Watch These Makers Transform a Wheelchair into an Interactive Bumblebee Costume
Central Florida Maker groups use their diverse skills to create an interactive Bumblebee costume in only 3 weeks for a Magic Wheelchair recipient.
Maker News
From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
Call For Makers: Maker Faire Bay Area Needs You
Our yearly call for makers is now open! This is your chance to have your project considered for display at the Bay Area Maker Faire coming up in May. You have to apply because there are just so many incredible projects and makers, and unfortunately there’s not enough space to have everyone. To get a taste […]
Third Annual Maker Faire Kuwait Gains Momentum
Held at the Kuwait International Fairgrounds for five days, this year’s Maker Faire Kuwait promises to be even bigger and more dynamic than years past.
Experimenting with Smart Infill for Stronger 3D Prints
There seem to be a never ending supply of inventive ways that home experimenters are forwarding 3d printing. Stefan from CNC Kitchen on Youtube is showing off some really cool experimentation in this video that take advantage of easy to use physical simulation software to create infills for your 3d printed parts that are much […]
Crash Course In Hardwood
Learning woodworking can surprisingly end up more confusing than one would anticipate. Not only do you need to learn how to work with the different materials, you have to figure out how to buy it! If you’ve never gone to buy hardwoods before, you may not be aware of the complexities. That first trip to […]
Cool Crowdfunding: Tabletop Cities, Robot Arms, and Bots
We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever deliver. Cool Crowdfunding is our way of sharing some of […]
Start And Stop GCode: Commands To Make Your Printer Do Your Bidding
3D printers communicate via a language called G-code, like all Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines. This versatile language provides a set of human-readable commands for controlling each action that a 3D printer performs. Slicing software may be thought of as an interpreter for translating 3D models into a series of G-code commands for producing a […]
