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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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Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra 3D Printer

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra Review

Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra Review - We look at a feature-rich, reliable resin printer at a very attractive price point.

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omtech polar 350 review

OMTech Polar 350 CO2 50W Laser Review

OMTech Polar CO2 laser released in 2023, it was a most successful launches. In this review we see how it compares with the competition …

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Chopper the Astromech

Using AI for Programming

Are generative chatbot AI models like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini ready to replace programmers? Let's find out ...

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AtomStack Hurricane Review

AtomStack Hurricane 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Review

Review of the AtomStack Hurricane desktop CO2 laser cutter; 55W power, 500x300mm working area, camera, autofocus and choice of USB or …

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WeCreat Vision Review

WeCreat Vision 20W Laser Cutter Review

WeCreat Vision 20W laser review - a fantastic choice if you're new to laser cutting or looking for something to use with your family at …

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Revopoint Miraco 3D scanner Review Featured

Revopoint Miraco 3D Scanner Review

Revopoint Miraco 3D scanner review - we check out the features of this all-in-one, portable unit that can scan both small and large …

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xTool M1 Ultra Review

xTool M1 Ultra Review

The xTool M1 Ultra is not just a laser engraver or a vinyl cutter, but is the world's first 4-in-1 craft machine.

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Genmitsu 4040-Pro Review

Sainsmart Genmitsu 4040 Pro CNC Review

Sainsmart Genmitsu 4040 Pro CNC review.

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xTool F1 Ultra review

xTool F1 Ultra Review

xTool F1 Ultra Review - we look at "the world's first 20W fiber & 20W diode galvo dual laser" and how it compares with the F1 and others

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xtool F1 review

xTool F1 Laser Review

xTool F1 review, a portable laser with both a blue diode and an RF laser for engraving metal and creating really fine details

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creality falcon 2 World first

Creality Falcon 2 Pro 60W: A World’s First?

Creality Falcon 2 is the world’s first fully-enclosed 60W diode laser cutter. At least, that is what they are saying about their new …

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5 Great New Features

5 Great New Features in xTool Creative Space v2

In this article we take a look at the five new features that could put the free xTool Creative Space laser software ahead of other …

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Longer Laser B1 20W Review

Review of the Longer Laser B1 20W engraver and cutter, featuring 24W maximum power, high speed, and a 450x440mm work area.

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New Blog for Retro Gaming Fans

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

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Elegoo Mars Review – Review of the Elegoo Mars MSLA Resin 3D Printer

Review of Elegoo Mars, a $250 resin 3D printer - check out this review to see how well it works in practice

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5 Best Tools for Makers of 2018

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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11.11 Sale Storm The Best Printing 3D Brand Creality3D Flash Sale - GearBest.com

11/11 3D Printer and Maker Deals – It’s Chinese Black Friday!

We all know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but did you know about the equivalent with Chinese companies? It's 11/11 - a fantastic …

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Wifi-Enabled Raspberry Pi 3 coming soon?

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

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BBC Micro Bit revealed (Arduino competitor?)

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

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