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Solenoid Beam Engine Kit
The Solenoid Beam Engine Kit is a vertical single "cylinder" beam engine kit with an acrylic frame, flywheel and a solenoid piston. The Solenoid Beam Engine Kit is completely electronically controlled. Running speed is adjustable with a pair of push buttons behind the engine to increase/decrease the speed of the engine. Comes complete with Battery box, and Flywheel weights.
https://extkits.co.uk/beam-engine-solenoid-eng... Read More
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3 🎁 Things
#NW #BEND #OR #MISSOULA #MT #SEATTLE #WA
#SupportLocal #Handmade #Recycled #Artisanal #Sustainable #Makers #HolidayMarkets
~ Craft-O Market, The Workhouse, 12/9-10
https://theworkhousebend.com
~ Missoula Holiday MADEfair, 12/10
https://handmademontana.com
~ Seattle Recreative #Upcycled Holiday Market, 12/9
https://www.seattlerecreative.org/
Check out my interviews with #makers and #creators at #SMRRF 2023
https://youtu.be/wGQQmyvE5qE
This right here is what makes me have a #merica moment... a Budweiser, guitar, and some badass electronics equipment to top it off!
How many of you #programming dudes/dudettes and / or #makers out there take a moment to sit back and soak up all that awesomeness you've spent your time putting together??
I think we all tend to get wrapped up in the grind and let these pass by sometimes....gotta make the effort to enjoy it when you can! Cheers, folks! 🍻 😎🤘
Bay Area friends! A maker event on Thursday if you're around! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3d-printing-design-panel-and-networking-mixer-with-wi3dp-and-upside-tickets-746414936167 #makers #3DPrinting #SJSU #wi3dp
Ars Technica: Volumetric LED candle looks the same from any angle—and looks like amazing work https://arstechnica.com/?p=1988699 #Tech #arstechnica #IT #Technology #volumetricdisplay #volumetric #makers #Tech #led
Want some pretty hand-painted, laser carved earrings and other crafts for Christmas? I will make a thread of my wife Theresa's makings! Please Boost! DM me or email tree @ saltywaters.co if you see something you want!
These little 💚 earrings are $18 (CAD). We add a flat $5 shipping on all orders.
Next post will have a large selection. Her dad carves the designs with a laser and Theresa hand paints, gels, and/or finishes them.
#handmade #crafts #makers #Christmas #gifts #shopping
Maxwell's Cradle Kit
A desktop toy that shows the power of magnetism. A steel ball runs on a slightly curved acrylic track, being given a small "kick" by the electromagnetic coil in the centre.
https://extkits.co.uk/maxwells-cradle-kit
#kits #makers #stem #science
MakerTube is now running on the latest Peertube version v6.0.1. It brings a bunch of new features like
* video chapters
* storyboards (thumb preview when hoovering over video timeline)
* upload new video version
* password protection for videos
See https://github.com/Chocobozzz/PeerTube/releases/tag/v6.0.0 for a full list of new features.
#MakerTube is a #peertube video instance for #makers, #musicians, #artists, #diy content #creators and the like. If you thought of trying out a video platform besides big corp now is the time!
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I'm only 20 seconds in and already am feeling the inevitable interest rates.
#Pinball #RetroGaming #JimHenson #Makers #Weta #Bowie #Labryinth #Tested
Send Help, I'm trapped in a Venn Diagram.
I’m helping create a new community for #sanfrancisco #makers with Sequoia Fabrica! It’s a San Francisco based community workshop, running classes and membership programs at very affordable rates. We’re a (pending) volunteer-run non-profit org, starting with classes on topics like woodworking, textiles/sewing, and electronics. If this interests you, check out our website: sequoiafabrica.org, to join our mailing list and learn more as we get going!
Any #makers used conductive PLA with #3dprinting?
Wondering if it’s possible to use with a Bambu AMS to print very basic circuits..
Solenoid Engine Twin - Horizontal Motor Kit
A Complete Solenoid engine twin, a horizontal standing engine with acrylic frame, dual flywheels and two solenoid pistons. The Solenoid Engine is completely electronically controlled. This is the complete kit, and comprises Solenoid engine PCB, Solenoid Engine Hardware a battery box and two Solenoids.
https://extkits.co.uk/solenoid-engine-twin
#kits #makers #stem #science
Tomorrow get out of the house and support local artists and makers at the @sunandseacollective holiday popup market. Come say hi from 10a-4p at @thepoint_sb in El Segundo. #elsegundo #manhattanbeach #holidays #community #artists #makers #california https://osopor.to/popups
Randomly #oddlysatisfying - this space heater had it's cord severed. It's fine otherwise. Little solder, little heat shrink, we're all good. Fixing shit. We enjoyz it. #makers #repair
Hello creators of all sorts, why are you creating your latest thing?
