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Makers You Should Know
Just because Maker Faires, conferences, and summits have been cut down to a minimum doesn't mean you can't continue to expand your circle of like-minded maker friends. Here are a few suggestions for folks that you may want to follow (if you aren't already).
How to Make a 3D-Printed D&D Rotating Puzzle Room With OpenForge2.0 and MicroMod
Follow this tutorial to build a Rotating Puzzle room for your Dungeon. This project incorporates parts from the OpenForge2.0 project with a few additional 3D-printed components and SparkFun's Qwiic and MicroMod systems to make a rotating puzzle room that can be activated by placing a magnet on the "secret" tile or remotely using a computer, phone, or tablet.
Makin' Art: Nature Mobile
So you wanna build a kinetic sculpture?! Let's walk through what it's like to make a creative art installation.
Rechargeable Wooden "Candle"
If you have a craftsman in you, this little project is a great way to use up some excess wood and makes a nice gift for the holidays.
There's No Cheating in Baseball!
Rob takes a swing at showing how easy it would be for a professional team to cheat at baseball.
Let Hacking Play a Critical Role in Your Next D&D Campaign
If you’re a D&D player, you probably see what I did there. If not, read on, brave adventurer!
Get a Better Night's Sleep with Technology
Some people have a hard time getting a good night's sleep in a strange bed, but nobody wants to wake up exhausted when they're on traveling. I decided to see if I could remedy this issue with a few SparkFun parts and a fast 3D print.
DIY Barcode Scanner Game
Once upon a time it was monsters hidden in the barcodes of everyday items, but now there are electronic components stuck inside. Using the RedBoard Artemis, Barcode Scanner Breakout and Qwiic Micro OLED Display, we can unlock them for a fun game.
DIY Rat Race to the Pub with the LTE GNSS Breakout Board
Once Rob and Avra receive a text with GPS coordinates, who will get to the location fastest? They find out using trains, planes, bikes, blades, and of course the new SparkFun LTE GNSS Breakout with SARA-R5.
Tinkering with Linear Motion: How to build a MicroMod Rail Car
How I made a simple linear motion system using MicroMod, Qwiic breakouts, and 3D printed parts.