3D-fabbed “owl wrap” for headphones
Eric Weinhoffer made this owl wrap for his Skullcandy Ink’d in-ear headphones on his Makerbot. Owl Headphone Wrap More: John Park’s earbud owl 3D-printed 7-piece puzzle cube
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!
Eric Weinhoffer made this owl wrap for his Skullcandy Ink’d in-ear headphones on his Makerbot. Owl Headphone Wrap More: John Park’s earbud owl 3D-printed 7-piece puzzle cube
Though it sort of negates some of the best aspects of video gaming, this experiment from Waterloo Labs does outline a useful method for mapping projectile impacts on a projection screen using accelerometers. As suggested at the end of the above vid, there a number of infinitely safer methods for registering the desired mouse clicks […]
In this Boing Boing Video, PopSci columnist and author of the splendid and high-recommend Theo Gray’s Mad Science, explains how electrochemical machining (ECM) works and shows off a rig he put together to do ECM in his shop. The entire how-to can be found at popsci.com. Carve Steel with Saltwater, Electricity and a Tin Earring […]
Eric Weinhoffer used his Makerbot to create this simple little puzzle. Files and instructions on Thingiverse. 7-Piece Block Puzzle Pieces
Jim Seller’s made this amazing box full of gorgeously-machined art-widgets as a gift for a friend. It doesn’t actually do anything, except make people feel really good looking at the craftsmanship and love involved. Jim wanted to make something in the style of a 19th century scientific instrument. He calls it the ETD (Earth Tremor […]
Inspired by the sartorial geekiness of Bre Pettis and Cory Doctorow, this enterprising desktop fabber printed out his own glasses on a Makerbot. Glasses by langfordw [via adafruit]
There are two 3D printing workshops happening in Philadelphia soon: Fab@Home 3D printing workshops Fab@Home creator, Evan Malone will give a workshop on 3D Printing and 3D Modeling for the Fab@Home Fabber. Attendees will be able to work hands-on with the Fab@Home machine. The workshop is Wednesday, June 17 from 6 to 8PM at Klein […]