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Join the open source "do-it-yourself" movement with the innovative, useful, and fun projects described in this section.

A single-user, lightweight OS for your next home project

Five reasons hobbyists should take a look at RISC OS.

James Mawson 30 Jul 2018 78 votes 2 comments

Raspberry Pis, Arduino boards, and open source-powered projects are common at the annual Rochester Mini Maker Faire.

Justin W. Flory 19 Dec 2017 507 votes

Finland's first fab lab offers a free space and resources for community members to explore, create, and share knowledge with others.

Joshua Pearce 01 Dec 2017 240 votes

Learn about the expected and unexpected problems with a DIY lighting project in this Lightning Talk from All Things Open.

Unlock your door with your fingerprint, get an alert when mail arrives, and more with these fun projects.

Artists shouldn't need to spend years studying electronics in order to use them in their work.

Jess Weichler 20 Jul 2017 368 votes

Makerspaces aren't just a place to learn and build. More importantly, they remind us what community fellowship is all about.

Kim Keyes 26 Jun 2017 268 votes 6 comments

Take your backyard garden to the next level with these DIY projects.