Even if you don't identify as a maker, Adam Savage's annual “Sunday Sermon” Maker Faire talk is an inspiration for those who create. Ranging from sources of creativity and the importance of failure to income disparity, net neutrality, and racism, watch the full speech from this year's faire.
CNC Routing a 12-Foot-Wide Piece of Window Art Inspired by the classic stained-glass artwork of cathedrals and his father's love of toads, Senior Editor Caleb Kraft made this giant CNC'd tryptic for some extra space above his father's screened-in porch. Check out a video of the build process and some lessons learned.
Tips & Tricks for Designing Professional-Grade Custom Parts Xometry's team of engineers created a free production guide to help you choose the best materials and processes for your next project. Access the guide for more information on the wide variety of innovative manufacturing processes and materials available today, from 3D Printing to CNC Machining.
Review: MonoFab SRM-20 CNC If you want a small CNC mill from a trusted brand that can ace small jobs with the user-friendly workflow of a 3D printer, the monoFab SRM-20 is for you.
Edible Innovations: Andrew Brentano Harvests Insects from a “Smart Farm” Our ongoing series profiles food makers that engage in improving the global food system at every stage, from production to distribution to eating and shopping. This installment looks at Tiny Farms, which is developing a commercial solutions and community platforms for insect farmers.
Program an SMS Bot Using Python and Twilio Exploring remote and beautiful landscapes is great, but contributor Liz Petrov wanted accurate weather forecasts that were hard to get with limited cell service. Here's how she made an SMS bot that gathered weather info and texted it to her, without the need for a strong 3G or LTE connection.
MakeShift Challenge: Mountain Bike Rescue MacGyver creator Lee Zlotoff, can you rescue your friend, who weighs a good 30 pounds more than you, up off a ledge and back down the trail to your car before nightfall?
SparkFun's MicroView combines an Arduino-compatible board and OLED display in one small package. Check out our mini review.
The zip tie or cable tie is a well-known tool for bundling together wires and other elements of your project. Here are two little-known tricks for using zip ties to keep things separated.
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