Party at the Maker Media Lab: Celebrate the 2015 Digital Fabrication Issue
Our 2015 Digital Fabrication Issue will hit newsstands soon, so we’re inviting Makers (you!) to come demo machines and nab a copy of the issue.
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!
Metamason Wins 3D Printing Competition with Customizable CPAP Masks
A startup wins $15,000 for their innovative design for home-printable CPAP masks.
Progress Report: Secretive Club Designing, 3D Printing a Full-Size BB-8
In preparation for Episode VII, a secretive BB-8 Builders Club has created STL files for building a life-size BB-8 droid.
Personalize Your Pumpkin with Mr Potato Head-Style Add-Ons
Sure, carving your pumpkin is fine, but you can bring it to the next level with 3D printed pieces inspired by Mr Potato Head.
We Talk to the Mystery Maker Behind the 3D Printed Railgun
Make: talks to the man behind the homemade, portable railgun that the net has gone nuts over.
10 Spooky 3D Printed Halloween Props and Decorations
We gather 10 of the spookiest Halloween props, decorations, and accessories made with 3D printing.
3D Printing a Robust Cubesat for Space-Bound Dev Boards
We talk to Craig Kief and Brian Zufelt from COSMIAC about their plans not just to fly the Raspberry Pi into orbit, but to 3D print the satellite that’s going to take it there.
