When my local TechShop got a 120-Watt Epilog Fusion laser cutter, I knew it was time to try out something new. Being able to cut though fairly thick material made me wonder if it was possible to cut out 3D objects with the laser. Most laser cutters produce 2D output. They either cut and etch … Continue reading
This year Simon requested a Pokemon costume, specifically a Bulbasaur. I was glad his costume was going to be made of cloth, since his brother’s costume required no tailoring. I really look forward to Halloween as a time to release my inner seamstress. I went to the fabric store with a picture of a Bulbasaur, and … Continue reading
No, that’s not a typo. This year I built my son a Halo Master Chef costume for Halloween. I love making Halloween costumes. They’re usually a wonderful excuse to do some sewing and pattern design. When my son asked to be “A Halo Spartan,” I knew I was in for a different kind of build. … Continue reading
I’ve been making progress on the camera motion rig, but it is a not very portable mass of protoboards, wires, alligator clips, and bench-top power supplies. It works, but it took me 15 minutes just to move it from one table to another. At this point in a project, you have a few options. You … Continue reading
While waiting for my project’s Printed Circuit Boards to arrive, I decided I should try shooting some more time lapses. I won’t be able to design the iPhone software until I get some more experience. I wanted to figure out some sort of time lapse that wasn’t crazy long. That way I wouldn’t have to … Continue reading
I’ve always wanted to make a time lapse video. It’s like building a machine to catapult forward in time. What could be more fun? I really feel like the best time lapse videos integrate camera motion to give the scene an additional compelling dimension. I spent a couple of evenings building a quick and dirty motorized camera slide from … Continue reading
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