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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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By Susan Speicher

Susan Speicher

I’m a mechanical engineer by trade, a crafter by choice. My mother taught me to sew and I’ve been knitting, crocheting, crafting and making ever since. I’ve participated in and led demos at HackPittsburgh and Make:PGH, and you can see my latest projects on Instagram.

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December 17th, 2015December 18th, 2015 3

They’re clever. They’re cozy. Obviously, we had to make some for ourselves.

Finding Jim Henson in Junk: Animatronic Bots Will Make You Smile

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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October 5th, 2015October 2nd, 2015

Using junk to build animatronic bots is whimsical and amusing. These cobbled-together bots are just filled with personality.

Digitally “Paint” a Wall of 2,500 LEDs with Actual Brushes

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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October 4th, 2015October 12th, 2015

By waving a special paintbrush in front of this wall of lights, you’re painting light onto its surface. 2,500 little lights shift colors as artists brush them on.

Floating Heads Awake to Express Their Sadness

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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October 3rd, 2015October 5th, 2015 4

The Lumiphonic Creature Choir is an odd and fun experience. The heads are programmed to respond to a keyboard.

A New Sensor to See Through Walls

By Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan

Alasdair Allan is a scientist, author, hacker and tinkerer, who is spending a lot of his time thinking about the Internet of Things. In the past he has mesh networked the Moscone Center, caused a U.S. Senate hearing, and contributed to the detection of what was—at the time—the most distant object yet discovered.

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