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 itโs 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!
I normally try to steer clear of weapons-related posts, but this “full auto” crossbow from YouTuber TheDuckman666 was too cool to pass up. There’s lots more crossbow-y goodness on his personal site. [via The Automata / Automaton Blog]
Radar Nineteen on Babelgum did a really nice video about MakerBot Industries, suitable for even non-technical audiences.
I’ll be printing some ornaments as gifts this xmas on my MakerBot CupCake CNC, and you can too! Thingiverse is filling up with holiday printables, check out the newest added things! More: CupCake CNC build, part 5: Pulley & enclosure finishing
Feel like you are missing something in your life? It’s probably because you don’t have your own batsignal. Fortunately, thanks to Philipp Tiefenbacher, you can build your own with these plans to make a batlamp.
Celebrate the holidays in style with these adorable MakerBot ornaments, by Thingaverse user rplumley. They don’t seem to be available for sale, but you can of course print one at home with your own MakerBot (or Reprap).
From Thingiverse user gianteye. This is how I’ve seen the world pretty much since 1994 or so. CROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!
Will Langford, the Tufts student who created printable shop glasses on his MakerBot and rendered Thom Yorke’s head in 3D, has now printed a Sumbot chassis for an Arduino-driven sumo. Nice work, Will! It’s so cute! Will’s page on Thingiverse More: Print your own glasses Radioheadรยดs Thom Yorke printed in 3D
