This Week in Making: Cardboard Kirby, 3D Printed Google Glass Headset, and More
This week, street artists paint over hate speech, Kirby is birthed from cardboard, Hacker House builds an automated gardener, and more.
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 makersโincluding the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether youโre already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
3D Print a Uniquely Patterned Mouse Pad
Tired of using a file folder for his mouse, Valentin Postl decided to improve his desk space by 3D printing his own mouse pad.
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.
Weekend Watch: Wintergatan’s Wonderful Works
Every video on Wintergatanโs 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 Atwoodโs 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.
