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!
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 […]
I see people online asking about what brand of material is recommended all the time. One thing that people often overlook is that each individual color has its own properties as well! If you happen to get a brand that has qualities you like, you may find that the color you have selected doesn’t perform […]
Glarses is a youtube channel I had never heard of till today. However, I saw that thumbnail and thought that the massive keyboard looked really interesting and clicked through. Though the channel seems to primarily focus on keybaords and keyboard reviews, this particular one is a maker’s video for sure. The titular Glarses set out […]
