Reflow Oven That Signals When It’s Done
Ray Wang’s modified his reflow toaster oven with a temperature probe controlled by an Arduino Pro, as well as an automatic door opener and auto-activating fan to reduce cool-down time.
Workshop
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for the industrial arts from metal and woodworking to CNC machining and 3D printing.
Up Mini
A heated bed and a sleek enclosure offer an affordable multimaterial option.
DAVID 3D Scanners
Finally, consumer-grade scanners for your desktop!
B9 Creator
The B9 Creator produced the finest prints of any machine we tested.
Know Your Slicing and Control Software for 3D Printers
From the pages of MAKE’s Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2014: programs for prepping and printing 3D parts.
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Articulated Camera Stand
A tripod is the most common way to stabilize a camera. But there are a few situations where a regular tripod is very impractical. In this project, I show you how to make a small table top articulated camera stand from a desk lamp and a few piece of scrap wood. This lets you get pictures from any height and just about any angle. Its a great tool for documenting your DIY projects.
Using Scooters and Go-Karts to Disrupt Engineering Education
Charles Guan has an “undying desire to create that which should not be created”, like his treaded skateboard (called LandBearShark). For the last two years, he has been sharing his fabrication knowledge with MIT engineering students as an instructor in a disruptive course that he created, which requires that they build and race a custom electric vehicle.
