Stratsys Fortus Unboxing
i.materialise’s new printer is so massive (about 6,600 pounds) that it had to be hauled out of the truck by a crane and crammed through the door by a whole bunch of dudes. [Thanks, Joris]
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!
Cycloidal Speed Reducer
From Thingiverse user mattmoses. I cannot resist a good .GIF mechanism animation
MicroSD Drive Poses As Mini Atari 810 Floppy
We owned an Atari 800, when I was a kid, and also owned the full-size original version of this drive. Rossum built this tiny simulacrum around an MicroSD drive that uses 8 GB cards. The case is a 3D print from Shapeways.
Sharpie Pen Plotter
Check out this Sharpie plotter attachment for the Phlatprinter CNC kit cutter. Even though it requires a manual pen swap, it’s still mesmerizing to watch it plot in image.
Marine’s Field-Improvised Chess Set From Afghanistan
A Marine’s battlefield chess set made from shells, rounds, and bottle caps.
Meet the Makers: Nirav Patel
Nirav Patel is literally making things with a wave of his hand. Harnessing a hacked Kinect, he has written a program for “Gestural 3D Printing”. He calls the project “inane and irrelevant” but it is actually a perfect, shining example of creative ingenuity!
Meet The Makers: Nirav Patel
Nirav Patel is literally making things with a wave of his hand. Harnessing a hacked Kinect, he has written a program for “Gestural 3D Printing”. He calls the project “inane and irrelevant” but it is actually a perfect, shining example of creative ingenuity! Nirav, his Kinect, and his RepRap will be at Maker Faire Bay […]