Waterjets and 3D objects
Simon from BigBlueSaw showed me this interesting use of a waterjet – creating a flexible, interactive surface. The surface can be moved along the same dimension as the cut – Link. Related: How a Waterject works – Link.
Tools
Make Controller kit alpha developers downloads & schematics
The MAKE Controller kit will ship in August, but here are all the schematics! MAKE Controller Kit Spec Sheet.pdf Make Controller Kit User Guide & Alpha Developer Quick Start userguides.zip MAKE Controller Kit Schematics MAKE Application Board Schematics.pdf MAKE Controller Board Schematics.pdf Rowley CrossWorks Project (super latest) makecontrollerkit_alpha_02.zip makecontrollerkit_alpha.zip Make Controller Kit API Reference alpha_api_ref.zip […]
Save your paintbrush in the paint can
Instead of washing your brushes, store them in the paint cans like the pros – Link.
Hot wire foam cutter
GotMarko writes in with a hot wire foam cutter made from some posts on MAKE/Instructables – “A hot wire foam cutter and the jig I used to cut 4-inch styrofoam balls in half…Instead of the CD case project box, I just used a three wide plastic outlet box from HD to hold the dimmer and […]
MAKE Controller Kit – shipping in August
Our sincerest apologies to all of you who have already pre-ordered the MAKE Controller Kit and are being affected by its delayed release. The issue lies with an announcement from the manufacturer that one of the crucial capabilities of the chip was possibly no longer available. At one point they said it might work, but […]
Miter saw laser guide retrofit
Here’s a nice add-on ($25) to a saw if you cut a lot of wood with a Miter saw and want/need a laser guide – “Projects a clear line just to left of blade cut. Replaces the outside washer on a miter saw. Self callibrating-sits flush against saw blade. Auto on/off-activates when spun over 400 […]
Looking for a good soldering iron?
Looking for a good soldering iron? Check out the suggestions from other Makers out there, seems like Weller is a fave’ – Link.
