Lightbeams Structural Engineering System
I wanted a way to build rigid, strong, high-precision objects that are much larger than I can cut in my personal laser cutter. In response, I designed Lightbeams — which I’m now turning loose in the world.
Laser cutter
Design by Code: Laser-Cut Lamp
Codeable Objects is a library for Processing that lets anyone design and construct an artifact using geometric computation and digital fabrication. This tutorial will show you how to use the library to make a laser-cut lamp.
The Electronic Nag
Build a Notification Alert Generator that pesters you to do your chores.
Cellphone Car Ignition
Remote-start your ride from any distance, sans key fob.
Folding-Wing Glider: Rockets Up … Glides Down!
This balsa wood glider catapults up with wings folded back, wings pop open and it gently glides down.
Custom Lens Shapes for Eyewear
Do you wear glasses? Most opticians have eyeglass frames that are all a variation on the standard flat long (side-to-side) rectangle scheme. This may be fine for people with skinny long faces, but it’s unsuitable for other face types. Rimless lenses can be ANY shape you desire (even shapes that you don’t find at the […]
