Funky-fresh 3D printing on an old HP 540
OK, so it looks fussy and maddeningly slow, but hey, proof o’ concept (circa 2008). It works! [Via Boing Boing] 3D Printing Demo
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!
ThingiverseCollage is like drawing with MakerBot sprinkles
Love Thingiverse, but having trouble coming to terms with the fact that there are just too many awesome designs to be able to print and use them all yourself?
Open Retail panel tomorrow at Eyebeam in NYC
Tomorrow some MAKE friends will participate in a panel discussion called Open Retail at Eyebeam’s Summer School series in New York City. The event will also be live streamed, for all you out-of-towners. Moderated by Dustyn Roberts, Eyebeam Disscussants: Bre Pettis, MakerBot; Giana González, Hacking Couture; Becky Stern, CRAFT and MAKE Magazines, Sternlab Using Re:Group […]
Flat-pack chair design software
Bdring, on Buildlog.Net Blog, writes: I am just amazed, and I am not easily amazed. I saw this SketchChair application at the Ponoko Blog. This is just plain amazing. I love Flat-pack and this is like Flat-pack crack. This program is a collaboration between Greg Saul and the JST ERATO Design UI Project in Tokyo. […]
Zach from MakerBot on the Design Process
When I was in New York recently, I had a chance to visit with the folks at Makerbot. Zach Hoeken is in charge of R & D for the project and had some interesting things to say about how he uses the Design Process on the Makerbot.
LED-illuminated acrylic MakerBot
From the MAKE Flickr pool: This nerdpr0n beauty shot of an acrylic MakerBot CupCake 3D printer. Most makerbotters stick to the classic plywood enclosure because acrylic has a tendency to crack — but the payoff, if executed well, oh baby. This one was made by Rob Giseburt of CCCKC.
Jamming with a MakerBot
EFFALO is experimenting with using MakerBot printers in live performance.