Month: August 2011

Fritzing 0.6.2 is out with SMD support and more parts

Fritzing 0.6.2 is out with SMD support and more parts

Andrรฉ Knรถrig of Fritzing wrote in to let us know that theyโ€™ve just released version 0.6.2 of their open source โ€œtool that allows users to document their prototypes, share them with others, teach electronics in a classroom, and to create a pcb layout for professional manufacturing.โ€ New features include support for SMD parts, a SparkFun parts library, and support for Stripboards. Check out the complete list of new features in their History of Changes or download the latest version on their download page.

Ultimaker: There’s a New 3D Printer in Town

Ultimaker: There’s a New 3D Printer in Town

The new Ultimaker 3D printer made in the Netherlands has arrived in the United States. The machine, which prints bigger and faster than the MakerBot printers, was created by three Dutch makers who met at the Fab Lab in Utrecht, Holland two years ago. The lab is one of dozens of digital fabrication centers around the world affiliated with MITโ€™s Center for Bits and Atoms.

Inchworm Pattern

I discovered an inchworm in my living room last night, so imagine my delight to come across this adorable inchworm pattern this morning! The pattern is free for download until Thursday morning, and then available in the Wilsons shop after that! This inchworm is designed to really be able to inch along just like the […]

Recipe: Bacon Strip Pancakes

In the interest of livening up your breakfast tomorrow (and making this a rather bacon-y day on CRAFT), I’d like to share this rather gorgeous bacon pancake presentation from Mr. Breakfast. I’ve seen bacon pancakes before, but what a great idea to keep the strips intact! The recipe is an adaptation of one that appeared […]