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News, Events, Competitions, Prize Draws, and Launches

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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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.

Invitation to Our Maker Discord

December 16, 2021 by Chris Garrett

Join our Maker discord!

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New Blog for Retro Gaming Fans

March 18, 2021 by Chris Garrett

Retro gamers, I have a new retro blog just for you!

Read moreNew Blog for Retro Gaming Fans
Artillery Hornet

Artillery Hornet 3D Printer Review

February 14, 2021 by Mark Kuhlmann

Introduction I’ve reviewed both the Sidewinder X1 and the Genius 3D printers from Artillery in the past and they have provided me their …

Read moreArtillery Hornet 3D Printer Review
ESP32

It’s my Birthday – a gift for you!

July 27, 2020 by Chris Garrett

You might recall my free Arduino course? Well I took some time off this week for my birthday and one of the things I have planned is to …

Read moreIt’s my Birthday – a gift for you!
Monoprice MP Cadet

MONOPRICE MP CADET 3D PRINTER REVIEW

February 24, 2020 by Mark Kuhlmann

Monoprice has been in the 3D printing game for some time. They have had a variety of 3D printers available that cater to a wide variety …

Read moreMONOPRICE MP CADET 3D PRINTER REVIEW

Ready to Learn Arduino? (100% Free)

October 28, 2019 by Chris Garrett

30 Days to Arduino is back! Join us as we build up Arduino projects as a community, from zero to motors, LEDs and internet of things. …

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5 Best Tools for Makers of 2018

December 28, 2018 by Chris Garrett

What were the best tools you bought or used in 2018? I review a lot of stuff (to the point where I stopped listing everything), but a …

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Maker Hacks Electronics Kits

Why we will be releasing our own electronics kits in 2019

December 17, 2018 by Chris Garrett

Occasionally I get stuff to review, but I also buy stuff to review. Fact is, however, most of the stuff I get either sent or I buy I …

Read moreWhy we will be releasing our own electronics kits in 2019

Linux Automation Tip: Listen for Commands with your Discord Bot using Python

February 18, 2018 by Chris Garrett

A Discord bot that only SENDS messages is all well and good, but really we want our bots to interact. We need to make them listen and …

Read moreLinux Automation Tip: Listen for Commands with your Discord Bot using Python
Academy Pro

Win a Year of Premium Managed WordPress Hosting from StudioPress

December 7, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Making includes making websites! Many people do not know this, but my day job is working for the company behind StudioPress and Genesis …

Read moreWin a Year of Premium Managed WordPress Hosting from StudioPress
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11/11 3D Printer and Maker Deals – It’s Chinese Black Friday!

November 10, 2017 by Chris Garrett

It’s discount season! We all know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but did you know about the equivelant with Chinese …

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anet a8 3d printer kit review

Anet A8 for only $155.99

August 2, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Get the amazing value Anet A8 for only $155.99 Act fast – There are just 10 printers of each plug available (if one runs out just …

Read moreAnet A8 for only $155.99
3d printing workshop

Know Anyone Who Wants to Learn Frustration-Free 3D Printing?

June 21, 2017 by Chris Garrett

Beginners to 3D printing often find their enthusiasm flames out when they realize that the rainbows and unicorns they have been sold are …

Read moreKnow Anyone Who Wants to Learn Frustration-Free 3D Printing?

June Newsletter

June 1, 2017 by Chris Garrett

June! Which means summer, which means warm weather, which means making things with the blinds shut and aircon on 😉 Biggest news around …

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May Newsletter

May 5, 2017 by Chris Garrett

How to Use Tinkercad to Make a Custom Gift – a Personalized 3D Printed Maze Puzzle In this beginner-friendly 3d cad tutorial, we are …

Read moreMay Newsletter

$100 Amazon Gift Certificate Giveaway!

January 26, 2017 by Chris Garrett

March 1st, 2017 WINNER UPDATE Congratulations Ed Wiper! Everyone else, make sure you subscribe and join the FB group so you don’t …

Read more$100 Amazon Gift Certificate Giveaway!

Wifi-Enabled Raspberry Pi 3 coming soon?

February 26, 2016 by Chris Garrett

Rumours of a new Raspberry Pi model are heating up with appearances in the official magazine and a FCC filing!

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Faster, Bluetooth-Enabled, ESP8266 Coming

November 6, 2015 by Chris Garrett
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BBC Micro Bit computer’s final design revealed (Arduino competitor?)

July 7, 2015 by Chris Garrett

The Micro Bit is the new Arduino-like electronics venture from the BBC, who will be giving 1million UK kids one of these bad boys before …

Read moreBBC Micro Bit computer’s final design revealed (Arduino competitor?)

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