This Week in Making: Crafty Drinking, Raspberry Spi Cams, and Engineering a Third Thumb
This week, visit a Portland bar with a crafty side, build your own spy camera, and check out some talented makers.
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!
Register Now for Tormach’s Weekend of Training and Machining Fun
Tormach Tech Days will feature a mixture of training and show and tell. Pros from the CNC machining industry will be there as teachers.
Filament Friday: T-Lyne Reshapes Your Prints
Taulman 3D T-Lyne’s features make it perfect for wearable applications.
This Custom Built “Commute Deck” Makes it Easy to Work on the Go
The Commute Deck is designed to provide a productive computing experience for UNIX terminal work in tight places, like a train or airplane.
Tales of a 6th Grade Maker: Tribulations of a Laser Cutting Science Fair Project
Elijah ran into some hiccups while building a laser to slice through paper for his middle school science fair.
Use a Vinyl Cutter to Design Stencils for Spray Painting
While it’s an older practice, stenciling continues to have modern relevance, especially with new techniques afforded by digital cutting tools.
Tech-Savvy Knitwear Designer Weighs In On Kniterate
Knitwear designer Lindsay Degen worked with with automated desktop knitting machine Kniterate to see how it compares to industrial machines.