We check out Astroreality’s Lunar Pro, a detailed model of the moon that works with a companion app to show some extra details through augmented reality. While the model itself is nicely made and finished, the software experience leaves much to be desired. It’s a neat concept that disappoints with its execution.
PREMIUM – Let’s Build: Tiny Tesla Coil, Part 2
Sean and Norm continue on the build while Jeremy goes off-screen to troubleshoot the MIDI controller board. Without a working board, we won’t be able to play music and get the Tesla Coil working. Cross our fingers and hope it works out!
PROJECTIONS, Episode 38: Sprint Vector and In Death!
Jeremy and Norm review two new game releases. The first is Sprint Vector, the VR racing game that’s like a mix between cross country skiing and Mario Kart–it’s one of the more physically demanding VR games we’ve played. We also play a community recommendation: In Death, a rougelike we found both thrilling and rewarding.
PREMIUM – Let’s Build: Tiny Tesla Coil, Part 1
Jeremy, Norm, and Sean take on a build that wowed us at Maker Faire: a tiny desktop Tesla Coil that plays music! As we solder the pieces together, we’re using the kit to try to better understand how a Tesla Coil works!
Episode 435 – The Falcons Have Landed – 2/8/18
We’re still taking in all the awe and imagery of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launch, so we dive into what we know about the historic launch and the publicity surrounding it. Plus, our thoughts on this year’s Superbowl ads, Netflix’s Cloverfield release, Apple Homepod reviews, and Deepfakes. So much happened this week!
Combining 3D Printed Models with Laser-Cut Parts
Sean shares one of his personal projects: a LEGO-inspired computer console that’s based off of the classic blue LEGO computer brick. He originally designed it to be purely 3D-printed, but has been experimenting with using laser cutting to replace some of its parts. Here are some of his lessons learned from combining 3D printing with laser cutting on our Universal Systems laser cutter.
Planes, Trains, and Escape Rooms – Still Untitled: The Adam Savage Project – 2/6/18
Animating Stop-Motion Characters at Aardman Animations
Adam Savage visits the animation offices at Aardman, where Will Becher, Animation Director of Early Man walks us through the development of the film’s characters. We learn how the personalities of the characters were developed, brought to life, and kept consistent through the filming process. Watch the trailer for Aardman Animations’ Early Man here.
PREMIUM – Science in Progress: D-I-Y Home Centrifuge
Centrifuges are typically found in the lab, but with this 3D printed design, we can tap into its awesome power in the home! Kishore and Indre bring in our 3D printing expert to help make this kit work, and put some centripetal force on some fruit.
Show and Tell: Fat Shark 101 FPV Quadcopter
We take the new Fat Shark 101 quadcopter for a spin to see if this ready-to-fly system can be a good entry point for FPV drone racing. Fat Shark puts quadcopter, transmitter, and FPV goggles in one package that works outside the box, but its features may be too limiting for drone fans.