No specific category of making, and it doesn’t matter if it’s your job or just a passing interest.
I’ll go first, honestly, I just think it should exist. And while the running costs are low, I can fund it even when no one is paying for it. Hopefully that won’t ever change.
Standing in line at @Joann_Stores waiting to get my #fabric cut, the feeling of #creativity from all the #makers was palpable. I had to memorialize the moment. It was so cool. #togetherness #NoPillFleece
Wow, so many followers 🤩
Thanks for all the boosts everyone!
If you've just heard of us, or maybe heard of us but never interacted yet, why not come along to tonight's open evening?
Come and see our 3D printers, Laser cutter, CNC mill, sewing machines, electronics stuff, and lots more tools you can use!
Every Wednesday from 8pm.
@franco_vazza @frameworkcomputer There is a generational bit in there, that I'm more than aware of. But, some of this does erode skills at a more basic level I would argue (as in mindset). The advent of LLMs doesn't help with this either.
The thing is, when considering the #makerspace and #makers there hasn't been a nicer time to put things together with affordable 3D printers and laser cutters, PCB services and git(lab/hub) version control to share things.
https://khufkens.com/posts/lost-inner-voices-llm-impact-problem-solving-chatgpt-ml-teaching/
Here for day two of Hermosa for the Holidays - at the street fair on Hermosa Ave til 5pm leading up to the tree lighting at the Pier. Come say hi! https://osopor.to/popups #hermosabeach #holidays #community #artists #makers #california
We escaped the rain for day 1 of Hermosa for the Holidays. Still a little more time to come say hi, or find me tomorrow at the new street fair on Hermosa Ave from 10a-5p. See you here! https://osopor.to/popups #hermosabeach #holidays #community #artists #makers #california
Cockcroft Walton Multiplier (Electronic Van De Graaff) Kit
A 175mm tall, high voltage generator that will achieve 30,000 to 40,000 volts of "static" electricity. With no mechanical parts. The Cockcroft Walton Multiplier is a safe, current limited high voltage generator for home lab or classroom. It is capable of providing the high voltage for all the experiments that can be done with the 150mm Van De Graaff, but as there is no reliance on tribo... Read More
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A short status update on MakerTube, an ad-free, community driven Peertube video platform dedicated to #makers, #musicians, #artists and #diy folks.
Currently there are 293 users which uploaded 2741 videos using 1.06TB of storage.
Funding is secured until the end of February next year, a big thanks to the donors!
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On November 28,2023 Elecia White - co-host of Embedded - will be a guest on The Builder Circle podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-builder-circle-by-pratik-the-hardware-startup/id1687830893 ) talking about what firmware is.
It promises to be insightful.
Anticipate!
#embedded #engineering #makers #firmware #embeddedsystems #embedded #embeddedengineer #stemeducation
I'm making a new dactyl manuform shell 6x6 as part of an experiment.
Normally on marlinFw and octoprint it would take 2 days and some hours for 1 of the 2 largest parts to print.
I've moved firmware and software to klipper as its meant to be slightly faster
Now the android app I'm using say it's either got 15hr or it's ending at 15:00 today, the web interface says I've got 15:12+1 to go
So very confused. I guess it will end when it ends.
Join me this weekend for Hermosa for the Holidays. Local makers and shopping, carnival rides, the tree lighting and more in Hermosa Beach. I’ll be on Pier Ave Saturday and at the Street Fair on Hermosa Ave Sunday 11a-5p. https://osopor.to/popups #artists #makers #holidays #streetfair #hermosabeach #california
Ferrofluid was developed by NASA in the 1960s but is having a moment in cutting-edge indie maker display systems. Kind of blowing my mind.
Check out DAKD Jung's ferrofluid-display Bluetooth speaker project:
Bonus Safety gear you should totally get.
The "NoCry Safety Glasses Over Eyeglasses with Anti Scratch Wraparound Lenses" https://amzn.to/3sIpBor
Unlike most safety glasses they a) work over glasses b) are totally comfortable. I have bought 2 spare pairs in case my 1st pair breaks and they stop making them.
