See How This Intricate, 3D Printed Mechanical Calculator Works
The Curta mechanical calculator is an incredible feat of mechanical engineering. Marcus Wu decided to make a 3:1 scale version.
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!
Weekend Watch: Wintergatan’s Wonderful Works
Every video on Wintergatan’s channel is a little different, each focused on different aspects of engineering a wonderful homemade instrument.
Building a Rideable Lego Skateboard
An industrious maker 3D prints a human-size motorized skateboard.
These 3D Resin Sculptures Suspend Paint in Mid-Air
Will Atwood’s three-dimensional resin paintings have, on average, twenty layers. They change when looked at from different angles.
This Week in Making: Crafty Drinking, Raspberry Spi Cams, and Engineering a Third Thumb
This week, visit a Portland bar with a crafty side, build your own spy camera, and check out some talented makers.
Filament Friday: T-Lyne Reshapes Your Prints
Taulman 3D T-Lyne’s features make it perfect for wearable applications.
Tech-Savvy Knitwear Designer Weighs In On Kniterate
Knitwear designer Lindsay Degen worked with with automated desktop knitting machine Kniterate to see how it compares to industrial machines.
