Maker & DIY 2013

Maker and DIY project coverage - 3D printing, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, custom builds, and hands-on tinkering for hobbyists and creators. Browse our comprehensive Maker & DIY section, featuring 6 items organized from newest to oldest for 2013. Whether you're after in-depth benchmarks or expert buying advice, it's all here. Also, learn about how TweakTown tests and reviews hardware.

ReviewProtostack ATmega32A Development Kit Review

December 10, 2013 | Protostack's latest development kit breaks the ATmega328 trend and introduces us to the ATmega32A. Let's take a full look at it in this review.

ArticleMakerspaces: What are they, and why do they matter?

December 1, 2013 | Makerspaces are a major part of the DIY / Maker movement, and this is why you need to be a part of one. Charles explains why in this article.

ArticleHands-on with the BeagleBone Black, a 32-bit Micro Computer

November 16, 2013 | The BeagleBone Black is the latest development board to hit the Maker / DIY scene and packs one heck of a punch in terms of hardware.

GuideTweakTown's Guide to 3D Printing: Part 2 - 3D Printer Kit Selection

June 2, 2013 | In our last installment, we discussed what made up a 3D printer, and what one should pay attention to when considering purchasing one. Today we are going to take a few more steps down the 3D printing road and discuss how to select a DIY kit.

GuideTweakTown's Guide to 3D Printing: Part 1 - What makes up a 3D Printer?

March 29, 2013 | Not all 3D printers are alike, and buying a 3D printer without any guidance can quickly amount to a lot of wasted money or wasted time trying to get everything adjusted. This series will help educate you on what a 3D printer is, and get you ready to purchase your first 3D printer.

ArticleWhat is a Maker? What it really means to be a 'Maker'

March 29, 2013 | Charles Gantt delivers his thoughts on what he and others define as a "Maker", ahead of a flow of DIY maker articles and guides he will deliver to TweakTown.