Laser Cutting Handmade Face Mask/Covering Components
Laser cutting fabric for cloth masks.
The Conference Table Finale!
It’s only been three months since I originally posted about building a conference table for The Maker Effect Foundation and then remembered I should follow up with a post about it. For those that saw the first post about it (Click here to read ) I found a cool conference table from youtube wood worker,Continue Reading The Conference Table Finale!
MakerFX Exhibits at Tampa Mini Maker Faire
On Saturday 7/27/19, MakerFX exhibited at the very first Tampa Mini Maker Faire along with about 75 other exhibitors. The event was held at the Glazer Children’s Museum. There was an amazing turnout, both in exhibitors as well as attendees. Here are a few pictures from the day.
Lets Build a Conference Table!
Part of my never ending quest to take care of MakerFX Makerspace as the Shop Czar is to do something about our lovely plastic folding tables and for the longest time I have wanted to replace them with something from Open Desk but currently their downloads section is shut off… No worries I’ll find something else andContinue Reading Lets Build a Conference Table!
MakerFX now has a Maslow CNC router
MakerFX has obtained a Maslow CNC router. This, assemble yourself tool, has the capability to engrave or cut using a computer numerically controlled wood router. The work area is an impressive 4′ X 8′. Although the operation looks very simple, it is quite accurate. Come check it out (and the rest of our impressive space)Continue Reading MakerFX now has a Maslow CNC router
MakerFX exhibits at the Orlando Science Center MakeFest
MakerFX exhibited at the Orlando Science Center MakeFest event the weekend of June 15-16. We brought a couple of our Power Racers, the button making gear, as well as our interactive skull useless machine. We got to hang out with other makers and tell people about our makerspace as well as MakerFaire Orlando 2019!
Skull Useless Machine
MakerFX attends a number of outreach events. One of the purposes of these outreach efforts is to introduce people to different things we make and do at the space. I have liked the idea of a “Useless machine” but wanted to make something more elaborate and entertaining. We came across a plastic skull that hadContinue Reading Skull Useless Machine
Flip Top Cart for Woodshop
MakerFX Members made an awesome flip-top cart that holds two power tools on a rotating top!
MakerFX Power Racing Team races at Maker Faire Miami!
On April 6 & 7th, the MakerFX Makerspace Power Racing Team loaded up 5 electric cars and headed to Maker Faire Miami for their first Power Racing Series exhibition race. We were joined by Andrea & Mike from MakeMIA Makerspace (and you might recognize them as part of the Witch Doctor team from Battlebots!) RoadContinue Reading MakerFX Power Racing Team races at Maker Faire Miami!
Bumblebee, a Magic Wheelchair
MakerFX members, along with other makers from ATMakers, Makers Hollow, MakeMIA, FamiLAB, and Tampa Hackerspace worked together under a crazy 3 week deadline to turn Alex’s wheelchair into an epic interactive Bumblebee costume as part of the Magic Wheelchair program Read about the build on the Make Magazine blog. Incredible makers doing incredible things! @MagicWheelchairContinue Reading Bumblebee, a Magic Wheelchair