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November 14, 2014
BITalino (r)evolution: Circuits for Quantified Self and More
We first met Hugo Silva last year when he introduced us to Bitalino, an Arduino-compatible electronics toolkit designed for exploring the various physiological signals that the human body gives off. The latest iteration of the platform, BITalino (r)evolution, is more affordable and capable than ever, but the team still needs […]
A Working 3D Printed Guitar
Have you ever wondered if a working guitar could be 3D printed? That question has now been answered by Jeff Kerr’s beautifuly printed model. Not only does it look great, it sounds very good too, as seen in the video below. The design may seem a little strange if you’re […]
November 11, 2014
Elephants, Castles, and Maker Faires
Rollup, rollup, for the greatest (show) and tell on Earth and the Elephant and Castle mini Maker Faire.
ABS or PLA? Choosing The Right Filament
I sell filament, so I get asked this question a lot! The answer comes down mainly to understand the different properties of plastic and matching those to your project. Let’s start with ABS. (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene as it’s known by in it’s hometown) is the grandfather of home FDM filaments. Temperature: […]
Bringing makers back to the Lab
Scientists working in a lab are just folks. Like motor heads with cars, we have our favourite makes and models—except with scientists, it's all about the lab equipment.
Smart Remote Control Doubles as Super Simple IR Sniffer
Want to sniff a remote control or other IR device's control codes? The Smart Remote Control will make quick work of that, combining an Arduino Yún with a simple solderless breadboard circuit.
November 10, 2014
Art and Tech Mix at Miami Mini Maker Faire 2014
The 2nd Annual Miami Mini Maker Faire highlighted the best of art and technology from South Florida. 
New Kickstarter Promises “World’s Most Conductive Filament”
For a few years now, many of us in the 3D Printing community have been eagerly awaiting a highly-conductive filament that would allow us to print circuits as part of our 3D printed projects. Now a new kickstarter is promising a filament that is “1,000 times more electrically conductive” than […]
3D Printing Around The House: In The Yard
Our annual guide to 3D Printing just came out! To celebrate, we’re going to spend a week focusing on 3D printing in the home. Each day we’ll focus on a different area such as the kitchen, bathroom, or workshop! Today we’ll explore the yard and the many ways that […]
New Project: 10 Great Short Prints
Sometimes you just want fast prints for handouts, demos, or even while exhibiting at Maker Faire! Here’s the 3DP Test Team’s curated list of fast prints that work well on any machine and take very little time.
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