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How To 3D Print a Mold To Cast Your Own R/C Tires At Home

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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February 25th, 2022February 23rd, 2022

step by step breakdown of the creation of a mold as well as the use.

Bringing Rocket League To Life With A Jumping Car

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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January 20th, 2021January 20th, 2021

In a bizarre twist of art imitating life, then life imitating art, someone has created one of the acrobatic radio controlled cars from the video game Rocket League, in real life. If you’re unfamiliar, Rocket League is a video game where you control a car, to play soccer. I know, it sounds peculiar at best […]

This Week in Making: Life-Sized R/C Car, Bionic Hands, and New Holiday Gift Ideas

By Jordan Ramée

Jordan Ramée

Jordan has spent much of his life writing about his many geeky pastimes. He's particularly passionate about indie game design and Japanese art, but loves interacting with creators from all walks of life.

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December 10th, 2017December 10th, 2017

Check out this life-sized R/C car, the slow progression of these bionic hands, and all of the new ideas on our maker Gift Guide.

This Lego R/C Creation Is Just Plane Cool

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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November 29th, 2017November 29th, 2017

Adam Woodworth’s R/C creations bring whimsical aircraft and spacecraft to life as actual flying toys. His latest creation is a Lego airplane.

Fighting Bots, Pinball, Emulators, and More at Maker Faire Denver

By Tyler Winegarner

Tyler Winegarner

Video producer for Make:, also tinkerer, motorcyclist, gamer. Reads the comments. Uses tools, tells stories. Probably a human. Tweets @photoresistor

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October 19th, 2017October 18th, 2017

Maker Faire Denver has it all, whether you’re in the mood to watch robot cars fight, drones race, or kids create their own chainmail.

How to Get Involved in Your Local R/C Pilot Community

By Austin Furey

Austin Furey

Austin Furey is the marketing manager for FliteTest.com, a community dedicated to entertaining, educating, and elevating the world of flight. Find him on twitter as @austinfurey.

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July 21st, 2017July 20th, 2017

With cheaper materials, affordable ready-to-fly models, and increasingly reliable electronics, the model flying industry is coming back.