3D-Printing a Functional 16mm Motion Film Camera is Possible, Just Not Easy

3D-Printed Motion Film Camera

Henry Kidman thought to himself, ‘why not try building a 16mm motion film picture camera from scratch?’, and went about it using only a 3D printer, an Arduino, and a stubborn refusal to accept that there are some things that just might be too difficult to get done alone. His project shows what’s possible with … Read more

Inventor Builds Surprisingly Low-Tech, Yet Functional, Hobbit House

DIY Perks Hobbit House

Matthew Perks, an inventor who often undertakes elaborate tech projects, has taken on a whimsical but practical project: building a Hobbit-inspired home in a backyard, all for under $5,000. Perks basically wanted to build a cozy, earth-sheltered retreat like the Shire, but in real life. The site, a small patch of his friend Keith’s land, … Read more