Open Source Hardware Certifications for September 2025
Our favorite open source hardware certifications in September include a connected board, a cheaper drone frame, and an accessible rocket.
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Upcycled Awesomeness: DIY Soda Bottle Jet Pack for Kids
You might want to change your name to Super Mom/Super Dad, because you’re about to become your kid’s hero. Take playtime to the next level (er, altitude?) with an amazing DIY soda bottle jet pack! I would’ve been thrilled to find a jet pack in the costume box when I was a kid, and I […]
Kid Crafts: Soap Bottle Rocket
Looking for an awesome kid-friendly project to keep little ones busy during the long weekend? Check out this cool soap bottle rocket tutorial!
How-To: Cut Air Rockets with Your Silhouette Digital Cutter
Your summer just got a whole lot more awesome! If you’ve got a Silhouette digital cutter, you’re mere steps away from rocketry bliss thanks to this fantastic downloadable Silhouette air rocket cutting template.
LED CHUTIES Come to Maker Faire
Eureka! LED CHUTIES are born one rainy day, from minds of Paul and Lee at Soldering Sunday.
What IF…Festival of Innovation and Imagination
What IF… Festival: Don’t miss the geeky gadgets, DIY demos, cool experiments, new technologies, hands-on learning, and live performances! September 7th, 10am-4pm in Colorado Springs, CO.
Book Review: I Still Have All My Fingers
In this manual for building a 72-inch amateur rocket, everything but the parachute is repurposed or scratch-built, including the motor and propellant. Detailed, well-written instructions and a clear photo explain each step. If you’re at all interested in amateur rocketry, itโs good reading.