They are that good, & that comfortable.
Bonus, they look good.
This is a long shot, but my spouse is looking for someone who can donate a 3D printer or a laser cutter to a group of artists and #makers who used to experience chronic homelessness. It is an actual #nonprofit so you can get the tax write off. Please boost in case someone in the #fediverse can help.
(Edit to add: in #Texas!)
(edit 2: It needs to be able to print ceramics.)
Sharing experiences, learnings, and inspiration from the tech world, with a bit of optimism. Interesting for Tech Leads, Engineering Managers, and software makers from Startups to medium-sized companies. Hope my journey could help yours.
Subscribe now to The Optimist Engineer newsletter @optimistengineer 👇
https://optimistengineer.substack.com
#optimistengineer #startup #europe #softwareengineering #engineering #experiences #growth #techlead #engineeringmanager #makers #software #learnings #technology
On November 28,2023 Elecia( @logicalelegance ), co-host of Embedded will be a guest on The Builder Circle podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-builder-circle-by-pratik-the-hardware-startup/id1687830893 ) talking about what firmware is.
It promises to be insightful.
Anticipate!
#embedded #engineering #makers #firmware #embeddedsystems #embedded #embeddedengineer #stemeducation
people who solder things — should i get the hakko solder station that everyone raves abt or one of the pen style irons like a pinecil or ts100 and accessories #makers #soldering #electronics #RightToRepair
Electronics nerds! Related to my other post, I have a newbie q, i'm trying to figure out if i can add the following to a Pico W:
- Pico Lipo Shim
- Pico Display Pack 2.0
- RGB Encoder Wheel
I realise i'm going to need to do some soldering, as the Display Pack has no GPIO breakouts, so just wondering what can share the same pins.
The shim and display pack are OK together - but how do I figure out if the encoder wheel will be?
Nerds: I want to solder some wires to the top of these pins on a Pico W.
My soldering skills are at the level of mediocre - I can solder a header to a Pi Zero and it… not fail.
Any thoughts / tips for doing this before I break my Pico? They _are_ cheap and I have several.
Thonny ppl: Anyone know how to restrict certain file extensions from being uploaded when using "upload to /" ?
Tomorrow! We're hosting a Raspberry Pi 5 party at @Makeroni in Wimbledon - full details on our blog, but do sign up via Meetup and drop in 12-4pm if you are interested! #RaspberryPi5 #RaspberryPi #Makers https://makeroni.cc/news/pifawkesnight/
A short status update on MakerTube, an ad-free, community driven peertube video platform dedicated to #makers, #musicians, #artists and #diy folks.
There is quite some growth lately, 265 users uploaded 2294 videos using 866GB of storage. This more than doubles storage usage in the last two weeks.
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I redid my Halloween jack-o-lantern outdoor light cover design from scratch, and I'm finally happy with the results. It looks quite nice if I do say so myself!
Available at https://www.printables.com/model/630813-pumpykin-the-jack-o-lantern-light-cover-halloween-
@3dprinting #3dprinting #halloween #pumpkin #light #lightcover #jackolantern #jack_o_lanterns #makers #decorations
I look forward to the @frameworkcomputer Marketplace going up in (hopefully) coming months. Imagine all the amazing custom eGPU cases one could buy from makers for their old Mainboard!
#makers #diy #byopc #upcycle
Corona Motor
A simple corona motor. Ideal to use with the Cockcroft Walton Multiplier, or Van de Graaff kits. A high voltage motor consisting of 6 slanted electrodes and a PVC rotor.
https://extkits.co.uk/corona-motor
#kits #makers #stem #science
Weekend is around the corner, time for a project roundup. What are your plans? Anything exciting to build?
A short status update on MakerTube, an ad-free, community driven peertube video platform dedicated to #makers, #musicians, #artists and #diy folks.
Currently there are 206 users which uploaded 1376 videos using 341GB of storage.
Funding is secured until the end of the year, a big thanks to the donors!
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Good use of @frameworkcomputer components here for a cyberdeck.
#makers #diy #byopc #cyberdeck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzEd50uzdF0
I'm giving three talks at #MFBA23 today!
