Prodoehl

I love making things and sharing with others. I help run Milwaukee Makerspace and produce Maker Faire Milwaukee.

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@raster

October 6th, 2015October 15th, 2015

Maker Faire Milwaukee was a huge success with robots and fun galore.

Soapbox Derby for Grownups Fills Portland with Wacky Racers

August 21st, 2015August 20th, 2015 1

I had the luck of attending the 19th annual PDX Adult Soapbox Derby. Dozens of teams hurtled downhill in their homemade gravity-powered vehicles to the cheers of the gathered crowd.

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Take a Tour of Xrobots’ Star Wars Droid Menagerie

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

@calebkraft

R2-D2 Gets a Steampunk Makeover at Maker Faire Austin

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

@calebkraft

When Making Touches Lives: The Story of the R2-KT Droid

By Paul Gentile (The Hobby Guy)

Paul Gentile (The Hobby Guy)

@TheHobbyGuy

Tony Dyson, Creator of R2-D2, Has Passed Away

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

@calebkraft

7 Star Wars Gingerbread Houses

By Jeremy S Cook

Jeremy S Cook

R2-D2 Parties Under Massive Disco Balls at Maker Faire Milwaukee

By Pete Prodoehl

Pete Prodoehl

@raster

Soapbox Derby for Grownups Fills Portland with Wacky Racers

By Jordan Bunker

Jordan Bunker

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