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Makin’ stuff with machines

This is what I’ve been up to for the past few days. Making some stepper motor mounts to retrofit a manual xy table into a stepper motor version. It’s basically just some machined aluminum standoffs, with an aluminum mounting plate … Continue reading

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Mendel Progress!

I’m building a RepRap Mendel 3d printer, using parts printed for me by my friend Marty on Makerbot 131, and hardware from ultimachine. Tonight’s project was to assemble all of the pieces that I could. I was able to get … Continue reading

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Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire 2010!

I had a great time this Saturday at the Ann Arbor Mini Maker Faire 2010! Big thanks to Bob Stack for inviting me, and to my wonderful parents for helping to man my booth (I showed off my new-and-improved laser … Continue reading

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Maker Faire 2010 Photos!

After taking a little journey east, I headed west to help out with this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area. This was my fifth Faire, but my first time as staff, and it was a blast! Don’t fret if you missed … Continue reading

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East coast tour!

I’m finally back from my east and west travel adventures. Thanks to everyone who took the time to show me around and share their thoughts with me! I had a great time checking out the ITP Spring Show, Alpha One … Continue reading

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The Mid-Atlantic Mini Maker Faire

Oh yeah, something about we took a field trip to the Mid-Atlantic Mini Maker Faire this past weekend . Full photoset here. Sweet photo of us by Matthew Forr.

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Midway:Booth @ CMU Spring Carnival 2010

I had the good fortune to check out Midway:Booth, part of the 2010 Spring Carnival at Carnegie Mellon University. Combining the best features of an art installation and a fun house, these booths (really, calling them miniature pavilions would be … Continue reading

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