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July 3, 2009

Weekend Project: Fire Piston

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Make your own fire starter that uses compressed air and burns at 500 degrees!
Thanks to Bill Gurstelle for showing us this at Maker Faire.
To download The Fire Piston MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Pick up your own Fire Piston Kit in the Maker Shed.

Posted by KipKay | Jul 3, 2009 05:00 AM
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June 26, 2009

Weekend Project: Potato Gatling Gun

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Here is a brand new version of the popular potato cannon built by the DeRose family
and shown at this years Maker Faire. Check out their website for more details.
To download The Potato Gatling Gun MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.

Posted by KipKay | Jun 26, 2009 05:00 AM
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June 19, 2009

Weekend Project: Arduino Rumble Robots

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Learn how to modify the classic Rumble Robot toy with an Arduino. Thanks go to
Dino Segovis for this Weekend Project from Maker Faire.
To download The Arduino Rumble Robots MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.

Posted by KipKay | Jun 19, 2009 05:00 AM
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June 12, 2009

Weekend Project: Frankenstein Prototypes

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Designing and offering a new invention usually requires making a model
of what you have created. Perry Kaye explains the art of Frankenstein Prototyping
and shows us a new invention and how he built it in this Weekend Project from Maker Faire.

Posted by KipKay | Jun 12, 2009 05:00 AM
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June 9, 2009

MAKE Volume 18 - ReMake America (video)

Take a peek inside MAKE, Volume 18 in the preview video highlighting some of our favorite projects. It's all about remaking America with DIY energy, home and garden, and electronics projects. We're thrilled to bring you this collection of great projects, perfect for your summer MAKEcation.

You can start reading MAKE right now if you're a subscriber in our digital edition, or sign up and get going right away! Use code CMAKE to get $5 off!

Subscribe to MAKE in iTunes, or download the m4v or mov video.

Posted by Becky Stern | Jun 9, 2009 07:00 AM
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June 5, 2009

Maker Faire Bay Area 2009 video montage featuring Shovelman


I'm really happy that I caught a performance by Isaac "Shovelman" Frankle at Maker Faire. It's amazing what you can do with a shovel, a few pedals, and a lot of talent. Check out Shovelman on MySpace. Hopefully he will have a CD soon! See you at the next Maker Faire!


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Posted by Marc de Vinck | Jun 5, 2009 08:10 AM
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Make: Projects - Thermochromic Maker's Notebook

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Here's an easy hack for your Maker's Notebook that's sure to get noticed: Buy some thermochromic liquid crystal (LC) film and attach it to the cover! Originally I bought LC film from US suppliers and tried gluing it on. I tested three different adhesives (3M Super77, DAP Weldwood Contact Cement, and Elmer's Craft Glue) and ruined one notebook and several pieces of film before discovering this self-adhesive LC film available from MUTR in the United Kingdom. (The 30x45cm size is necessary.) It works great! I cut two rectangles [5 3/8" (13.65 cm) x 6 7/8" (17.46 cm)] using a swing arm paper cutter, peeled off the protective backing, and carefully smoothed the film in place on both front and back covers, first with my fingers, and then using a rolling pin. See the video for some cool thermochromic effects.

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Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | Jun 5, 2009 07:00 AM
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This is Maker Faire - The world's largest DIY festival

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A fast moving look at the best of Maker Faire 2009. If you love to MAKE, create, learn, invent, CRAFT, recycle, act up, think, play and be inspired by celebrating arts, then start making plans for the next Maker Faire.


Next week: A new series of Weekend Projects from Maker Faire begins!

Posted by KipKay | Jun 5, 2009 05:00 AM
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May 31, 2009

Not so lazy Sunday... $14 Video Camera Stabilizer

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There's still time to start making or just watch this week's Weekend Project: $14 Video Camera Stabilizer. You can view the video here, or subscribe in iTunes to get all our Weekend Projects and PDFs delivered each week.

Posted by KipKay | May 31, 2009 12:00 PM
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May 29, 2009

Weekend Project: $14 Video Camera Stabilizer


Make this low-cost camera stabilizer for smooth, professional looking video.
Thanks go to Johnny Lee for the original article in MAKE, Volume 01.
To download
The $14 Video Camera Stabilizer MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Check out the complete $14 Video Camera Stabilizer article in MAKE, Volume 01.
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | May 29, 2009 12:01 PM
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Weekend Project: $14 Video Camera Stabilizer (PDF)

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Make this low-cost camera stabilizer for smooth, professional looking video.
Thanks go to Johnny Lee for the original article in MAKE, Volume 01.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | May 29, 2009 05:00 AM
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May 22, 2009

Weekend Project: Super TV-B-Gone


Are you sick of blaring TV's? Wish you could do something about it?
Well you can with the this devious ultra-high-power version of the popular TV-B-Gone.
Watch the video to see it in action and pick up your own at the Maker Shed.
In the Maker Shed:
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In the Maker Shed: Super TV-B-Gone kit
To download The Super TV-B-Gone MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.
Thanks to Mitch Altman for inventing this amazing gadget.


