Make: Magazine

06/17/2026

Making is more than a hobby, it's a way of seeing the world.

Every week, the Make: Substack dives deeper into the ideas, technologies, projects, and people driving the maker movement forward.

From electronics and robotics to craftsmanship, creativity, and innovation, you'll find stories worth exploring.

Come see what our community is building, learn something new, and get inspired to make something yourself.

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06/09/2026

From open source robotic arms to beautifully designed conference badges, May brought 16 new Open Source Hardware certifications to the growing OSHWA database.

Check out the full list of newly certified projects and discover what's happening in the world of open source hardware.

Read more here: https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/open-source-hardware-certifications-for-may-2026

06/04/2026

Inventors, artists, engineers, educators, and makers will come together for one unforgettable day at Maker Faire Long Island.

Returning to Stony Brook University this Saturday, June 6, Maker Faire Long Island brings the creativity, curiosity, and hands-on spirit that make Maker Faire such a unique experience.

We've highlighted just a few of the amazing makers, exhibits, and experiences you'll find in our latest article, but that's only the beginning.

Read on to discover what's in store, then mark your calendar and make plans to join us if you're anywhere on the East Coast.

- Stony Brook University
- 10 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday, June 6

Learn more: https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/maker-faire-long-island-9-saturday-june-6th

06/03/2026

We thought we were testing a new multitool.

Then things got a little... creepy.

The PolyCast5 packs WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, ESP-NOW, IR control, AI tools, and more into a pocket-sized open-source device built for makers and hackers.

Our team got early access to a preview model, and while some features were genuinely useful, others revealed just how much information our devices broadcast every day.

Curious? Read the full story and see what happened when we put it to the test. https://makezine.com/article/technology/messing-around-with-the-polycast5-hacker-multitool

05/28/2026

Innovation meets community at Maker Faire Sardinia 2026.

From artificial intelligence and robotics to sustainable design, digital fabrication, and hands-on STEAM education, this year’s event highlights how maker culture continues to shape the future of learning and creativity.

Hosted in Olbia, Italy, the biannual event brings together schools, universities, researchers, businesses, artists, and makers from across Europe to explore emerging technologies and new professional pathways through workshops, exhibitions, talks, and interactive experiences.

Read the full story here: https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/think-make-s-t-e-a-m-maker-faire-sardinia-2026

Maker Faire Sardinia from Fab Lab Olbia returns for its 4th edition at the Museo Archaeologico on May 29-31, 2026.

05/27/2026

Reminder!

Join us LIVE this evening at 4PM PDT as Make: Magazine explores Volume 97: The Tech Craft Issue alongside Rich Burnett, Chase Roberts of Hacky Labs, and Charlyn Gonda.

From LED embroidery and digitally fabricated ceramics to wearable tech, creative engineering, and modern fabrication tools, this issue celebrates the evolving intersection of traditional craft and emerging technology.

The future of making isn’t replacing craft, it’s expanding what’s creatively possible.

Register here and join us LIVE: https://meet.zoho.com/scfh-lyq-adj

05/21/2026

What if programming a robot didn’t require writing a single line of code?

In Make: Magazine’s newest feature, we take a look at SpikerBot, a fascinating brain-inspired robot from Backyard Brains that teaches neuroscience, robotics, and behavior through virtual neurons and real-world experimentation.

Designed for makers, students, educators, and curious minds of all ages, it’s a completely different way to think about robotics and learning.

Read the full story and see why this project has us so excited about the future of STEM education. https://makezine.com/article/technology/robotics/program-a-brain-on-wheels-with-spikerbot

05/20/2026

Mark your calendars! 📅

On May 27 at 4PM PDT, we’re going LIVE to celebrate the release of Make: Magazine Volume 97, The Tech Craft Issue, alongside special guests Rich Burnett, Chase Roberts of Hacky Labs, and Charlyn Gonda.

This issue explores the exciting collision of traditional craft and modern technology, and is packed with inspiration.

Join us LIVE for a behind-the-scenes look into the projects, creators, and ideas shaping this incredible issue of Make:.

Regsiter now! https://meet.zoho.com/scfh-lyq-adj

05/19/2026

What happens when cosplay, engineering, sewing, airflow physics, and giant inflatable dragons collide?

In the upcoming issue of Make: Magazine, Digital Editor Sam Freeman explores the fascinating world of inflatable costume creation, from reverse engineering yard inflatables to designing massive air-powered characters inspired by video games, sci-fi, and pop culture.

It’s inventive, hilarious, deeply technical, and full of the kind of creativity we LOVE celebrating here at Make:.

Make: Volume 97 - The Tech Craft Issue launches May 27.

05/13/2026

CAD software is getting smarter, and Hestus is a glimpse at what’s next.

Make: Magazine went hands-on with Hestus, an AI-powered Autodesk Fusion plugin designed to speed up CAD workflows by intelligently suggesting constraints, symmetry, geometry, and sketch refinements as you design.

From Raspberry Pi cases to Lego-inspired geometry, the results are fascinating.

Read the full article and see where AI-assisted CAD is headed next.

https://makezine.com/article/digital-fabrication/cad/hands-on-with-hestus-autocomplete-for-cad