Turn the Crank and Watch This Mechanical Camping Scene Come to Life
A gift for a long distance partner shows a great use of mechanical design
Month: January 2017
This Autonomous Boat Went from California to Hawaii and Beyond
After Damon met his autonomous boat in Hawaii after launching it from California, he set its course towards New Zealand.
Open Sourcing Plans for “Low-Tech, High-Thinking” Water Filters
OHorizons works on providing access to clean drinking water by teaching local communities to build and maintain their own water filtration systems.
3D Printing Topographical Maps from Space Shuttle Data
Here’s how I wrote a program to convert the Space Shuttle Endeavor’s geographical data into topographical 3D printed maps.
Learn the Double-Stitch Technique to Handsew Leather
This basic technique will propel you toward custom leather tool coverings, bags, apparel, and more.
Math Monday: Tons of Triangles
Triangles Everywhere!
This Week in Making: High Voltage Heat, Makerbot Loses a CEO, and More
This week, Makerbot undergoes a big change, we discovered an awesome science channel on Youtube, Maker Faire comes to Chicago, and more!