Made at theCO: ITX PC Case
Follow along the process of making a ITX PC case using our laser cutter in the Makerspace. The project is for smaller PC components for people who want to make compact, but powerful builds.
Made at theCO: Mac Support Stand
Michael Isaachsen is a new face at theCO and recently joined our team as Community Manager. In his first couple of weeks, he noticed one of the iMacs we had had an issue where the hinges in the stand were broken.
CO:member Spotlight: Rusty Ballentine
“The first time I used the 3D printer, it blew my mind,” Ballentine says. “You leave, looking at an empty space, and come back at the end of the print, seeing that two-dimensional item on the computer screen now sitting in front of you to pick up. I was just absolutely floored.”
Made at theCO: Personalized Wine Box
There is something so mesmerizing about a computer-motorized machine like the CNC router or the Laser Cutter/Etcher we have in theCO’s makerspace. It might be the super smooth curves or the sheer precision of the cuts, but one thing is for sure: it allows you to make some cool custom pieces! This week we’re featuring a custom piece made by Random Pieces of Wood.
Made at theCO: Engraved Football
Almost anything can be engraved using theCO’s laser cutter/etcher as long as it fits in the machine! This week, Jameson Winter illustrates how to engrave something a little more difficult than your average wood project: a football.
Made at theCO: Christmas Gifts
It’s the middle of the holiday season, and Christmas is just around the corner. If you are still looking for gifts for family and friends, start looking at theCO. You might be surprised to hear that many CO:members make items that could serve as a perfect gift. Here are a couple ideas for presents:
Made at theCO: Brandon Lawson
Have you ever been somewhere around town and seen a piece of furniture or decoration that you really like but that completely breaks the bank in price? Brandon Lawson knows what that’s like. When he saw a rustic American flag hanging at a local business in Jackson and was deterred by the price tag, he decided he would build his own. He started in his kitchen, chiseling out stars by hand, until he had his own wooden flag.
Made at theCO: Watering Raspberry Pi
Have you ever left for vacation and come back to dead or dying plants in your living room?
It happened to me last month, and I was frustrated with feeling like I would never have a green thumb despite my best efforts. Then I heard about Watering Raspberry Pi, a robot built and created by Dev Catalyst students from Lexington High School. The robot is designed to automatically water your plant via a soil moisture sensor, meaning you could go on vacation and not have to worry about your plants!