Thank you to the Makerspace! The Makerspace empowered me, somebody with no model-building experience, to create an architectural model of a home in Rome, Italy that I am proud of—they … Continue reading
The Journey of the Beetle Device Project At the heart of Williams College lies the vibrant Community Garden, a space teeming with life. However, like any thriving garden, it faces … Continue reading
Fusion 360 is a powerful cloud-based 3D modeling platform that blends computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and computer-aided engineering (CAE) in a single environment. It equips users with an … Continue reading
What is this Block? The Tibetan wooden printing block at the heart of this project is a rare artifact estimated to be 100-200 years old, historically used to create prayer … Continue reading
Imagine tinkering with a Generative AI. The orthodoxical scenario with Generative AI is that you ask it a question and it gives you an answer. But this time, rather than … Continue reading
The objectives of this project were to 1) build a 3D model and print from scratch to accumulate hands-on CAD and prototyping experience for future modeling and printing projects, and … Continue reading
Written by: Qi Wang ’26, Divine Uwimana ’27, Divya Sijwali’ 28. What happens when you mix a dash of creativity, a sprinkle of STEM magic, and a whole lot of … Continue reading
During the sunny and pleasant reunion weekend of June 7th and 8th, the Makerspace was bustling, offering tours and hands-on making experiences to over 200 Williams alums and their families. … Continue reading
Welcome back to my deep dive into the creation of a low-cost DIY Arduino turntable designed for photogrammetry enthusiasts. In this continuation, I will share a detailed, step-by-step breakdown of … Continue reading
What do Vienna, a long-lost trailer park in Williamstown, and two fifth graders have in common? They all came together via architecture, storytelling, and a whole lot of glue in … Continue reading
Polyformer Updates My name is Camily Hidalgo Goncalves, and I am a sophomore at Williams College majoring in Chemistry with a Neuroscience concentration. As a Makerspace student worker, I have … Continue reading
When most people think about coral reef degradation, they often think about bleaching and the effects of climate change. However, coral faces another danger that is hardly talked about—tsunamis. Coral … Continue reading
My most recent Makerspace academic project was assisting Beth Fischer, Assistant Curator of Digital Learning and Research for the Williams College Museum of Art. My task was to 3D print … Continue reading
The Quandary Have you ever broken or lost a small part of an important object you value? Perhaps the strap of that beautiful watch you got from your grandma or … Continue reading
If a local organization has important information for its neighbors, is there a way it can broadcast directly to them without bouncing the data to Toronto and back? I grew … Continue reading