
Who is this man and what is he smiling about? Pictured above is our very own Copy Chief Keith Hammond, and he's grinning ear to ear for a number of reasons. First, he's doing what he loves best. Second, he just caught a wave in the salty cold waters of Northern California on a board that he made himself. And, he used a kit from Greenlight that uses natural, non-toxic, and sustainable materials that won't trash our planet. That's plenty to smile about right there. To boot, on January 1st, we posted things we want to make...
In this Ignite talk, social roboticist Heather Knight talks about her work at JPL. The talk feels a bit rushed, but you can explore more about the projects she mentions at her website (link below).
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In MAKE, Volume 19: Robots, Rovers, and Drones, learn how to make a model plane with an autopilot and a built-in robot brain. We'll also show you how to make a comfortable chair and fo...

Make the ultimate soaking weapon for this summer's water warfare! No squirt gun even comes close.
Thanks go to John Young for the original article in MAKE, Volume 07.
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Install a sneaky bug in a book or any small covert object. I used an old vcr tape to capture secret surveillance.
Thanks go to David Simpson for the original article in MAKE, Volume 16.
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Keith Lo Bue is a found-objects artist living in Sydney, Australia. Among other things, he makes these really cool art specs out of everything from hot dog tongs to rulers and cuff links to old drafting tools and nautical instruments.
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The Alarm Purse is a simple, fashionable way to add an audible alarm to your handbag.
Thanks go to Norene Leddy for the original article in MAKE, Volume 19.
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