By Sallye Coyle, March 24th, 2014 This week, I’m getting ready for a number of upcoming STEM-related conferences and festivals. I’ll be taking both a Desktop and a Handibot, and want to have attendees get the thrill of running a ShopBot.
I use what I call the “3 min demo” that lets someone design a sign in CAD software, prepare it …
Continue reading >>> Creating a Jig for the ShopBot Handibot
By Sallye Coyle, March 3rd, 2014 Bill Young brought in this sign, made from acrylic that has been V-Carved, plywood that has been pocketed and cut out, and a peg that was 3D printed. At the bottom of the sign is a strip of LEDs, their changing colors programmed with an Arduino. While it is a simple enough project, it contains …
Continue reading >>> What can you teach from making a sign?
By Ed Birkey, December 19th, 2013 I help teach an Adaptive Industrial Technology Couse with a variety special education students that vary in their motor skills. We developed a project they could take home right before Christmas that allowed them to do a little of everything in the shop area. Students were able to do some cutting, sanding assembly and finishing …
Continue reading >>> It Is Christmas Time
By Michael Berliner, November 25th, 2013 HS Teacher Eric Andracke
Eric Andracke is a High School Teacher at Mahomet-Seymour High School in Mahomet, Illinois. He’s currently in his eighth year of teaching at Mahomet-Seymour, twelfth year as an educator. Eric teaches classes in Construction, Manufacturing, and 3D Animation. He is a graduate of Illinois State University, with degrees in Technology …
Continue reading >>> To show off your High School STEM program, just take your STEM equipment to a football game!
By Ed Birkey, October 9th, 2013
A great way to get your students interested in your CNC mill is to implement it in your CAD classes that you teach. I like to take students aside throughout the school year and let them complete a project that uses their CAD skills to complete a final prototype on your mill.
The activity that …
Continue reading >>> Developing a Prototyping Activity
By Michael Berliner, October 9th, 2013 DIYAbility.org co-founder John Schimmel (rear, left) with workshop participants, including Matthew Altan (front row, far right). Read more about what Matthew’s been up to, below.
DIYAbility.org and digital fab are making a big difference in kids’ lives. They’re having fun, using technology, and are becoming empowered for productive & happy lives.
MAKING is helping children with disabilities discover their ABILITIES.
By Jack Chen, October 6th, 2013
I went to the The New England School of Architectural Woodworking (NESAW) to attend ShopBot Camp this Saturday and it was awesome! The school is located on the first floor of a converted warehouse/factory building that also houses several artists’ studios. NESAW began as a collaboration between the Division of Continuing Education at the University …
Continue reading >>> ShopBot Camp! (Easthampton, MA)
By ShopBot, September 20th, 2013
One year ago (2012) our school bought a Shopbot Buddy, this year we progressed and learned a lot about more about Vectric software and the ShopBot machine. Because of the outstanding results our student’s were producing, our district then gave us permission to purchase 2 more Shopbots, a Shopbot Alpha and a …
Continue reading >>> Belton TX Students Design & Build Independence Day Float Using a ShopBot
By Ed Birkey, September 19th, 2013
Our local community college has a “Hall of Fame Night” that includes a ceremony along with a live and silent auction for the schools foundation. Since I am past graduate, player, and having a teammate that will be inducted in this year’s ceremony, I thought it would be nice to have my students help make …
Continue reading >>> Benefit Time
By Jack Chen, September 18th, 2013
Sometimes things just don’t go like you planned in the shop. As I was working with a student on our latest project…which I hope to blog about soon…I ran our Ø 1/8″ carbide end mill into a hold-down screw, shattered the tool and ruined the work piece. This is why it’s important to …
Continue reading >>> Crash!…Shop Safety Reminder
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