The Adv Cardputer from M5Stack retains the best features of the previous version, and adds some sensible upgrades.

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UV Printing at home!? That's what you get from the Kickstarter-smashing eufyMake E1.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 @ 4 PM Pacific Time At Make: we've cheered, and sometimes steered, two decades of rapid evolution in digital fabrication tools for home, hobby, and business use. But this year is an astonishing one. Make: Vol. 96 is all about the latest digital fabrication tools! Join us live as we talk […]

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Framework's Laptop 13 isn't just a capable machine, but one you can repair and keep using indefinitely.

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Robert Quattlebaum makes high-end interactive Lumanoi light sculptures from wood, acrylic, and custom circuitry.

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What does a decade of dedicated makerspace programming in a public school district look like? Recently, we talked with Dain Elman, the Instructional Coach for STEM, makerspace teacher, and School Maker Faire coordinator at Gurnee District 56 Schools, about an hour north of Chicago near(ish) the Western shore of Lake Michigan. Gurnee District 56 is […]

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School City of Hammond, a school district just south of Chicago on the Illinois border, launched its first Maker-Faire to come together and celebrate the skills of students and staff. The theme was to celebrate a season of making to welcome in the holiday and winter season and provide an opportunity for the community to […]

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In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.

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Thursday, February 12, 2026 @ 4 PM Pacific Time Join Dale Dougherty and Steph Piper, author of the new Skill Seeker: Young Maker Edition activity and guide book, to explore how "skill trees" transform learning into a game that motivates young makers along their STEAM path. Inspire discovery in budding makers!  "Skill trees" provide essential […]

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Start turning wood with a 3D printer the long way, by printing this cheap lathe.

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With the Elegoo Centauri Carbon, the ideal first 3D printer/daily workhorse has never been closer within reach!

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On Tuesday, Particle announced its acquisition by Digi — the very creators of the XBee — representing a full circle moment for its founder Zach Supalla. "One of my core beliefs when I started Particle," said Zach, "was that the maker movement and professional engineering are part of the same continuum, and that we could […]

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Music makers today have access to all sorts of tools in our quest for cool sounds. Here are some of my favorite dev boards for music.

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Synth makers use data science to make a playground out of 93,000+ FM sounds from the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive era.

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xTool's MetalFab cleans rust, welds dissimilar metals, and cuts through 1mm of anything. Our review also found it surprisingly easy to use.

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In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.

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With the Core One L, Prusa delivered more than just a bigger version of last year's Core One 3D printer.

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Raspberry Pi 5 and the new Nvidia Jetson top our picks for the best dev board for your edge AI projects. But they aren't your only options.

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Snapmaker's back with another one of those hot swapping beasts! A 3D printer with four filament-saving tool heads.

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In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.

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Stash your sandpaper and keep your grits organized with this easy DIY flat file storage.

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DaChu Interactive is best known for How to Pet Your Cat, the viral alt control game featuring a giant cat butt.

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Display your favorite book as beautiful wall art with this easy to build hanging frame.

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In a niche corner of the internet where creators still surprise audiences with real animatronics rather than CGI, Jesse Velez reveals the process behind the most impressive sci-fi props.

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