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Blubber Bot
Part of a family of "Transitional Species," Blubber Bots are Do-It-Yourself robotic inflatables that navigate autonomously and intelligently. They are light-seeking helium-filled balloons that graze the landscape in search of light and cellphone signals.Get your kit »
Designing Automata
The Designing Automata Kit is great value and fantastic quality. No glue or tools are required, and you will learn about simple mechanics using cams and a crank slider mechanism. Many different designs can be made, and the kit used over and over again. Produced in Thailand using chemical-free rubber wood, from sustainable sources. Get your kit »
HYDRA Game Console
The Propeller-powered Hydra Game Development Kit includes everything you need to get started writing video games. It's not just a game console, but a computer system inspired by the home computers of days gone by. Get your kit »
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Featured Projects the MAKE Instructables Group
 | Munny Speakers Give your speakers some extra personality by making them out of a vinyl doll. Kid Robot makes the easily hackable Munny doll and I've been meaning to cut one up. The combined need for some new speakers created a happy union of doll and speaker.
posted by fungus amungus
on May 20, 2008 |
 | Magnetic Wall Chess As I don't have the room to store a set up chess set, I decided to make a magnetic version, to be hung on the wall.
posted by gmjhowe
on April 28, 2008 |
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