1100 with Dale and Eben on the main stage, talking about the new @Raspberry_Pi #Pi5!
https://raspberrypi.social/@Raspberry_Pi/111205900566435607
1330 is a deeper dive into #DevBoards on the demo stage!
https://makerfaire.com/maker/entry/75193/
1700 with the whole editorial team, talking about how we work with #makers to create @makemagazine!
Plus I'll be at the #MakerFaire editorial booth on and off between all this! 🤘💗🤘
@chrismessina #Mastodon #Makers #MastodonMakers #Admins I'm new here so this is a shameless self nomination for Success.Social #Success #Social #BreakingNews but feel free to check out all the other makers I'm following too!
@chrismessina If you aren't yet familiar with n-e-r-v-o-u-s systems, take a look at what @nervous_jessica and @nervous_jesse do. I'd suggest they belong on your list. #mathematics for #generativeArt and making beautiful puzzles, jewelry, sculptures, etc, using tools familiar to #makers around the world. And they have contributed a lot to general making knowledge. For example, they wrote the definitive source on plywood for laser cutting and laminar flow for laser cutting air assist.
Vine Robots -- Learn to make your own!
"Get in #makers, we're going making!" 😂🚗 💨
Who else is going to #MFBA23 this weekend? We can't wait to see you there! 🤘 💗 🤘
Makers in Fedi! Do you have some great stories of debugging physical hardware projects?
In my next Syntax Error debugging newsletter, I talk about what software developers can learn from hardware debugging and I'd like to share some fun stories.
They can be blog posts, Youtube videos or a short snippet written by you for the newsletter, I'm open for all.
(Also, what are the hashtags maker people use? I tried to guess some.)
A short status update on MakerTube, a peertube video platform dedicated to #makers, #musicians, #artists and #diy content #creators.
Currently there are 190 users which uploaded 1175 videos using 310GB of storage.
There is funding until end of the year, a big thanks to the donors!
If you like the idea consider supporting at https://liberapay.com/MakerTube
This also gives room for improving the site and make it more reliable.
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A great great teaching gig for MFAs, M.Arch and praxis PhDs working in CAD, computer controlled additive and subtractive fabrication/machining. UCSD is a top 10 public university; the visual arts department is looking for a computer artist to lead our track in machining and makerspace-ish. Tenure track parallel. Please boost!
https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03730
#fabrication #art #artistsonmastodon #artistsofmastodon #makers #makerspace #academicmastodon #academicchatter #academicjobs #artist #academic
Folks, this is why you join makerspaces. This is the Mantis at the Lowell Kinetic Sculpture Race - getting through the mud pit using some seriously cool designs. #makers #makerspace
This was built at Make It Labs in Nashua - the makerspace I'm a part of.
Where are the fabrication artists of Mastodon? People who do CAD, additive printing and subtractive milling as their medium? #fabrication #art #artistsonmastodon #artistsofmastodon #makers #makerspace
Nottingham Gaussfest
Tesla coils, Wimshurst machines, Van de Graaff , Jacobs ladders generators and all sorts of high voltage demonstrations. (plus a pair of beam engines)
Please register to visit (or if you have something HV to demo)
https://www.extremeelectronics.co.uk/nottingham-gaussfest/
Please boost for coverage and redistribute to your networks.
#gaussfest #tesla #TeslaCoils #HighVoltage #electronics #makers #wimshurst #VanDeGraaff
Makerspace: Embrace the Joy of Making • TechNotes Blog https://blog.tcea.org/makerspace/ #edtech #makers #steam
I wish someone would make a sort of power brick that contains nothing but a simple perf board with a 5v and ground rail (obviously including the hardware to do the voltage conversion). Then we could pop in small microcontrollers and sensors and DIY all sorts of cool plugin devices. (naturally it would need public schematics so we could 3d print our own covers). Fellow #makers is there any reason this wouldn't be feasible? #electronics #homeAssistant
A short status update on #MakerTube which got launched two month ago. It's a #peertube video platform dedicated to #makers, #musicians, #artists and #diy content #creators.
Currently there are 137 users and video uploads got a big boost since #youtube channel synchronization got enabled.
There is funding until end of November, a big thanks to the donors! If you like the idea consider supporting at https://liberapay.com/MakerTube
Register now at https://makertube.net
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#ChessSlow #ChessStreet #ChessWindow #ChessPassersBy #Chess #StreetLife #Local #Makers
As prev posted we've got a vertical #Chessboard in an old shop window.
And we play a slow game with passers by.
See the photo for how passers-by get to play.