Maker Pro News: A High School Maker Pro, Tanzanian Innovation, and More
Learn how to launch a maker pro business in high school and how a Tanzanian makerspace gave people the power to solve problems.
3D Printing & Imaging
If you’re a maker, 3d printing is an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal. Not only can it help bring your projects to life faster, but it can also offer unique results that would be difficult (or impossible!) to achieve with traditional methods. In these blog posts, we’ll provide you with some essential information and tips regarding 3D printing for makers—including the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether you’re already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
This Week in Making: 3D Print with Alexa, Touch-A-Sketch, and More
This week, check out Alexa using a 3D printer, an Etch a Sketch getting a makeover, and a random number generator using lava lamps.
This 3D Printed Adapter Makes Nintendo’s Switch Controllers More Accessible
Players with a motion disability can struggle to use Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons. This 3D printed adaptor makes the controller more accessible.
Get Some Practical Use Out of Your 3D Printer
You can easily prototype and fabricate simple parts, tools, and jigs, either from your own designs or from online repositories
Start a Business With Your 3D Printer
Reapply your 3D printer skills to start your own business selling prints or training others to use their machines.
E3D Announces A New Water Cooled Extruder
Keep it cool with E3D’s new liquid cooled extruder.
Science Simulation With 3D Printing
This 3D printed model shows off river erosion to students.