This 3D Printing Contest Wants You to Design the Next Accessibility Device
Have an idea for a 3D printed device to help those with limited hand mobility? Join this contest to share your idea with those who need it.
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!
Autonomous Robots, Cars, and Drones… What Will You Do with Lidar?
As prices tumble, lidar is becoming the go-to tool for autonomous robotic vision — and its applications go well beyond autonomous vehicles.
Here’s to Simple Builds: Or How a Door Stop Changed Our Lives
We used to duct tape an old battery into the door strike every day, true story! But this door stop solved an annoying office-wide problem.
3D Knit Your Own Clothes with Kniterate
You might say that the relationship between textile production and computing has always been a little close-knit.
Weekend Watch: Let’s Make Something Awesome Together
Nicholas Zastrow wants to us all to make something awesome together. His inspiring Youtube channel hasn’t been around long, but it’s a gem.
Sensoree’s 3D Printed Fabric Animates Your Goosebumps
“That gave me goosebumps. Did you feel it too?” With Sensoree’s biometric jacket 3D printed goosebumps move with the sensation of awe.
Build Modular Animal Robots with the Animech Project
For someone without a background or education in engineering and electronics, robotics can be a daunting field. That’s why Jeffrey Moore of The Animech Project is developing robotics kits that help teach those skills in a fun and accessible way. The Animech Project, on display at this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, is creating robotics kits […]