Ep. 33 - Guest: Bar Smith of Maslow CNC
11/21/24 • 88 min
Join Stephen and Lucian on an exciting episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast as they chat with Bar Smith, the innovative mind behind the Maslow CNC. We hope you enjoy this talk about the world of open-source hardware and community building as Bar shares his journey from a random thought to creating a revolutionary CNC router, the Maslow 4.1.
You will learn about the struggles of developing a large-format CNC router that allows anyone access to fabrication tools while keeping everything open-source. Plus, you'll discover how Bar's unique approach to open-source development and community engagement has shaped the evolution of the Maslow project.
Whether you're a maker, an entrepreneur, or just curious about open hardware, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of collaboration and innovation.
Don't miss the chance to support Bar's latest Kickstarter for the Maslow 4.1, a testament to the ongoing journey of making CNC technology accessible to everyone. Click HERE for the Kickstarter link and be part of this exciting project!
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Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
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Join Stephen and Lucian on an exciting episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast as they chat with Bar Smith, the innovative mind behind the Maslow CNC. We hope you enjoy this talk about the world of open-source hardware and community building as Bar shares his journey from a random thought to creating a revolutionary CNC router, the Maslow 4.1.
You will learn about the struggles of developing a large-format CNC router that allows anyone access to fabrication tools while keeping everything open-source. Plus, you'll discover how Bar's unique approach to open-source development and community engagement has shaped the evolution of the Maslow project.
Whether you're a maker, an entrepreneur, or just curious about open hardware, this episode offers valuable insights into the power of collaboration and innovation.
Don't miss the chance to support Bar's latest Kickstarter for the Maslow 4.1, a testament to the ongoing journey of making CNC technology accessible to everyone. Click HERE for the Kickstarter link and be part of this exciting project!
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Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page
O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!
Intro song:
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Previous Episode
Ep. 32 - How to Write Documentation
Writing documentation is like a Greek tragedy, where you are both the best and worst person to write your own docs. In this episode, Stephen and Lucian dive deep into the art of creating effective documentation for open hardware products.
Join us as we explore the balance between text and images, the downsides of video documentation, and the ever-evolving nature of keeping your docs up-to-date. Whether you're a seasoned doc writer or just getting started, you'll find valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your documentation process.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Bill Hader - "when they tell you what's wrong they're usually right, when they tell you how to fix it they're usually wrong"
- Googles Style Guide
- Thea Flowers beautiful example of great documentation
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Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page
O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!
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Next Episode
Ep. 34 - Managing a Print Farm
Managing a print farm may seem like it shouldn't be that complicated. It is tricky in ways you wouldn't expect, and it certainly comes with some life lessons!
From choosing the right printer to optimizing filament and settings, we share our journey and lessons learned in building an efficient 3D printing farm.
Whether you're running a single 3D printer or managing a fleet, this episode is packed with practical advice to save you time, money, and frustration.
YouTube video about the print farm manager Stephen made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHku1zc3RQs
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Do you have any questions, comments, or topic suggestions? Email us at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!
To find out more about what we do, check out Opulo.io
To see everything else we do, including social media, check out Opulo.start.page
O.H.M. Podcast Merch is now here!
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