These days, you can get just about any computer rig designed to your exact specifications. Whether you’re a RAM-hogging SolidWorks user, or simply just want a powerful workstation, there’s something for everybody. But no standardized hardware mod will ever replace the satisfaction of building your own rig from scratch. If you’ve ever wanted to create your own custom-built PC but didn’t know where to start, boy do we have great news for you. The How to Build a Computer Bundle consolidates five intensive online courses (a total of 126 individual lessons) ranging from how to create a blueprint for your desired desktop or laptop setup to how to overclock CPU…
When it comes to functional workspaces, proper tool organization cannot be stressed enough. After all, does anybody enjoy having to bounce from drawer to drawer looking for that one special screwdriver? We didn’t think so. While it may not organize every took in your shop, the handmade Waterproof Waxed Canvas Tool Rool from Hide & Drink is still one of our favorites. In fact, we like that we can bundle specific tools for specific tasks in different rolls—making it easy to grab and go when the time comes. In total, each roll includes slots for six different tools (or a variety of small tools). Not to mention, the waxed canvas…
It was only back on August 23rd when the master 3D rendering virtuosos at Luxion teased us with a drool-worthy highlight reel capturing what’s to come with the much-anticipated KeyShot 8. And tease us they did—with stunning rendering work featuring everybody from Peter Gill and Esben Oxholm to Dries Vervoort: https://youtu.be/Y6CPCm3kdlU Well, the time is upon us ladies and gents—for today, KeyShot 8 is finally LIVE! So what’s new? According to the official release notes, KeyShot 8 wants to deliver you a tighter workflow with an emphasis on “(more) flow and less work.” https://youtu.be/I14ndjM__bY Without a doubt, one of the new features delivering “more flow” is the new Image Styles.…
Seeing one’s ideas come to life right before you is a thrill! That’s what can happen when you set out to explore your creativity by making stuff. You may have questions such as “Where do I start?” Or, “What materials and tools do I use to construct my idea?” Look no further (at least for the moment) because today’s post features another how-to tutorial by Eric Strebel. For some, Cardboard Basics should be a welcome refresher. But for all you newbies to the world of 3D model construction, this tutorial will be just the ticket you need to get off to a good start.
AR, VR, and “Mixed Reality” headsets may take us to unexplored and fascinating worlds, but at the end of the day, these machines are still just hunks of metal, plastic, and circuity we cover our eyes with. If you’ve ever wanted to know what kind of magic happens inside, the guys over at iFixit.com recently opened up a Magic Leap One mixed reality headset to bare the machine’s guts for all to see. The Magic Leap One platform consists of three parts: a headset, a controller, and the Lightpack which powers them. Starting with the headset, the lenses use four IR LEDs to project images and a waveguide made of six…
Get that stretch out of your system with this week’s Spotify-powered SolidSmack Radio Playlist. It’s fashioned up, ready to make you pull your shoulder blades back and knock out another week of meaningful work while you bob your head to the beat. Whether you’re in the shop milling aluminum, sketching the latest product prototypes or modeling up a 3D storm, consider these tracks as a tool for your process. This week on SolidSmack Radio we’ll get the groove going with the super chill “Ultimate Painting” from Ultimate Painting before diving into fresh tracks from Small Black, Whitney, SALES, Wild Nothing, and others before wrapping up with the classic “White Gloves”…