This week, Will, Norm, and Jeremy discuss game subscriptions, Uber ratings, octocopters, 3D printing, the Oculus DK2, and Amazon’s terrible Fire phone. Enjoy!
Premium: Assembling the Hellboy Mecha-Hand Motivator
Our 3D printing columnist (and Inventern winner!) Sean Charlesworth stops by the office to show us how to assemble one of his Motivators that he designed and built for Adam’s Hellboy Mecha-Hand project. We chat about 3D printing and the challenges of designing something this mechanically complex in 3D modeling software. To watch and follow along with the build, sign up for a Tested Premium Membership by clicking here.
Tested Builds: Quadcopter Drone, Part 4
On day four of the quadcopter drone, we’re back on track and the finish line is in sight. It’s time to wire all the electronics and attach the four arms to the main chassis. To watch and follow along with the build, sign up for a Tested Premium Membership by clicking here. Post your comments and questions about the build below!
3D Printing on Adam Savage’s Hellboy Glove Project
For Adam’s Hellboy Mecha-Glove project, he collaborated with other makers to fabricate certain components that were too complicated to build alone. Tested’s 3D printing expert Sean Charlesworth visits the Cave to discuss the piece that he produced for Adam and test it for the first time.
Tested Builds: Quadcopter Drone, Part 3
It’s day three of the quadcopter build already, but for some reason it still feels like day two. Still, much progress is made and some things are done better the second time around. Those of you who’ve been following along know what we’re talking about. To watch and follow along with the build, sign up for a Tested Premium Membership by clicking here. Post your comments and questions about the build below!
Two Voices Down – 7/29/2014
Tested Builds: Quadcopter Drone, Part 2
The quadcopter build moves briskly in the second day of building, but Will and Norm run into a hiccup by the end of the session. To watch and follow along with the build, sign up for a Tested Premium Membership by clicking here. Post your comments and questions about the build below!
Tested Builds: Quadcopter Drone, Part 1
The month of building continues, Comic-Con and travel be damned! This week’s project challenges Will and Norm to assemble a quadcopter kit, something neither have done before. To watch and follow along with the build, sign up for a Tested Premium Membership by clicking here. Post your comments and questions about the build below!
Tested Builds: Japanese Papercraft, Part 7
It’s the final episode of the papercraft kit build! The end is in sight as Will and Norm add the finishing details to the Hotel Adriano from the film Porco Rosso. To watch the epic finale, sign up for a Tested Premium Membership by clicking here! Tomorrow, another project begins!
Adam Incognito at Comic-Con 2014: Alien Spacesuit
Ever year, Adam Savage walks the floor of Comic-Con incognito, hidden in plain view wearing one of his elaborate cosplay costumes. This year, Adam debuts a costume he has been working on for almost a decade: a perfect replica of the environmental space suit from Ridley Scott’s Alien!