Design Tool for 3D-Printable Robots from Disney Research
Disney, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon, shows off very exciting software for creating 3D-printable robots.
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
Sundial Casts Digital Display — No Electronics Needed
The angled holes in this cool 3D printed Sundial casts a shadow that looks like a digital clock display.
Hack an Old DC Motor to Provide Rotary Input
Watch a Redditor share how he hacked a DC motor and hooked it up to an Arduino to use as an encoder.
Join Us: East Coast Launch Party for the 2015 Digital Fabrication Guide
Join some of Make:’s expert testers in Rhode Island to kick off the release of our 2015 digital fabrication guide.
111 Far-Out Fallout Fan Builds to Welcome You Back to the Wasteland
There are so many props and projects to celebrate Fallout, we had to limit it to 111!
This 3D Printed Telescope Is Powered by Raspberry Pi
We talked to Mark Wrigley about the PiKon telescope, a low-cost telescope kit using 3D printed components, and a Raspberry Pi Camera.
Built from Scrap: This CNC Machine Was Made for $160
German Maker, Norbert Heinz, shows how to create a homemade CNC mill using inexpensive chipboard and repurposed computer CD drives.