Empathetic Engineering: Watch my Keynote and a Shaper Spotlight from AltiumLive 2018
I recently had the privilege of delivering one of the keynote talks at AltiumLive 2018, an annual conference for circuit board designers. In my talk, I used Shaper (where I currently work) as a case study of how design thinking principles can be leveraged to help engineers design better products. Read on to watch the keynote and a video that highlights Shaper’s design philosophy.
Shaper Origin Teardown with iFixit
I recently spent the day at iFixit HQ, where we tore apart Shaper Origin – the handheld CNC that I helped design. Check out the video to see what makes this thing tick!
Talking Power Tools and Electrical Engineering on Altium’s OnTrack Podcast
What’s on my mind when I’m designing circuit boards? Listen to the latest Altium podcast and find out! “Altium Designer” is the software that I use to design the electronics for Shaper Origin.
Hear what I’ve been up to on the latest Make(Break) Podcast!
For me, the past two years have been all about bringing Shaper Origin to the world. Hear all about it in this week’s Make(Break) Podcast!
How About a Game of Chinese Checkers?
Checkout this #ShaperMade White Oak Chinese Checkers Game that I created using Shaper Origin.
Forbes 30 Under 30
I’m very humbled and surprised to share that Forbes Magazine has included me on their annual “30 Under 30” list in the “Manufacturing & Industry” category. The “30 Under 30” Manufacturing and Industry award aims to recognize 30 people under the age of 30 who “invent new technologies that help America make things and get stuff done.”
A Word Clock Built with Love
I built this “Word Clock” for my girlfriend. A handcrafted walnut frame houses an 8×8″ RGB LED panel that shines though a laser-cut steel stencil with the aid of some 3D printed lattices, a diffuser, and a RTC-equipped Raspberry Pi computer.
New Year, New Job – Building the Future of Power Tools @ Shaper!
I recently made the bittersweet decision to leave my job at Google/Google[X]/Alphabet to start on a new adventure… Now, I’m building the future of power tools!
The Maker’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Brraaaiiiiinnnnsssss!!! When the zombie apocalypse inevitably occurs, will you be ready? I recently served as the Technical Editor for Simon Monk’s latest book, “The Maker’s Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse.” The book introduces novice makers to electronics and programming through the lens of a theoretical zombie apocalypse. Learn how to use Arduino and Raspberry Pi to build surveillance equipment, zombie distractions, booby traps, and more!
X-Carve CNC Mill Build Log & Review
A few months ago, I built and reviewed the Shapeoko2 CNC mill from Inventables. Now, I’m back to review its successor, the X-Carve.