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2023 Annual Report: Letter from the Executive Director
Dear Makers, 2023 was an incredible year for Make Santa Fe. We added numerous studio spaces for ceramics, CNC milling,… View ArticleA List of the Inspirational Maker YouTube Channels
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Amazing Makers 3D Printing Art and Fabrication Ceramics & Pottery Woodworking and Carpentry Blacksmithing Foundry and Casting Machining Repair and… View Article
Getting Started with the ESP32
What are Microcontrollers? A “normal” computer (a laptop or desktop computer) typically runs an operating system (typically Windows, Mac OS,… View ArticleWire Size and Amp Rating
Ampacity is the maximum current that a conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature… View ArticleElectrical Safety Basics
Like many things in the world, our bodies are significantly affected by electricity. Our muscles are stimulated by electrical currents… View ArticleFree Photo Editing Software
Free Photo Editing Software Here’s a great list of free photo editing software. These are useful for graphic design, laser… View ArticleLaser Cutting & 3D Printing Resources
Inspiration & Plans How to Laser Engrave a Photo Exporting an AI drawing to laser EngraveWoodshop Resources
Great how-to posts and video resources from Jonathan Katz-Moses Specifications on various wood species The Wood Database Complete Manual of… View ArticleIntermediate Welding
Topics cover in class What is MIG Welding (GMAW)? MIG= Metal Inert Gas, GMAW= Gas Metal Arc Welding MIG welding,… View ArticleThe Lifecycle of Crafting a Piece of Pottery
1. Selecting the Clay The first step in pottery making is choosing the right type of clay. Clays vary in… View ArticleBasic Operation of MIG Welder
To set up the machine The machine is now ready to operate. Basic Operation To shut down the machine Clean… View ArticleLaser Badge Resources
These are some resources to help get you going after taking the laser badge https://cartonus.com/ https://www.thingiverse.com/ makercase.com Remember to test… View ArticleHow to Read a Tape Measure
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Even if math was not your strongest subject in school, you may be comforted to learn that this has little… View Article
A Beginner’s Guide to 2D Drafting for CNC Machining
2D drafting for CNC machining is a crucial skill for anyone in the manufacturing, engineering, or hobbyist space. This guide… View ArticleWhere do I get materials!?
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Woodworking Metalworking Blacksmithing Casting and Mold Making 3D Printing Laser Cutting CNC Machining Hardware Fibers and Fabrics Ceramics (we only… View Article