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!
Guglielmo Marconiโs early experiments in wireless communication, particularly his radio transmission during the 1899 Americaโs Cup yacht races, had sparked broad interest in the nascent technology. The press was closely covering these developments, which helped Marconiโs popularity but also tantalized others who longed to try and re-create his tests. They got their wish when American Electrician published detailed […]
Name Richard Cleveland Where are you located? Calgary, Alberta Canada What is your day job? Product Specialist/Content Creator Youtube | Website What kinds of stuff do you make? If it can be 3d printed then I print it. How did you get started making stuff? I have been into making before it was a thing! […]
I absolutely love when people design things for 3d printing that are somewhat open-ended. By that I mean that the final product or result is somewhat up to the person doing it. Kits are a perfect example and this art project is another delightul example. JoshkenYT has put together this set that allows you to […]
A lot of makers struggle to learn CAD. Why is this keystone piece of software such a challenge to learn? One reason is that you have to find projects that motivate to you to do the work of learning. Another is finding other people who can help you throughout the process. This is what I […]
Eavesdrop on virtually the entire radio spectrum โ for 30 bucks! Not long ago, enthusiasts with an urge to listen to radio broadcasts had to make hard choices about what equipment to buy based on their interests. โMulti-bandโ radios provided circuitry for a selected set of frequencies, usually requiring crystals specific to each band. A basic […]
Research using 3d printing technology never ends. There are always interesting things popping up that feel like they have to be useful, we just don’t know exactly how yet. In this case, folks at the Paulson School of engineering and the Wyss Institute at Harvard University have constructed a machine that extrudes 3 materials at […]
Google just announced the latest in the Coral ecosystem. The Coral Dev Board Micro, available “soon” at $79.99 from the coral.ai store. Ever since they announced this board a few months ago, we’ve been curious. This board seems to be following along in the “kitchen sink” mentality, packing in an onboard camera and microphone so […]
