Plan C Live: The Civic Response in the UK
“I think one of the amazing things at the time when we had spun up so quickly was pulling together that energy, that drive, that determination to solve this one single problem.”
10 Tips for Converting a 3D Printer to Pellet Extrusion
Make the switch from extruded filament to closed-loop recycled plastic pellets with these helpful tips
Plan C Live: Mind The Mask
This long holiday weekend is expected to challenge everyone’s resolve to stay safe. We talk with Sabrina Paseman of FixtheMask.com about wearing masks, which types of masks work best, and which do not offer the best protection from COVID-19. We’ll also talk about why masks remain the best defense against COVID-19 and what kind of […]
Seeeduino Xiao
The Seeeduino Xiao boasts an impressively compact size, low price tag, and formidable hardware. It is hard not to be a fan of Seeed after having used the Xiao. As a board retailer and manufacturer, Seeed Studio regularly pushes out powerful products that are insanely inexpensive compared to their competitors; we see this with their […]
Low Tech Pewter Casting In The Kitchen
Last month we shared an incredibly impressive example of how you can do some pewter casting with a laser cutter. Since pewter melts at a relatively low temperature, materials like MDF can withstand the heat wel enough to be a decent mold. However, that tutorial really needed a laser to create the details and 3d […]
4 Tips and Tricks For Faux Enamel Pins With The Xtool Laserbox
I got really excited when I found out we were partnering with xTool, to show off their Laserbox Pro. It’s a very nice desktop laser, and you know how much I love lasers, so I was pretty pumped. I’ve also had a project in mind I’ve wanted to do for quite some time; faux enamel […]
Make:Cast – How Hard Can It Be?
In this episode, I talk with Tim Deagan in his garage workshop in Austin, TX. He says his lifelong motto has been: “How Hard Can It Be?”, even though he has repeatedly learned that most things are indeed harder than they initially look. We talk about creating Flame Effects, Propane Patio Heaters and the resurgence of Ham Radio during Covid-19.