Last Wednesday I ran a workshop at Concordia Lutheran’s first-ever Makerspace Day Camp.  It was a fantastic day that featured wearable technology with lilypad’s, Makey Makeys, Lego Mindstorms, Rube Goldberg …

It’s been another busy month of 3D printing in Feb!  I’ve been working on a few new projects. I’m making a Mark III full Iron Man helmet as a demo …

Through my work with 3D printing and at HSBNE Inc. , I’ve begun work at the University of Southern Queensland as the Community Engagement Coordinator.  In a nutshell, I manage the library …

Here’s a sample of the things I’ve been 3D printing in January, with a focus on new filaments, functionality, and sustainability. I received a few filament samples from Global Filament Sample …

I’m teaching hands-on 3D modelling, 3D scanning and 3D printing skills with the Brisbane Workshop in 2017!  Participants will get scanned and sent a ‘Mini-Me’ in the mail!  Check it …

Recently this article featuring a 3D printed door handle was published, showcasing the potential of ‘smart structures’, 3D printed with no moving parts. This technique is very similar to something …

This year I traveled to visit the Adelaide Makerfaire.  After hosting consecutive mini-makerfaires, Adelaide stepped up to host the larger version of the event in 2016, making it the largest of …

In this blog I’ll be outlining the differences between Hackerspaces, Makerspaces and Fab Labs in Australia.  I’ll also describe the current landscape for Hackerspaces as an Australia-specific resource. I recently …

Hackerspaces are community workshops with a vast library of tools and equipment to make DIY projects happen.  These are especially useful in the city where you might not have the space …

This blog was originally written for hsbne.org At HSBNE, projects tend to go a bit overboard.  Our current interest in recycled batteries is no different.  Over the past few weeks, …