Posted by KipKay | May 22, 2009 05:00 AM
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May 18, 2009

Making the Arduino EMF detector

Aaron ALAI's EMF detector project looked so simple and fun I had to give it a try. After putting it together, I liked it so much that I went and built a more 'meter-like' version using an LED bargraph -

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Arduino code is available here.

As I mention in the vid, I was a bit concerned the wire probe might be affected by the LEDs I mounted nearby -- but from what I can tell, it still seems (relatively) accurate. A short walk around my workspace even revealed a few items I'd forgotten were plugged in - helpful! I'm sure there are many ways in which this project could be used/repurposed/modded - I plan on converting the readings to sound when I get the chance. If you make one be sure to submit a pic to the Flickr pool and/or send us a link.

Posted by Collin Cunningham | May 18, 2009 06:00 AM
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May 17, 2009

Not so lazy Sunday...Mooftronic Mini Synth

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There's still time to start making or just watch this week's Weekend Project: Mooftronic Mini Synth. You can view the video here, or subscribe in iTunes to get all our Weekend Projects and PDFs delivered each week.

Posted by KipKay | May 17, 2009 12:00 PM
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May 16, 2009

Make: television Episode 10

Here's another chance to see Make: television - Episode 10

Visit SparkLab founder and designer Syuzi Pakhchyan, a maker who explores the new frontier of high tech and fashion with her space age handiwork. In the Workshop, John Park shows us how to build a guitar out of a piece of wood, some string, nails and a cigar box. Then he "makes it rock" by wiring it to a buck-fifty cassette-player amp. In a Hidden Treasures segment, Mister Jalopy opens up his Chevy Camaro's cassette player to show us the beauty and value of clear schematics for makers like him. The Maker Channel features a sunlight-triggered poem, a pedal-powered blender, a time lapse photography rig, and a handmade theremin.

Get the m4v, subscribe in iTunes, or watch in HD on Blip.



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Posted by Make: television | May 16, 2009 06:00 AM
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May 15, 2009

Weekend Project: Mooftronic Mini Synth


Make some crazy sounds from a teensy-tiny musical instrument.
Thanks go to Brian McNamara for the original article in MAKE, Volume 15.
To download
The Mooftronic Mini Synth MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes.

Check out the complete Mooftronic Mini Synth article in MAKE, Volume 15.
and you can see that in our Digital Edition.

Posted by KipKay | May 15, 2009 05:01 AM
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Weekend Project: Mooftronic Mini Synth (PDF)

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Make some crazy sounds from a teensy-tiny musical instrument.
Thanks go to Brian McNamara for the original article in MAKE, Volume 15.
View the PDF of this project. and then subscribe to MAKE Magazine for other great projects
you can do over the weekend.

Posted by KipKay | May 15, 2009 05:00 AM
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May 13, 2009

Make: television on CreateTV

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Create TV is a cable and satellite channel featuring cooking, arts & crafts, gardening, home improvement, and travel. We're proud that Make: is now among a long list of popular shows like America's Test Kitchen, Ask This Old House, and Globe Trekker.

For those of you don't have access to Make: through your public television stations, or who just want to see Make: in full HD glory, be sure to look up Create TV on your cable or satellite directory and watch.

Episode 10 - Wearable Technology
Saturday, May 16
11am, 5pm and 11pm ET

AND

Father's Day Make: Marathon
Saturday, June 20
All Day

Of course, you can always watch any episode, anytime at www.makezine.tv/episodes

Posted by Make: television | May 13, 2009 01:57 PM
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May 12, 2009

ITP Spring Show 2009 video compilation


MAKE was at the ITP Spring Show 2009 earlier this week. This is a compilation video of just some of the cool projects that were on display. Later in the week I will be writing about some of my favorite projects in more detail.


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In the Maker Shed:
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Arduino Family
Make: Arduino

Posted by Marc de Vinck | May 12, 2009 12:30 PM
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May 10, 2009

Not so lazy Sunday... $10 Pseudoscope

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There's still time to start making or just watch this week's Weekend Project: $10 Pseudoscope . You can view the video here, or subscribe in iTunes to get all our Weekend Projects and PDFs delivered each week.

Posted by KipKay | May 10, 2009 12:00 PM
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