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Ukrainian Volunteers Use 3D Printers to Save Lives

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One month into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a group of more than 100 makers from all over Ukraine manufactured and supplied a number of 3D-printed products to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Territorial Defense Force, and the Air Forces. For security reasons, this group does not disclose most of their work.

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iRobot Launches Create 3, with ROS 2 Built In

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It’s a little scary to recall that when iRobot last released an update to the Create DIY/educational robot platform, the calendar read 2014 (!). Steven Shamlian: I think it really comes down to iRobot being a group of people who believe strongly that everybody can be builders.

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Where the President-Elect Candidates Stand on Key Issues

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One example he shared was the IEEE science-kit program being offered at libraries in Region 4. The kits teach elementary school pupils what engineers do, as well as how to code, build robots, design video games, and create animations. “We At Maker Faire conventions, people engage in hands-on DIY and STEM activities.

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MAEAA Web Links

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Battery {Returnto top of page} EV Plans Sources Built For Fun ElectricVehicles : DIY plans for karts and buggys Drive Electric: EV3 Tri-Electric ElectricBicycle (Slipstream) : DIY plans and parts for the Slipstream electricbike Robert Q. RileyEnterprises : Electric and hybrid DIY plans. Nice folks. Fair RadioSales Co.:

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

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Advanced Do It Yourself/EAA-PHEV www.priusplus.org : CalCars and the Electric Auto Associations PHEV group created this open-source project to bring PHEV conversions to 04-08 Prius owners across the country. The kit is designed so the batteries can be upgraded to lithium-phosphate.) See also Hymotions comments on the subject.

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