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Review: Replicator 5th Generation 3D Printer

Review: Replicator 5th Generation 3D Printer

By John Abella

John Abella

Maker of things, obsessive hobbyist, 3D printing and CNC enthusiast. 3D Printer Village wrangler, Lead instructor at BotBuider.net.

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It’s immediately obvious upon unpacking the MakerBot Replicator that substantial engineering resources went into this fifth-generation machine’s consumer-focused hardware and software. It sports a large, bright, color LCD interface, mobile or PC app-controlled LAN / wi-fi printing, an internal print-watching camera and a magnetically attached, sensor-packed Smart Extruder. The onboard LCD interface was by far […]

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Maker Shed at Maker Faire KC: 10 MakerBot Replicators (and More!) For Sale This Weekend

Maker Shed at Maker Faire KC: 10 MakerBot Replicators (and More!) For Sale This Weekend

By Brian Jepson

Brian Jepson

I'm a tinkerer and finally reached the point where I fix more things than I break. When I'm not tinkering, I'm probably editing a book for Maker Media.

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Maker Shed setup under way at Maker Faire Kansas City Want to get your hands on a MakerBot Replicator but don’t want to wait the (as of this writing) 30 day leadtime? If you’re near Kansas City, you’re in luck. If you’re already planning to go to Maker Faire: Kansas City, you’re in even more […]

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The Project Remake Contest Ends in One Week

The Project Remake Contest Ends in One Week

By Nick Normal

Nick Normal

I'm an artist & maker. A lifelong biblioholic, and advocate for all-things geekathon. Home is Long Island City, Queens, which I consider the greatest place on Earth. 5-year former Resident of Flux Factory, co-organizer for World Maker Faire (NYC), and blogger all over the net. Howdy!

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The Project Remake Contest ends in one week. Enter your project now for a chance to win one of five MakerBot Replicators up for grabs!

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Alt.SXSW: Dorks Convene in Palm Park

Alt.SXSW: Dorks Convene in Palm Park

By Sabrina Merlo

Sabrina Merlo

Sabrina is the Maker Faire Program Director. She works on stage content for the flagship fairs (Bay Area & New York), and also runs Maker Faire's global licensing program for locally and independently produced Maker Faires. She also co-creates the East Bay Mini Maker Faire in her town, Oakland, CA.

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Today is the last official day of SXSW Interactive, and in a small park nestled behind the Austin Convention Center and I-35, the makers convened. Two tents—one for maker exhibits, one for an all-day DorkbotATX lineup of speakers—hosted a great array of makers showing and talking about projects. Thanks to Dorkbot Austin, ATX Hackerspace, and […]

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