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The ultimate robot gift guide! Give the gift of robotics!

In the last few years, the world of hobby robotics has exploded. Robots are finally becoming rather commonplace – check out the latest gift guide from MAKE, robotics! Select an image or link to view more: I-Sobot – The worlds smallest humanoid robot! Herbie the Mousebot kit is a quick, easy-to-build, light-chasing robot kit, perfect…

Arduino – The open source physical computing platform for artists and engineers

The Arduino open-source microcontroller platform can be programmed and equipped to perform a nearly endless list of functions. It’s likely the best all-around centerpiece to a modern electronics project. But one of the tasks Arduino is best used for is straight-up fun – the open design means there’s an Arduino board suitable for almost any…

X-Files Uncover the Truth Contest

You remember the tag line: The Truth Is Out There. While we don’t know squat about real aliens, we are admittedly huge X-Files fans. So huge in fact, we’re giving away a Blu-Ray copy of X-Files: I Want To Believe to a random winner who can answer all of the following True/False X-Files questions. No…

DIY Music, make electronic music & musical instruments

Musicians know how important it is to add a personal touch to their instruments – and really what better way to make something personal than to actually make it yourself? There are a number of very cool kits for sound-makers out there, from circuit-benders, to serious synthesizers. Here are some great gift ideas from MAKE…

Alternative energy and green gifts – Solar, fuel cells, biodiesel and more!

Next year is going to be a big year folks, we’ll see more investment and emphasis on alternative energy than ever before, this will be our “space race” and our “moon landing”. The children of today will be the ones who will shape the next decade and the next century. As a parent, a friend,…

Under $20 electronic kits – learn electronics on the cheap!

Greetings Makers, hackers and wannabe builders! – We know holiday gift budgets are shrinking – a lot of us will have more time than money next year. It’s not all bad news – it’s good for building things and learning new skills – if you’re going to spend your hard earned cash consider spending it…

Take Survey, Stop Stealing Music

It’s been awhile since the RIAA has subpoenaed anyone for downloading music illegally, but that doesn’t mean you should go and do it, right? So instead, you should take this short survey, and we’ll give one winner a $200 iTunes Gift Card. You can get that new Guns n’ Roses album like 20 times over.…

Reminder: No Power? No Problem! Contest ends tomorrow!

It’s happened to everyone at some point…you’re putting the finishing touches on a 20 page paper about the migration patterns of seagulls, or you’re about to beat the last boss in Ninja Gaiden on the NES. Then, without warning, the unthinkable happens: Power outage! Maybe it’s windy out, maybe you “forgot” to pay your electric…

Reminder: No Power? No Problem! Contest ends next friday.

It’s happened to everyone at some point…you’re putting the finishing touches on a 20 page paper about the migration patterns of seagulls, or you’re about to beat the last boss in Ninja Gaiden on the NES. Then, without warning, the unthinkable happens: Power outage! Maybe it’s windy out, maybe you “forgot” to pay your electric…

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No Power? No Problem! Contest, brought to you by Eaton

It’s happened to everyone at some point…you’re putting the finishing touches on a 20 page paper about the migration patterns of seagulls, or you’re about to beat the last boss in Ninja Gaiden on the NES. Then, without warning, the unthinkable happens: Power outage! Maybe it’s windy out, maybe you “forgot” to pay your electric…

Portable Sports Bar

Michael W. and friends built this portable sports bar that folds up into a trailer. Comes complete with air conditioning, lights, ceiling fans, sinks, speakers, XBox, flatscreen TV, and bar stools. See it in action here! https://gizmodo.com/michael-w-s-portable-sports-bar-5378012

Helmet-shaped Pizza Oven on Wheels

Buffalo Bills fan David L. and posse made this 6,500-pound wood-burning pizza oven on wheels in the shape of a Buffalo Bills helmet—complete with facemask. David says: “We deep-fry turkeys, make bananas flambé’, roast a whole lamb on a spit, and most of all flip pizzas for hundreds of tailgaters in the parking lot.”

Ultimate BBQ Trailer

Alex R. and friends came up with the idea for a BBQ trailer made out of the front end of a 1985 VW Jetta GLi. Of course! It has BBS wheels, a 10-inch subwoofer, 6x9s, 6 ½” speakers, 2 Kenwood amps, a Kenwood deck, and a 50-gallon drum charcoal cooking area. Alex says: “The headlights…

Stereo-cooler

Football fan Tyler M. crafted a badass rendition of a typical “stereo-cooler,” featuring: • 10″ JL W3 • Phoenix Gold XS 4600 amp • 2 Pioneer 150 watt 6″ x 9″s • Alpine deck with iPod controls • AM/FM antenna • iPod/ iPhone dock with remote • 2 3′ green neon tubes (I had them…

Tailgate Trailer/Shotski

ASU Sun Devils superfan Bonnie J.’s tailgate trailer boasts two plasma-screen TVs, a Wii, a bathroom, a built-in kegerator, a grill, a kicking stereo system, and a 2,500-watt generator. She says: “In additon to the trailer, my husband and I make ‘shotskis.’ Literally, a ski with shot glasses attached. Everyone takes a shot at the…

LED Beer Pong Table

University of Maryland Terrapins fan Jason S. modified his beer pong table with a U of M logo made of 1500+ beer caps, school-spirit-y red LED Lights, then sealed the whole thing with epoxy bar top resin.

Cornhole Boards/Beer Pong Table

Steve S., Rutgers tailgater and creator of this combo cornhole/beer pong gaming table, says: “I took a set of cornhole boards, painted and modified them so they could also become a beer pong table. Kills two birds with one stone.”

16-foot Kitchen on Wheels

Niners, Giants, and Berkeley fan Trey D. built this fully-loaded BBQ trailer from the ground up. It has 2 charcoal grills, one covered gas grill, a hot plate, 4 propane burners, a huge prep area, a smoker, and a sink. There’s also a stereo system located in the side compartments with 4 speakers surrounding the…