One of the most popular questions we get asked in the 3D printing community is which 3D printer to buy! There is a lot to consider in this decision and many, many printers to select from, so I put together some questions you need to answer if you are to make an informed 3D printer purchase decision …
Creating 3D Objects with a 2D Laser Cutter
Recently we had a lot of opportunities to demonstrate the laser engraver/cutter, and one issue came up repeatedly, and that was around the fact it produced “two dimensional” objects. Seems like a limitation, right?
Wrong! [Read more…]
Faster, Bluetooth-Enabled, ESP8266 Coming
Halloween Making
Halloween and making go together like pumpkin and spice, so it’s fun to see all the Halloween cosplay and decoration maker projects around. Fortunately for Protospace, a team effort headed by Nick and Doug has the main 3D printer back up fully operational. So what could you print? [Read more…]
BBC Micro Bit computer’s final design revealed (Arduino competitor?)
The Micro Bit is the new Arduino-like electronics venture from the BBC, who will be giving 1million UK kids one of these bad boys before later they go on sale. That in itself could be a worry to Arduino (though Arduino is surely not going anywhere, they have had their distracting problems of late with legal wrangling).