Good News Everybody!
by orias on Sep.29, 2015, under Business, omgwhathaveidone
We’re in the process of finalizing our move, from our smaller shop to the larger shop next door! We still need your help, your understanding and your patience. We’re planning on hosting a grand reopening when we have things finished up! In the meantime, the space is open to paying members, but please keep in mind that some equipment may not be operational.
Learn to Solder 2 – LCD Backpack
by orias on Aug.08, 2014, under Electronics, Microcontroller, Projects, Workshops
The attendees of the second in a series of soldering classes built an LCD Backpack, available from Dangerous Prototypes. The LCD screens work over USB or serial connections and can be used for multiple different things. Keep an eye out for our other upcoming classes!
Sandblasting Custom Mugs
by orias on Aug.01, 2014, under Crafts, Projects, sandblasting, Vinyl Cutter
Thanks to Ben and the Sandblasting cabinet he made for an older project (WordClock) we have been able to make some really interesting things! We used our vinyl cutter to cut the custom vinyl stickers. The stickers served as a blasting mask, to protect the rest of the glass. Sandblasting is quick, you can go from a digital drawing to a custom sandblasted glass in an hour!
Come by one of our Open House Meetings on Friday at 7pm to check it out! RSVP at Meetup.com
Upgrading The Furnace Cart
by orias on Jul.20, 2014, under Casting, Crafts, Projects, Welding
Ben, Claudio and Eric built up a replacement furnace cart tonight. It should be much more stable to wheel the furnace outside when melting aluminum and burning out your molds.
Come by one of our regular Friday night Open House meetings at 7pm to see it in operation! RSVP at Meetup.com!
First Attempts at Aluminum Casting
by orias on Jul.11, 2014, under Crafts, Meetings, omgwhathaveidone, RepRap
Scott brought a plaster mold to the open house meeting tonight. He used 3D printed PLA parts and used the forge to burn out the PLA plastic and to melt some aluminum cans and some aluminum heat sinks. We ended up cooking the mold a bit too much, it was rather fragile. We could probably burn it out in under 30 minutes for the next attempt. While not perfect, we learned a lot!
