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Keep up to date with the latest maker news, whether it is new Raspberry Pi and Arduino releases, 3D printer announcements, Robot kits, or the latest gadgets and gear to check out.

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Elecrow ThinkNode M1

Elecrow ThinkNode M1 Review

Review of the Elecrow ThinkNode M1. Testing LoRa with Meshtastic and MeshCore. Is there anybody out there?

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DM9 Max Digital Microscope Review

TOMLOV DM9 Max Review: A Cheap Microscope Replaced My “Better” One

Review of the TOMLOV DM9 Max digital microscope. HDMI and USB capture on a Mac, and why it replaced my nice stereo microscope on the …

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BIQU Panda Sense Pro Review

BIQU Panda Sense Pro Review

Ever wondered if the stink from your 3D printers or laser cutting are not just unpleasant but are causing you harm?

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xTool O1 Omni UV + DT Printer review

xTool O1 Omni Review

How does the xTool O1 Omni compare in a rapidly growing market of desktop UV printers?

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Which Laser Cutter Should You Buy

Which Laser Cutter Should You Buy?

The laser cutters and engravers I would actually buy today, by budget and by what you want to make: enclosed diode, portable fiber and …

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cyberbrick by bambu lab review

Bambu Lab CyberBrick Review + Getting Started

I unboxed the Bambu Lab CyberBrick Beginner Kit, hit every snag, then built my own robot from the kit parts. How to get started, what …

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makera z1 pro review

Makera Z1 Pro Review: A Desktop CNC That Can Live in Your Home

Review of the Makera Z1 Pro. Is it better value than a bigger budget CNC, and can you really run one in a home office?

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eufyMake P1 UV printer air purifier review

Should You Buy the eufyMake Purifier P1?

Are fume extraction options from eufyMake worth the cost?

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xtool m2 review print and cut

xTool M2 Review: Print and Laser Cut in One Machine (?)

The xTool M2 Colour Craft is an enclosed desktop laser that promises to print in CMYK colour, then cut your design out. Does it live up …

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A device for 2.5D UV printing, ideal for DIY projects and custom designs.

EufyMake E1 Review: Easy, Fun, Profitable UV “2.5D” Printer

The eufyMake E1 UV printer brings “print full colour on any material” printing to the desktop, with the added magic trick of 2.5D

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Permanent Breadboards Game-Changer

Permanent Breadboards – Hobby Electronics Game-Changer!

These permanent breadboards are going to be a huge time-saver for me, and make my electronics projects a whole lot less frustrating …

Read morePermanent Breadboards – Hobby Electronics Game-Changer!
xTool f2 portable galvo laser engraver

xTool F2 Review: New, Powerful Portable Laser

I just got my hands on an F2 and I can report it keeps everything that made the F1 so great, but boosts speed, power, and even ease of …

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xTool P3

xTool P3: New Bigger, Faster 80W CO2 Laser

xTool P3 is the latest and greatet laser cutter from xTool and it looks like a powerful upgrade with lots of performance, safety, and …

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xTool F2 Ultra Review

xTool F2 Ultra Review

The xTool F2 Ultra is the latest flagship laser from a company that has consistently lead the field in terms of ease of use, safety, and …

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TTC6050 Review

Two Trees TTC6050 CNC Router Review

The TwoTrees TTC6050 CNC machine stands out in a highly competitive market by offering a combination of solid build quality, …

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High-resolution Atomstack Kraft laser engraver with neon glow lighting for precise DIY crafting.

AtomStack Kraft Review: Innovative Combined Dual Laser Engraver

The AtomStack Kraft laser is a capable, versatile, and easy-to-use machine, with an innovative dual-beam technology, and solid …

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Raspberry Pi touchscreen repair kit with tools and circuit board for electronics projects.

Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 Review

Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is easy to set up and just works. Check it out if you are in the market for a portable, crisp display

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EIBOS Polyphemus

EIBOS Polyphemus Filament Dryer Review

EIBOS Polyphemus filament dryer offers a unique combination of features, including motorised filament rotation.

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CrowPanel ESP32 5.79” E-paper Display

Elecrow CrowPanel 5.79″ E-Paper ESP32 Display Review

Looking for a high-quality, energy-efficient display for your Arduino or MicroPython projects? The Elecrow CrowPanel 5.79” E-Paper ESP32 …

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Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo Review

Anycubic Kobra S1 3D Printer Combo Review

Anycubic Kobra S1 and the Anycubic Color Engine (ACE) are an amazing value combination.

A lot of people are hoping this is the Bambu …

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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 3D Printer Review

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 12K Review

Review of the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra resin 3D printer featuring a great price, speed, detail, and without proprietary and expensive …

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ComMarker B6 60w JPT MOPA Fiber Laser Engraver

ComMarker B6 60W Mopa Fiber Laser Review

The ComMarker B6 30W MOPA fiber laser is compact, versatile, capable of engraving and even cutting soft metals, and with extreme …

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xTool AP2 Review

xTool AP2 Fume Extractor and Air Purifier Review

xTool AP2 Fume Extractor / Air Purifier Review - a multi-stage filter to remove dust, smells, toxins from laser engraving and cutting

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Two Trees TTC-450 Pro CNC Review

Two Trees TTC-450 Pro CNC Review

Two Trees TTC-450 Pro CNC review - A beginner's desktop engraving and milling machine at a great value price point, and with some …

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