This Week in Making: New Planets, Voice Control, and 3D Printed Action Figures
See the faces of open source, discover three crowdfunding campaigns to watch, and check out newly discovered planets.
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!
Family Bonding Over a Giant CNC Router Project
Building a big piece of machinery is a great bonding experience!
7 Beginner Machining Tips, Learned the Hard Way
Sometimes learning is painful. Avert your eyes if you can’t witness mistakes.
Hit Snooze by Shooting This Alarm Clock with Nerf Darts
Haven’t you ever wanted to shoot your clock?
Fusion 360 Adds “Slicer” for Laser Cutting and CNC Routing
Autodesk adds a slicer app to Fusion 360, perfect for helping you out with your next laser cut or CNC’d project.
Software Review: Iris Calculator
Save time and effort when designing a mechanical iris with this calculator.
Minimalist Clock Tells Time with LEDs
Check out this glowing acrylic time piece