Reading up on maker-culture
3 deep · digging since jan 30
- Making RAM at Home [video]
A hobbyist documents building a DRAM chip in a backyard shed, demonstrating that backyard semiconductor manufacturing is increasingly accessible.
- I overengineered a spinning top [video]
An engineer builds an electronic, motor-driven spinning top that achieves two hours of spin time, pushing the toy's longevity through active stabilization.
- Making niche solutions is the point
3D printing and software engineering enable creating tailored niche solutions for personal problems, offering precision and customization that mass-produced alternatives cannot match.