Impact of Materials on Society - Amorphous Metals
Explore amorphous metals: their unique properties, formation process, and emerging applications. Learn about metallic glasses and their potential impact on various industries.
Human-Agent Collaboration: Can an Agent be a Partner?
Exploring the potential and challenges of human-agent collaboration, discussing trust, partnership dynamics, and the future of AI interactions in various contexts.
DNA Nanotechnology: A Foundation for Programmable Nanoscale Materials
DNA nanotechnology for programmable nanoscale materials: exploring self-assembly methods, mechanical properties, dynamic structures, and applications in measurement and control at the molecular level.
What to Expect When You Are Expecting Robots - The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration
Exploring the future of human-robot collaboration, addressing challenges in integrating robots into society, and discussing the societal impact of widespread robot deployment in various settings.
How to Use Satellite Imagery to Be a Machine - Sean Patrick Gorman, PhD | ODSC West 2018
Explore satellite imagery analysis using Jupyter notebooks, learn to extract valuable information, and develop ML models for processing Earth observation data.
Mapping Geographic Data in R - Joy Payton
Learn to create publication-quality maps using R, combining public data sources to uncover interesting patterns. Covers geojson, shapefiles, Census data, geocoding, and data visualization principles.
WebTalk on PICs for LIDAR Systems
Explore coherent FMCW LiDAR technology for autonomous navigation, featuring insights on silicon photonics, advanced optics, and the Innovation Support Fund application process.
Rigid Tapping with New Motor and VFD - DIY CNC Mill Upgrades
Learn to upgrade a CNC mill for rigid tapping with a new inverter motor, VFD, and encoder. Covers installation, programming, and testing for precise thread creation in various materials.
AC Servo Motors and FogBuster Mist Coolant - DIY CNC Mill Upgrades
Upgrade CNC mill with AC servo motors and FogBuster mist coolant system for improved performance, precision, and efficiency. Learn installation, tuning, and benefits of these enhancements.
How to Build a CNC Plasma Cutter
Learn to build a DIY CNC plasma cutter, from assembly and wiring to software setup and cutting techniques. Covers essential components, safety considerations, and practical applications for precise metal cutting.
Getting Started with CAD Modeling for 3D Printing
Learn to create 3D models for printing using CAD software. Explore different design approaches, compare 11 CAD programs, and get recommendations for beginners and advanced users.
Use Python to Build a Magic SMS Button
Learn to create a Magic SMS Button using Python, CircuitPython, and the FeatherS2 ESP32 microcontroller. No programming experience needed. Automate your maker projects and send SMS messages with the push of a button.
FreeCAD for Beginners - Design a Marble Maze
Design a marble maze using FreeCAD, learning parametric design, spreadsheets, sketching, extruding, error correction, and advanced modeling techniques to enhance your 3D design skills.
Thingiverse Broken Use OpenSCAD 3D Modeling
Learn to customize Thingiverse models and create your own using OpenSCAD. Master 3D modeling techniques, from basic concepts to designing a coffee mug, overcoming Thingiverse Customizer limitations.
Making a Safer M12 Breakout Board
Designing and troubleshooting an improved M12 breakout board for CNC routers, featuring combining logic for normally-closed sensors and auto-squaring compatibility with Acorn systems.
How to Machine a Cast Iron Backing Plate for a New 6-Jaw Chuck
Step-by-step guide to installing and adjusting a 6-jaw chuck on a lathe, including re-machining the backing plate for precise fit and demonstrating concentricity adjustment techniques.
Making a Replacement Glass Chart for an Optical Comparator - Lufkin Ultrascope 1200A - MicroVu 400
Learn to create a replacement glass chart for an optical comparator using Fusion 360 design, LightBurn software, and laser etching techniques with CerMark and xTool D1.
Avid Benchtop Pro CNC with ClearPath and Centroid Acorn
Step-by-step assembly and setup of an Avid Benchtop Pro 24 CNC machine, including mechanical build, electronics wiring, software configuration, and initial testing.
Acorn and Clearpath CNC Control Box Bench Test and Overview
Detailed overview and bench test of Acorn and Clearpath CNC control box, covering design, components, power systems, and functionality. Includes step-by-step testing of motors, I/O, pneumatics, and fault handling.
Troubleshooting the Centroid Acorn and Ether1616 Network - Why Won't It Connect? - Beelink + Realtek
Troubleshooting guide for Centroid Acorn and Ether1616 network connectivity issues. Explores hardware, software, and network aspects to resolve a subtle bug in Realtek GbE hardware on Beelink computers.
Wiring a Buck Transformer for a Magnetic Sheet Metal Brake
Learn to wire and install a buck transformer for a magnetic sheet metal brake, covering transformer theory, selection, wiring techniques, and practical testing for optimal voltage adjustment.