Jeremy is joined by Patrick Norton and Tested producer Gunther Kirsch while we discuss a new breakthrough 3D printer, SpaceX and Tesla updates, the new Star Wars pinball game, and all the news from Apple’s WWDC event. Plus the VR Minute, and Patrick’s thoughts on playing Rocket League on an 8k monitor!
Let’s Build: Star Wars Snap Fit Models, Part 3
Tory shares his origin story and how he got started with metalwork, teaching, and eventually finding his way to the Mythbusters crew. The X-Wing and TIE Interceptor are looking pretty good!
Customizing a Pelican Case with Our Laser Cutter
Sean works on a quick project to improve our camera lens storage using the shop’s Universal Laser Systems laser cutter. This custom Pelican Case storage topper helps label our gear and protect the breakout foam from wearing down over use!
Let’s Build: Star Wars Snap Fit Models, Part 2
As we continue working on this intricate snap-fit kits, Allen talks about his cross-crountry hitchhiking adventure, inventing awesome gadgets for his YouTube channel (youtube.com/sufficientlyadvanced), and his time on Mythbusters: The Search!
Hands-On with Formlabs’ Fuse 1 SLS 3D Printer!
We visit the headquarters of Formlabs, makers of the Form 2, to check out their newest 3D printer. The Fuse 1 is a SLS printer, which can make highly detailed and complex models with nylon using a process that has not been accessible to prosumers. Sean gets an in-depth look at the Fuse 1, several of its prints, and sends one of his own models through the SLS process to inspect its print quality! (Disclaimer: Formlabs provided our travel for this preview trip.)
Mars Attacks! – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 6/6/17
Let’s Build: Star Wars Snap Fit Models, Part 1
Our special build guests are Allen Pan and Tory Fink! Allen was a contestant on Mythbusters: The Search, and Tory has worked with Adam and Jamie running the shop at M5 during Mythbusters’ run. This week, we take on Star Wars Bandai model kits!
Adam Savage’s Maker Tour: 49ers STEM Leadership Institute
Alongside Jesse Sapolu, retired center/guard for the San Francisco 49ers, and Brandi Chastain, Olympic and World Cup soccer champion, Adam works with students at the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute who are designing and building a tee that will hold a football in windy conditions. After four-time Superbowl champion Jesse lends his expertise and Brandi tests the tees with her killer kick, see which one was voted most likely to succeed! (This series and tour is made possible by The Fab Foundation and Chevron.)
Adam Savage Builds the LEGO NASA Apollo Saturn V!
Join us for a special LEGO with Friends! Adam, Norm, and Will work together to build the LEGO NASA Apollo Saturn V, a massive model that’s beautifully designed and structurally impressive. We’ve been eagerly waiting to build this new LEGO Ideas set since we first heard about it!
PROJECTIONS, Episode 13: Avegant’s Lightfield Augmented Reality Prototype
We try on the prototype Avegant lightfield glasses, which project a volumetric image that lets us focus on holograms at different points in space. It’s one of the most surprising mixed reality demos we’ve used, and we still can’t figure out how it works!