Maker Pro News: Lessons From Layoffs, Machine Learning for Maker Pros, and More
This week, we learn a few lessons from company layoffs and dive into how machine learning can affect the careers of maker pros.
Month: February 2018
How To Modify A Playstation Controller For Muscular Dystrophy
I’ve been doing these game controller modifications, to make gaming easier for people who have physical disabilities, for a few years now. Over that time, I’ve come up with a method that is quick, relatively easy, fully functional, but a bit ugly. The most common complaint I get is that people can’t “click” the thumbsticks. […]
Tips of the Week: Tracing Photos for CAD, Dissolving ShapeLock, Glazing Putty, and a Cool Needle-Threading Trick
Photo tips, 7 ways of desoldering, a needle threading trick, and more.
Carve and Construct Your Own Fidget Cube
Got a laser cutter? Carve and construct your own fidget cube. It will provide way more entertainment than an ordinary fidget spinner.
Homemaking a Wooden Block and Tackle Pulley System
Watch as Steve from The Small Workshop makes his own pulley system for getting heavy items down from his attic.
Learn To Make Simple Chocolate Sculptures For Valentines Day
Get started in the kitchen with this simple, but impressive valentine’s day project
Maker Spotlight: Amanda Preske
Amanda Preske is a jewelry artist who comes from a family of creators. Her mediums of choice are broken electronics and epoxy resin.