MAKE’s Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing
Did you miss MAKE’S Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing preview on Google+ earlier this week? Not to worry. It lives forever on YouTube right here.
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!
3D-Printed Möbius Bacon Strip
Being able to ask “what if…” and getting a print a few minutes later is part of what makes 3D printing so amazing. You might not be able to print a flying car or jetpack anytime soon, but rather, indulging creative curiosity to further the next big thing brings the future that much closer. Therefore, Joaquin Baldwin’s 3D-printed bacon Möbius strips are even cooler than originally thought, and a steal at $19 from Shapeways.
First International Maker Meetup, on 3D Printing, Nov 15
Next Thursday, the first of our new International Maker Meetups is happening. The idea here is to get makers all over the world together, to talk about the latest issue of MAKE, and making in general, hang out with like-minded people in your area, and hopefully have a lot of fun. The main subject of this meet up will be 3D printing and our just-printed Make: Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing.
Printed 3-Bit Mechanical Punch Card Reader
Thingiverse user Chris designed this 3D-printed punch card reader and posted it on the site.
Working Paper M1911 .45 Pistol
It can be cocked, rendered safe, loaded, cycled, field-stripped, and even fired, so long as the load is no stronger than a bit of homemade primer. And though it’s clear that the coil springs, at least, are actually metal parts, the rest of it is nothing more than carefully cut, laminated, glued, shaped, and painted paper.
3D Printing Dilbert-Style
Apparently even Dilbert’s office just got a new 3D printer.
MAKE’S Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing: A Preview on Google+ Nov. 5
MAKE’s 3D printer buyer’s guide hits the newsstands Nov. 20. Join the editors of MAKE for a sneak peak on Monday for a special Google+ Hangout on Air Nov. 5 at 2pm PST and 5pm EST