Maker Faire 2012: A Gallery of Creations

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The annual Maker Faire showcases do-it-yourself creations from flame-powered pipe organs to destructive robots to CNC machines and 3D printers, pulling in tens of thousands of spectators and participants of all ages. Check out our photos from this year's nerd-vana. --Kimberly Brinson, Managing Editor Top Story Maker Faire 2012: A Gallery of Creations Robots, Lego cities, music and more--do-it-yourselfers showcase their ideas, inventions, and gadgets at the annual get-together. Top Tweets From @PCWPluggedIn New ways to track you via your mobile devices: Big Brother or good business? Since when is that an either/or choice? MIT's LiquiGlide glass bottle coating lets ketchup flow like water: Possibilities for diner pranks abound. Via announces $49 PC with Android OS: But cardboard for case is extra, and you have to catch your own hamster. Follow us every day on Twitter: @PCWPluggedIn Spotlight on Geek Tech Cheap 3D Printer Pops Out Parts With Blazingly Fast Speed Meet the ORD BOT. 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