Dalek Art Car at Burning Man
A Dalek and a Storm Trooper walk in to a bar …
Makers
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
This week’s Flickr pool roundup includes some sweet Halo props, impressive amateur astrophotography, a Viking helmet with a fiber-optic mohawk, and more! Check it out!
Zero to Maker: Crash Course in Laser Cutting
“And that’s just the beginning, there are all types of materials that work with the laser cutter. In addition to cardboard and paper, you can etch glass, cut acrylic, and engrave leather. You can even laser etch onto a chocolate bar.” Said Zack, my TechShop Dream Coach who has been guiding me on my Zero to Maker journey. He was also today’s Laser Cutting SBU substitute teacher.
Zero to Maker: The Benefits of an Outside Perspective
“So do you think it’s possible?,” I asked with a slightly concerned (but curiously hopeful) look on my face.
“Well, not really,” replied Zack, “But I do think we’re going to give it a good shot and we’re definitely going to learn a lot. Here’s how we can think about it…”
So began my conversation with Zack Johnson, my designated “Dream Coach” at TechShop.
Carlos Nielbock: Metalworking Master Craftsman (video)
Carlos Nielbock is a Master Craftsman in architectural ornamental metalwork and design. He started his craft as an apprentice in a German monastery, then trained further in the ancient Journeyman tradition. In this video he shows his replica of the 1862 World’s Fair welcome gate, his Low Altitude Wind Turbine, and passion for ancient bronze castings from Benin.
Syfy’s Alphas “Catch and Release” – Has A Maker
Some silly stereotypes in the episode, but a fun watch and the maker, she is the hero engineer :)
MAKE Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
Highlights from this week’s MAKE Flickr pool roundup include some lovely long-exposure double-pendulum light painting, a beautifully-built and -shot cigar-box guitar, and an awesome WWII-era GE searchlight stabbing into the night sky with its 800,000,000 candela beam. Check ’em out.