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Got questions on open hardware? Ask this engineer

One of my favorite quotes is "We are what we celebrate." Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST Robotics, says this and it comes up on an almost daily basis one way or another in my…

A review of the Printrbot 3D printer

If you're looking around for 3D printers that are both inexpensive and open source friendly, the Printrbot Simple Kit will probably catch your attention. This Kit sells for…

Linux Foundation takes one giant step forward with the AllSeen Alliance and the Internet of Things

If you read the technology press lately, odds are you already know about the launching of the AllSeen Alliance (a Google News search I just did produced 412 results in a wide…

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Four projects for parents to teach their kids about open hardware and electronics

Kids are quick learners and have great imaginations. When pursuing an electronic or hardware project with a kid, the most important thing to keep in mind is: keep things…

Dave and Gunnar interview Lauren Egts: Raspberry Pi, Scratch, and more

Last year, Lauren Egts designed and programmed a game ( The Great Guinea Pig Escape) using a youth-focused programming language called Scratch. She presented it at the 2013…

The Maker Manifesto: What are you going to do?

This month marks nine years since O'Reilly Media launched Make magazine, which was the first time many who had already been "makers" for some time started using that term. A…

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