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Tag: maker movement

“Final evolution” of original Raspberry Pi gains micro-SD and lower power consumption

on July 14, 2014

The Raspberry Pi Model B+ is different enough to warrant new cases, and has valuable new features, but the processor and RAM are the same as the Model B. The price remains the same too, at $35.

How Brooklyn Robot Foundry’s programs for budding robot designers can inspire kids (and adults)

on November 5, 2013

Co-founder Jenny Young grew up building things in her garage with her dad. In Brooklyn, kids don’t have garages. So she provides them with one.

Intel steps up to help TechShop fund its Menlo Park location move

on October 10, 2013

TechShop needs $2.5 million to move its original makerspace. Intel’s money will help it meet its crowdfunding goal.

Making a maker: Designing a replacement part with Autodesk 123D and Noisebridge

on September 13, 2013

Every week, I’m spending some time at Noisebridge and making something. This week, I spent 4.5 hours designing a replacement cap for my water bottle. Next time, I’ll attempt to 3D print it.

Inside Noisebridge: San Francisco’s eclectic anarchist hackerspace

on August 21, 2013

Since its formation in 2007, Noisebridge has grown from a few people meeting in coffee shops to an overflowing space on Mission Street where members can pursue projects that even the maddest scientist would approve of.

This 3D printed robot can scoot along power lines to inspect them

on August 6, 2013

SkySweeper is one of 66 projects competing in the Road to Maker Faire, which launched today. The winning project will receive $2,500 to go toward attending the fair in September.

How TechShop is changing the way hardware companies are born

on August 6, 2013

TechShop members get access to $1 million of equipment for $125 a month. Since the first location opened in 2006, they’ve built some amazing things.

5 things Google Ventures guy Rich Miner looks for in startups

on July 12, 2013

Rich Miner is famous for co-creating Android, the mobile OS powerhouse, and now helps head up Google Ventures portfolio. What does he look for in a cool startup?

HowDo’s maker-oriented micro-guides can now be embedded on the web

on May 28, 2013

HowDo’s instructional storyboards offer an interesting platform, but have until now been limited to viewing within the community. Now they can be embedded on blogs and Pinterest, too.

Tippy top stars of Techstars Demo Day (Boston Edition)

on May 23, 2013

Red Sox star David Ortiz stole the show at Techstars Boston Demo Day, but here are a few other highlights.

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