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November 7, 2014
What is Print Quality?
Testing to failure and quantitative methods are more informative than visual inspection
3D Evolution: The State of Printing From Our Review Roundup
The new printers are much more polished than their predecessors — but are they as consumer-ready as their finish and packaging suggest?
New Project: 3D-Printed Pinhole Camera
The fully functional P6*6 camera uses 120 roll film, comes in 35mm and 50mm lengths, and is printable without support even on the tiniest of print beds. It makes an impressive 6cm square negative — about 4 times bigger than a standard 35mm neg. Extrude it today and amaze your friends with a uniquely awesome camera and fantastic pinhole photos. 
November 6, 2014
E-Traces: Ballet Slippers That Make Drawings From The Dancer’s Movements
See the big picture when it comes to dance moves with an ingenious piece of wearable electronics by designer Lesia Trubat González called E-Traces. 
New Project: Mini Spin Art Machine
This project came from my love of taking apart broken electronics and experimenting with the components. I had an old computer fan, a 9-volt battery, pens, and the gift of boredom. Next thing I knew, I was creating interesting art! Turning electronic “junk” into unexpected fun is really satisfying. Filed […]
Incredible Aviation-Themed Desk
If you need a desk you can, of course, always buy one. Or you can make an excellent “normal” desk with right angles and the occasional rounded edge. On the other hand, you could make a truly exotic aluminum covered aviation-themed desk like the one pictured above. The results look […]
The Making Of A Cutout Ralph Cake
There's no shortage of fantastic confections floating around the internets these days, but this Cutout Ralph Cake by Kylie Mangles of Freshly Squeez’d really takes the...er, well, it's really good.
European Style: Recapping Maker Faire Rome 2014
I didn’t know what to expect at Maker Faire Rome. Would it be larger or smaller than my Bay Area experiences? Would there be more or less projects? What sort of projects would there be? 
November 5, 2014
Experience over Entertainment
The nature of play is evolving in overdrive. For years, kids have been migrating away from the historical toy categories that made the industry an economic juggernaut. With the rise of mobile, interactive screenplay has pulled a lot of users away from analog toys. With their low cost, high production […]
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