This Week in Making: Touch Screen Table, Lego Rover, and DIY Electric Longboard
This week, build yourself a touch screen table, an exceptionally mobile Lego rover, or a cheap electric longboard.
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!
Building A Giant Mechanical Iris Into A Wall
I upgraded my mechanical iris!
Other Machine Co: Bantam’s Danielle Applestone Discusses Rebranding, Acquisition, and Bre Pettis
Danielle Applestone, CEO of Bantam Tools, talks design, manufacturing, investors, and partnering with Bre Pettis.
Don’t Write Off TinkerCad as Too Simple
Geoff Shorts assumed TinkerCad would be a pointless step-down from Fusion, but was pleasantly surprised by the results he got.
Download and Print Maker Mayhem, the Hackerspace Board Game
A cooperative game for 3-6 players where you plan and attempt to execute a crazy hackserspace project together.
Raspberry Pi Haunted Jack in the Box
Take the suspense of a leaping clown and add face-detection that creepily turns a crank when it sees you approaching.
Maker Pro News: Maker Pros do B2B, Indiegogo Launches a Marketplace, and More
This past week, Inventables spotlighted its maker pro users, Indiegogo launched a marketplace, and new 3D printing frontiers were reached.
