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Computational Thinking
 
 
Tuesday April 12, 2016
 
 
Stop Teaching Programming, Start Teaching Computational Thinking
 
Educators want to teach programming to make a generation of coders. But learning to think computationally can also give you a new way to understand and describe your world, and even make you a more expressive person.
 
 
 
 
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Armored Cat
 
Yes, Your Cat Absolutely Needs 3D-Printed Battle Armor
 
Domestic house cats are cute shadows of their much larger, fearsome cousins stalking their prey in the wilds of the world. However, none of those lions, tigers, or panthers have their own 3D-printed battle armor, unlike Thingiverse user Jwall's furry friend Bobo.
 
 
 
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Gears O'plenty
A Mechanical Engineer's Quick Tips for Using Gears
 
Whether to slow down a movement, speed it up, or change its direction, it's easy to find technical information about gears. But using them, especially custom cut pieces, can still be tricky. Here are some quick practical tips on making gears for your next project.
 
 
 
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Drawbot
 
6 of Our Favorite Drawbot Projects
 
A drawbot is what it sounds like, a computer-controlled machine that draws. In honor of last week's National Robotics Week we thought we'd take a look back at some of the more artistically inclined robot projects we’ve run on Make: over the years. Here are some of our favorites.
 
 
 
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Popcorn Dispensing Helmet
Simone Giertz Joins “Tested,” Builds Popcorn Feeding Helmet
 
Crappy robot maker, techno-humorist, and all-around awesome human Simone Giertz teamed up with Adam Savage to build a hands-free popcorn delivery helmet to solve your movie-snacking needs.
 
 
 
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The Car Hackers Handbook
Car Hacking 101: Tools of the Trade
 
In his new book The Car Hacker's Handbook, Craig Smith takes readers through the ins-and-outs of the computer systems and embedded software in modern vehicles. The following excerpt covers the hardware and software you'll need to know to start car hacking.
 
 
 
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3D-Printed Guitar
3D Print Kits: Build Your Own Guitar
 
Build your own fully-functional guitar with this beginner-friendly kit, and customize it to fit your personal style!
 
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