A weather station built specifically for model rocket launches
RAS2026-02-09T21:37:27+00:00Arduino Team — February 9th, 2026 When NASA or SpaceX launches a rocket, it is important for them to monitor the real-time local weather conditions to adjust parameters or even delay until conditions are more favorable. Model rocket launches are just as affected by weather — more so, in fact, because they have so much less mass. That’s why Markus Bindhammer of the Marb’s lab YouTube channel built this portable weather station specifically for...
February 9, 2026RASUncategorizedArduino, Model Rocketry, Model Rockets, Nano Every, Weather Station0 Comments
Turn It Up! 3D-Printed Wood Lathe
RAS2026-02-09T17:30:00+00:00Wood turning is a fun hobby that is simple and satisfying to pick up. Turning has been around for centuries and it’s no surprise why — the results are stunning, and even easy turning projects can give a professional feel to many a design. I’ve been surprised where I find myself using it. I like the personal feel of being able to turn small pieces of timber I’ve gathered myself into useful parts for various projects, from tool handles to...
February 9, 2026RASUncategorized3D Printing, 3D Printing & Imaging, Digital Fabrication, make79, Tools, wood lathe, Woodworking0 Comments
Episode #823 – 1956: Jukebox Rhythm Review, Pt. 2
RAS2026-02-08T17:48:09+00:00Air Week: February 9-15, 2026
1956: Jukebox Rhythm Review, Pt. 2
This week, we journey back 70 years as the “Juke In The Back” puts the ol’ Rockola Jukebox front and center and we present part 2 of a 2 part feature on the biggest jukebox jivers from 1956. It was the first full year of Rock n’ Roll Music crossing over from its Rhythm & Blues roots into mainstream Pop Culture. This was the year that...February 8, 2026RASUncategorized1950s, 1956, blues, Doo Wop, instrumentals, Jukebox Hits, Jump Blues, R&B, Rhythm & Blues, Uncategorized, Vocal Group0 Comments
UNIS Releases Turbo Nova & Jump Master
RAS2026-02-08T01:07:52+00:00UNIS is keeping busy with some new arcade releases, giving us a little bit of a possible preview at Amusement Expo. That said, there are times where they release something and it doesn’t make an expo appearance, as was the case with Ski Hero. Either way, let’s take a look at their new titles, Jump Master and Turbo Nova.
Jump Master
We’ll start with the videmption game first, Jump Master. We haven’t seen many pogo...Review: Elegoo Centauri Carbon is a Solid First 3D Printer
RAS2026-02-06T17:00:00+00:00Manufacturer: Elegoo Price: $413 Link: us.elegoo.com/products/centauri-carbon The first 3D printer I ever operated used stereolithography (SLA) to slowly form solid layers from goop, and was similar in cost (and size!) to a sports car. The first 3D printer I ever owned, I assembled myself from a pile of extruded aluminum, stepper motors, and hope, gaining invaluable experience about fused filament fabrication (FFF) printing during the process of getting it to work (at all!), and upgrading and tuning it over subsequent...
February 6, 2026RASUncategorized3D Printers, 3D Printing & Imaging, Digital Fabrication, elegoo, make96, Tools0 Comments
Reviewing the Shariff DMC2 Mini CNC Mill
RAS2026-02-05T17:00:00+00:00Manufacturer: Shariff Link: https://shariffdmc.com/product/dmc2-mini-cnc/ Price: $2,700 (kit); $4,500 (assembled) A version of this article appears in Make: Vol. 96. Subscribe to Make: for the latest articles. Have you dreamed of a powerful CNC mill at a cost so low it’s crazy? The DMC2 Mini is a beast of a CNC mill made by Shariff, a small company in Ontario, Canada. This is their second design and boasts 12″×7″×5½” work area, plus 6½ inches of internal Z height...
February 5, 2026RASUncategorizedCNC & Machining, CNC machine, CNC Mill, Digital Fabrication, Review, Tools, Workshop0 Comments
Save the date: Arduino Days 2026 is coming!
RAS2026-02-05T15:09:32+00:00Mark your calendars for March 27-28, 2026, as we come together for Arduino Days 2026 – our annual online event for everyone, everywhere. As we step into 2026, we embrace an exciting paradigm shift in technology, ready to explore the new world of AI. For the past two decades, Arduino has been a favorite of makers, educators, and innovators at every level to get started with electronics, Cloud, and IoT. Today, we continue this long heritage in making technology...
February 5, 2026RASUncategorizedAnnouncements, Arduino Day, arduino days, Arduino Days 2026, Featured0 Comments
3D printing with a 4,000-pound industrial robot
RAS2026-02-04T20:31:48+00:00Arduino Team — February 4th, 2026 There are industrial robots, and there is Brian Brocken’s two-ton behemoth: an ABB IRB6400 capable of moving at least 150kg (330 pounds), thanks to partial hydraulic actuation. It is an absurd robot that a factory might use to put small engines in cars. So, it is an understatement to say it was overkill when Brocken turned the robot into a 3D printer. Rigidity is important for 3D printing and...
Book Review: Make it Yourself, by NODE
RAS2026-02-04T18:00:00+00:00Every once in a while someone comes along and creates something that should have already existed, but no one else realized it. Hacker/curator Node put together this incredible PDF encyclopedia of 1,000+ maker projects in late 2024. Each piece is rendered in beautifully minimalist linework, equalizing the presentation of builds from hundreds of creators. Although an all-encompassing tome would be impossible, the range is exceptional, covering everything from electronics to furniture to fashion. Though it’d be at home on...
