Review: LaserPecker 4 Dual Diode
The LaserPecker 4 has a funny name but the laser itself exudes quality. I was surprised and pleased. This thing is honestly great.
Maker News
From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
Open Source Hardware Certifications For August 2023
In August we added 64 new certifications, from medical equipment to musical instruments to engine control units, and everything in between, and we were happy to have new and recurring names showing up!
Trig – The Oldest Practical Math
My guests on this episode are the authors of Make Trigonometry, Build Your Way from Triangles to Analytic Geometry, Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron. Make Trigonometry is the third math book that Joan and Rich have written with us, the previous books being Make Geometry and Make Calculus.
Joan calls herself a recovering rocket scientist. In that career, she worked on spacecraft headed to distant planents. Her co-author, Rich, has a very different background as an open source developer who has been involved in 3D printing since its emergence in the maker community.
Together they have come up with a way to teach math using 3D models that turn math into a hands-on learning experience for students.
PlanetART: Nurturing Sustainability Through Art and Education
Note: If you are considering a vacation in Italy in October, remember that Maker Faire Rome The European Edition, one of the world’s largest Maker Faires, will be taking place in Rome from the 20th to the 22nd. In the heart of Europe, an exciting and enlightening event is making waves, inviting us to delve into […]
Student Days At Maker Faire: The Coolest Field Trip At Discounted Rates
We have a program at Maker Faire Bay Area that I really love. It’s called Student Days and it is focused on getting more youth involved through their schools. We set aside time on the Friday of the faire (Two Fridays this year!) where schools can bring full classrooms of students at a reduced rate. […]
How To Properly Scale Your 3D Printed Cosplay Helmet
I see this issue all the time with beginner cosplayers. They get a fancy new 3d printer, download a cool helmet and print it, and it doesn’t fit right. In this video, Tina Ross walks you through the process of getting those helmets to fit your head perfectly. She covers how to measure your head, […]
A Watershed Moment: Apple’s Endorsement of Right to Repair in California
For years, we’ve been fighting for your right to fix your stuff, and it’s finally paying off. In a move that’s tantamount to the Berlin Wall of tech monopolies crumbling, Apple has officially endorsed California’s Right to Repair Bill, SB 244. A Long Time Coming The iFixit team and an incredible coalition has spent the […]
