Category Archives: DIY

Make your own Thought Screen Helmet to prevent alien abduction

Posted on December 6, 2007 by Eric

Stop Alien Abductions offers free plans for an inexpensive, easy-to-make Thought Screen Helmet which is “a tested device that works.” Apparently no one wearing the helmet has been abducted by aliens. It’s quite stylish; I expect in the future it … Continue reading →

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Guy Kawasaki reviews TechShop

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Eric

Guy Kawasaki calls TechShop “Geek Heaven“.  If I didn’t already live in the bay area, TechShop might have convinced me to move.

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I’m quite famous now…

Posted on July 2, 2007 by Eric

…though not very many people know it yet. Richard Hart, the television journalist who hosted the Discovery Channel series “The Next Step“, visited TechShop last week. He interviewed Jim Newton, TechShop’s founder, as well as some of the members. I … Continue reading →

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Learning SolidWorks

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Eric

In order to use the Dimensions 3D printer at TechShop, I needed some 3D CAD software, so I purchased the Student Edition of SolidWorks. In my spare time have been learning to use it. The built-in tutorials are good, but … Continue reading →

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TechShop classes

Posted on January 25, 2007 by Eric

I’ve now taken four classes at TechShop: Laser Cutting and Etching SBU (Safety and Basic Usage) Milling Machine SBU MIG Welding SBU Soldering The SBU classes are intended to ensure that the student knows how to use the equipment safely, … Continue reading →

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