Topic: maker community
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Arduino's New Terms of Service Spark Hobbyist Concerns Before Qualcomm Deal
Arduino's updated terms of service have sparked community concern, particularly around restrictions on reverse-engineering and new AI monitoring provisions as the company faces acquisition by Qualcomm. The company clarified that open source hardware and software remain unaffected, with restrictio...
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Anthropic Seeks Entry Into Hardware AI Interface Market
A failed DIY project using ChatGPT revealed a critical gap in AI's ability to safely guide physical hardware creation, leading to the development of a new tool called Schematik. Schematik, built using Anthropic's Claude, acts as a "Cursor for Hardware," generating comprehensive plans, wiring diag...
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Rack Cage Generator Mounts Your Gear Securely
Rackmounting provides a powerful solution for hackers and makers to transform chaotic, unreliable gear collections into robust and orderly systems. The tool CageMaker uses a parametric OpenSCAD script to design custom 3D-printed adapters, allowing users to securely integrate virtually any equipme...
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Hackers Build a Literal Anti-Virus at Security Conference
Elevated carbon dioxide levels impair cognitive function and prolong the survival of airborne viruses, making indoor air quality monitoring a key strategy for assessing infection risks. Organizers at Kawaiicon deployed DIY CO2 monitors to track real-time air quality, collaborating with researcher...
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NES Synth Doubles as Playable Game Console
A hardware enthusiast has created the "NES-SY2.0", a custom device that functions as both a fully operational synthesizer and a playable Nintendo Entertainment System console. The project integrates an original NES motherboard into a synth chassis, allowing users to easily switch between making...
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Fix Zippers Instantly With This No-Sew Repair Trick
A 3D-printed, two-part zipper slider allows for an instant repair without sewing, making it accessible even for those without traditional repair skills. The design files are provided in a universal STEP format, enabling easy customization and modification in most 3D modeling software. Available i...
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This 1-Inch '60s-Style Video Player Is Wonderfully Pointless Fun
The TinyTV 2 is a compact, retro-styled portable media player with a 1.14-inch display, modern components like a Raspberry Pi processor, and tactile controls for an intentional viewing experience. It functions as a fully operational device for stored video playback, offering a playful and simple ...
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Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer Hits Record Low $449 - Save $100 Now
The Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer is now available at its lowest-ever price of $449, thanks to a permanent price reduction and an additional $100 off coupon using code 3DPP1S, making it a great value as the newer P2S model arrives. It features a user-friendly design with quick setup, automatic bed lev...
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Elegoo's Early Black Friday 3D Printer Deals: 12 Stunning Offers
Elegoo has launched an early Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale from October 24 to December 1, 2025, offering discounts of up to 53% on various 3D printers, including up to 36% off individual models. The Elegoo Centauri Carbon, an Editor’s Choice Award winner, is highlighted as a top model with a...
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