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Tuesday June 28, 2016     Raspberry Pi Photo Booth   Photo booths bring out the silly side in all of us. For your next party, use the new Pi 3 to make a touchscreen photo booth that instantly uploads to Google Photos!         READ MORE           Sponsored by:             Wi-Fi Enabled Light Switch Turner Onner   Use a servo to flick a light switch mechanically — without ever touching 110V power — with this Wi-Fi “Turner Onner.” Plus, you can still flip the switch with your boring regular fingers, too, if you want to for some reason.       Read More           Sponsored Content:       Maker Camp is coming to Shape:   An AT&T Tech Expo at AT&T Park on July 15–16. This a great opportunity for your children can learn to solder, put a traffic light controller together, or participate in a group project about IoT and wearables. Register now and use coupon code MAKE for a free expo pass.       Learn More           Exclusive: See the Secret Prototypes We Found in Valve's VR Lab   For the upcoming issue of Make: magazine, Volume 52, we got a chance to tour Valve headquarters for an in-depth look at prototypes for the Vive virtual reality headset. Check out our exclusive gallery and see the evolution of some state-of-the-art gear.       Read More           ENDS TOMORROW Humble Book Bundle: Electronics!   Through 10:59 AM PST tomorrow only, pay what you will for a complete collection of Make: electronics ebooks valued at over $300. This bundle has everything you need to really lock down your electronics knowledge — at a price you want to pay. Best of all, proceeds benefit Maker Ed!       Get Your Bundle           Sponsored by:

Fashion a Mini Belt Sander Attachment for Your Dremel   Here's a trick to fashion a light duty belt sander using a cordless rotary tool and a few recycled materials that won't take up much space in your shop.

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Tiny Home Living with the Von Thompsons   If you've been thinking about building or living in a “tiny house,” you probably would like to see what that type of lifestyle is like. Fortunately, there is quite a bit of information out there, including some great videos from the Von Thompsons.

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The Joys of Restoring Vintage Tools   Old tools are often better made, super cheap to acquire, and have that patina of age and memory that give them a special quality no new tool can match. And sometimes all it takes to revive them is a little elbow grease. Check out these videos of some great tool rescues.

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Print Multilayer PCBs at your Desktop with the latest version of Squink!   BotFactory has changed the nature of Electronics Prototyping by releasing their new Multilayer PCB Printer. With a new insulating ink, solder dispensor, and pick-and-place functionality, Squink is an essential prototyping tool for any School, Research Lab, or Makerspace.   Get it for $3,999 in the Makershed

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