Review: Monokei Standard Keyboard
We took the Monokei Standard for a test drive. Join us while we share our thoughts.
Maker News
From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, thereโs 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!
Bambu Launches New Budget Multi-Color 3D Printer, The A1 Mini
They’ve been teasing it online for a few weeks now, and the time has come to officially introduce the Bambu Lab A1 Mini. Much to the surprise of many in the community, Bambu have chosen to go with a “bed slinger” design, or one in which the bed moves as well as the extruder, reminiscent […]
Review of mBot Neo
What is the mBot Neo, anyway? The mBot Neo a coding robot that makes learning interactive, engaging, and loads of fun! With its cutting-edge technology, this educational robot takes learning to a whole new level by showcasing real-world applications, and we need to mention lego compatibility too. How To Put mBot Neo Together The instructions […]
Brittany Cohen’s Fluid Based Wearable Art Is Mesmerizing
Sometimes a few very simple concepts can breathe new life into a project. It takes a very smart and persistent person to figure out what those simple things are and to see the project through. Brittany Cohen, an electrical engineer, has been sharing the process of building this mesmerizing fluid filled wearable art piece on […]
Review: LaserPecker 4 Dual Diode
The LaserPecker 4 has a funny name but the laser itself exudes quality. I was surprised and pleased. This thing is honestly great.
Open Source Hardware Certifications For August 2023
In August we added 64 new certifications, from medical equipment to musical instruments to engine control units, and everything in between, and we were happy to have new and recurring names showing up!
Trig – The Oldest Practical Math
My guests on this episode are the authors of Make Trigonometry, Build Your Way from Triangles to Analytic Geometry, Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron. Make Trigonometry is the third math book that Joan and Rich have written with us, the previous books being Make Geometry and Make Calculus.
Joan calls herself a recovering rocket scientist. In that career, she worked on spacecraft headed to distant planents. Her co-author, Rich, has a very different background as an open source developer who has been involved in 3D printing since its emergence in the maker community.
โTogether they have come up with a way to teach math using 3D models that turn math into a hands-on learning experience for students.
