I really like the Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printer we have at the Library at the Dock as it’s really easy to use. At the Makerspace, when we introduce 3D printing to our digital skills classes, it’s great to see a participant go through the introduction...
A few months ago, I start a large 3D printing project using ABS. One of the side effects of this project is that the spare room I use as my printing area now smells of heated ABS. The fumes attached themselves to everything! The curtains, the carpet, the bedding,...
Last night was the second to last 3D Drop-in session for the year, and a chance to catch up with some of my students in the Makerspace @ the Dock. The drop-in sessions loosely organised programming, allowing the Makers to discuss what they are working on, ask for...
Last week at the Libray @ the Dock’s Makerspace, I had the privilege to introduce a group of students from Bialik College the wonderful world of 3D printing. These guys not only were interested in seeing out 3D printers but also made time to jump on to Tinkercad...
Working one night at the CCHS, Dave Chanter (CCHS president and all round nice guy) mentioned that he was going to visit some 3D prop makers in Geelong and wanted to know if I wanted to come along? What a question… Jumping into the car early one Sunday morning,...
