Author Archives: mahto

Turn a Chumby into a tiny internet kiosk

In a quest to earn a fine bottle of scotch (and help my friend Marty out with a project), I modified the Chumby web browser to be a full-screen kiosk. To make it work, just grab this file, unzip the … Continue reading

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The One-Hour Coasterbot

Gareth just finished a Make: Projects version of the one-hour coasterbot build that I created for a contest last year. Thanks, Gareth!

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Interview at Robots Dreams

Lem Fugitt from Robots Dreams stopped by the Botcave and interviewed me. We also talked about MakerBot: Thanks, Lem!

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Salt & Pepper Creature (Work in Progress)

I’m working on a three part, printable model (top, bottom, actuator arm) that can be made into a little electronic puppet by adding a cheap servo and snapping it together. It’s an adaptation of DesignGlut’s Salt and Pepper Shakers. Model … Continue reading

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Keepon head hat

Keepon came to visit the Botcave last week, so I made him a hat that looks like his own head.

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Physical build progress meter for 3d printer

Yesterday I made this progress meter attachment for the 3d printer that I have at work, that rotates to show me how far along my print is: Love 3d printing with your Thing-o-Matic, but wish there were a better way … Continue reading

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Toilet paper roll holder

Today I designed a toilet paper roll holder: Tired of having to hunt for that roll of soft tissue every time you do your business? If only there were a fashionable hook upon which you could place this precious velvet! … Continue reading

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