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3D Printed Illuminated Wand Prop

By SparkFun Electronics

In this tutorial, we will learn about how to create a theatrical prop for a performance by 3D printing a wand and adding an LED.

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I Made My Own LED Beaded Curtain

By bekathwia

Build an LED beaded curtain with remote control using addressable LEDs and a microcontroller. Get creative with custom animations!

TUTORIAL

How to Solder Surface Mount Components Using Common Tools

By Maker.io Staff

Solder like a pro: unlocking the secrets of surface mount component tools and techniques for makers!

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Create a Custom LED Painting

By bekathwia

Learn how to integrate some NeoPixel RGB LEDs into your artwork to take your creations to a whole new level!‎

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Mermaid LED Hair

By bekathwia

For this project, I’m using tiny addressable LED pixels to make a mermaid hair accessory , but you could also use regular fairy lights as an alternative.

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From Solderless Breadboard to Soldered Circuit with Becky Stern

By bekathwia

Soldering your circuit will allow you to make your project more durable & smaller, and it’s a smart step towards designing your own circuit board and enclosure.

TUTORIAL

How to Solder

By bekathwia

Learn the basics of soldering with Becky Stern.‎

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How to Clean and Maintain Your 3D Printer Nozzle

By Maker.io Staff

Learn about a few problems a clogged or dirty nozzle could lead to and some methods that help you maintain the perfect performance of your 3D printer.

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How to Organize a Small Workshop

By bekathwia

How to organize a workshop in a small space.

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Beginner Methods for Post-Processing FDM 3D Printed Parts

By Maker.io Staff

Once the printer finishes its work, you can get creative with various tools and techniques, reworking printed pieces to improve their quality and appearance.

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Endless Seltzer

By bekathwia

Hooking my SodaStream up to an enormous CO2 tank for nearly endless seltzer!

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Easy LED Circuit

By bekathwia

Follow along with this video to build your own simple LED circuit,