Make McPherson

11/17/2018

https://www.facebook.com/524425329/posts/10156673689985330/

Maker Nikodem Bartnik converted a Dremel tool into an Arduino-controlled CNC machine capable of milling MDF and acrylic: https://bit.ly/2FHHdrx

07/10/2018

We need people to make it to this meeting to get a local maker space going!

The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is hosting an informational and...

04/07/2017

http://hackaday.com/2017/04/05/world-create-day-the-hackaday-event-in-your-town/

It's official, World Create Day is on April 22nd. Get together with hackers in your area and create something! This is best way to meet all the Hackaday readers in your area, and a great excuse to ca...

03/30/2017

I see makers all around from crochet blankets to pallet lumber furniture and in recent news all those DIY Slime makers. Be sure you are wearing the proper protective gear when you are on the grind making things. Eye protection when working with power tools, hearing protection when working with any equipment that exceeds 80 decibels, hand protection in the form of nitrile or latex gloves depending on the chemicals used. And any other hand protection needed for the task at "hand" ( Pun intended) which may include thimbles, leather gloves, or cut resistant sleeves and gloves. The list goes on and on of protection that can be worn so please choose wisely the next time you make something because injury can lead not being able to Make :) Stay Safe Everyone

03/14/2017

Darren Ehrlich a local disabled veteran has a passion for woodworking and that can be seen from the projects he makes under the name of D&M Woodworks. Craftsmen carpentry is a skill that is slowly fading away, but Darren has a dream to open up a non profit workshop/academy to keep these skills alive please join him in backing his KickStarter campaign... More info can be seen here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/553731302/central-kansas-woodworking-academy

Starting a NON PROFIT offering of classes focusing on classic woodworking skills. From the beginner to experienced.

03/09/2017

If you aren't familiar with www.hackaday.com you should add them to your list of daily reads. On an interesting note Dustin Evans a former McPherson resident has been featured once again and this time it's for his R2D2 Hackaday.io build located here https://hackaday.io/project/20119-3d-printed-r2-d2 let's give Dustin a round of applause for his maker spirit and keep up the encouragement as he finishes this project.

In today’s digital era, we almost take for granted that all our information is saved and backed up, be it on our local drives or in the cloud — whether automatically, manually, or via some other service.  For information from decades past, that isn’t always the case, and recovery can be a dicey proc...

02/25/2017

3-d printer, laser engraver, CNC router combo... The machine "Transforms" from a delta 3d printer into a gantry style engraver. Not sure this is the best idea. Cleanup would be a nightmare when switching from engraving to 3d printing... And the materials you could engrave would be very limited as well

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/optimus-a-transformable-3d-printer #/

A 3-in 1 machine with a smart modular design. Use it as a 3D printer, laser cutter and CNC mill. | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!

02/24/2017

This looks to be a good resource for beginners looking into learning electronics with fun little projects... Each box comes with random components each month and an Instructable for get started with a project. The price is a little higher than sourcing components through eBay or Ali Express but having some instructions to follow make up the difference. Verdict without actually purchasing one is this could hold some learning value...

http://www.hackerboxes.com/

Receive a surprise box each month. Attend H***R SK00L. Learn skills.  Create projects inspired by new ideas and technology.

02/24/2017

This looks like it could be a fun project, with an led light strip and a piece acrylic this wifi router encloser could make a stylish addition to your home, office or Makerspace. This project and more can be found over at OpenBuilds, am amazing maker community that spans the globe.

http://openbuilds.com/builds/wifinot.4602/

A simple made hideaway for ugly electronics

02/23/2017

Here to feature a local Mcpherson maker this is an amazing piece of art. this piece is up for grabs by bid, Alex Zaharis from AZ Customs: Woodworks hand made this, please follow the directions in the original post for your chance to get this amazing piece. Please note I would like to feature more local makers, I will be reaching out to the ones I know for future posts. If you have a cool project made in the McPherson Kansas area please contact me so we can feature your amazing build. Don't forget to share this post with your maker friends https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=596243597233333&id=389186287939066

02/23/2017

Not a complete list by any means but it's a good start to being an at home maker. Depending on which rabbit hole you wish to explore or niche project will make your list vary please comment on which tools you would have in your mini maker space to round out your skill set or other tools you would want to learn to use

http://www.instructables.com/id/Becoming-a-Maker-The-complete-guide-to-a-fully-fun/?ALLSTEPS

What is a maker? A maker is a DIY'er, recycle and reuse'er, and a crafter. They take whats not, and make it what Is. Makers not only have skill, but a...

06/17/2014

Our Nation is home to a long line of innovators who have fueled our economy and transformed our world. Through the generations, American inventors have lit our homes, propelled humanity into the skies, and helped people across the planet connect at the click of a button. American manufacturers have…