Cornell Students Create Virtual Archery Game
Inspired by the bow-and-arrow use in Legend of Zelda games, Cornell students Mohamed Abdellatif and Michael Ross created a Virtual Archery game as their Cornell University ECE 4760 Final Project.
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
Star Wars Snowflakes
Matters of Grey shared 19 Stars Wars snowflakes patterns a couple of years ago, and even though they’re not new, it doesn’t make them any less stellar. Several of the designs look ripe for 3D printing. Now the real question is: who’s down to post CAD files for them on Thingiverse? Looks like the Vadar […]
3D-Printed Gun Fires Real Bullets
The folks over at Defense Distributed, the home of the Wiki Weapon Project, have successfully fired an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle with a 3D-printed lower receiver. They were able to fire off only six rounds before the part failed, but some would consider that a pretty decent outcome considering it’s composed of printed plastic. Now, the entire gun is not printed–just the lower receiver (the regulated part), but it’s a good first step. Regardless of you stance on gun control (or conceptual lack thereof), this project is worth keeping an eye on.
Holiday 3D Printer Buyer’s Guide Hangout Live on Air
We currently sell eight different 3D Printers on the Maker Shed, and we’d like to help you decide which is best for you. Whether you’re an artist, engineer, parent or teenager, we’ll set you up with a Printer that will fit your needs. Tune in tomorrow, Dec. 6 at 2pm PST/5pm EST on the +MAKE page, or catch it later on the MAKE YouTube page. If you have pressing questions about which printer would be best for you, come hang out and post your questions in the comments so we can answer them on the air.
3DEA, 3D Printing Pop Up Store, Opens in NYC
MAKE has partnered with 3DEA, a pop up 3D printing emporium in New York City’s fashion district. The store will sell printers and 3D printed objects as well as a lineup of classes, workshops, and presentations.
Blowback Over 3D Systems Suit?
In the wake 3D Systems’ patent infringement suit against Kickstarter and Formlabs, celebrated 3D printing artist Joshua Harker has removed 3D Systems from his Kickstarter campaign.
Type A Machines Series 1 Dual Extruder – Now Shipping from the Maker Shed
The Series 1 from Type A Machines is now available in the Maker Shed! This 3D printer won Best in Class in our Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing for good reason. It features a huge 9″ x 9″ x 9″ build area, a competitive price, and now dual extruders for dual color or mixed media printing.
