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A List of the Inspirational Maker YouTube Channels

Amazing Makers 3D Printing Art and Fabrication Ceramics & Pottery Woodworking and Carpentry Blacksmithing Foundry and Casting Machining Repair and... View Article

ESP32 – WROOM Pinout Diagram

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 Article

Wire 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 Article

Electrical Safety Basics

Like many things in the world, our bodies are significantly affected by electricity. Our muscles are stimulated by electrical currents... View Article

Free 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 Article

Laser Cutting & 3D Printing Resources

Inspiration & Plans How to Laser Engrave a Photo Exporting an AI drawing to laser Engrave

Woodshop Resources

Great how-to posts and video resources from Jonathan Katz-Moses Specifications on various wood species The Wood Database Complete Manual of... View Article

Intermediate Welding

Topics cover in class What is MIG Welding (GMAW)? MIG= Metal Inert Gas, GMAW= Gas Metal Arc Welding MIG welding,... View Article

The 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 Article

Basic 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 Article

Laser 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 Article

How to Read a Tape Measure

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 Article

Where do I get materials!?

Woodworking Metalworking Blacksmithing Casting and Mold Making 3D Printing Laser Cutting CNC Machining Hardware Fibers and Fabrics Ceramics (we only... View Article

Sand Casting Vocabulary

3D Printing Resources

3D Models Troubleshooting 3d printing channels with a little bit of everything

2D and 3D Drafting Programs

2D Drafting programs come in a wide variety of software packages and prices. Some are free; some are paid. Some... View Article