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Soda Can Label Embossing

Soda Can Label Embossing

Positive response to the review of my antique Tapewriter label embosser got me thinking about lower-cost ways to make embossed aluminum labels. A comment from reader Rick Hyde (“Actually, the aluminum is so ductile that I bet any Dymo machine can emboss it.”) led me to wonder about feeding thin aluminum strip to one of […]

My Robot, Makey

My Robot, Makey

Makey is an autonomous robot programmed to follow objects around and avoid obstacles. It has a fully enclosed chassis and uses tank steering.