Although the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B launched just a few months ago with onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, things are about to get a whole lot more interesting for hardware developers that turn to the $35 single board computer for their prototyping needs. According to a recent interview with Raspberry Pi founder Eben Upton, a significantly smaller version of the Raspberry Pi 3 will go on sale later this year in the form of an update to the Raspberry Pi Compute Module, a Raspberry Pi in a more flexible form factor intended for industrial applications. Capable of running both Linux and Microsoft’s Windows 10 IoT Core, the Compute Module was…

Well, that’s it. We have a fav new website at SolidSmack HQ. Gambody. Gambody is the buy and sell marketplace for 3D print files of video game models–High-poly, super detailed and optimized for 3D printing. They already have a healthy handful of characters, vehicles and robots with more in the works and a growing community. If you’ve ever been into miniature gaming, video gaming, resin model painting or just breathing, this is an absolute coolest thing since you were able to sell your sister’s hair to a wig shop and buy your own action figures. Best of all, their latest model is a MechWarrior Mech. MechWarrior, set in the BattleTech…

I’ve been a long time SolidWorks user, but I knew I wanted (ahem.. needed) to learn another 3D modeling software. That’s when I started looking at Autodesk’s Fusion 360. The features that highlight its capabilities and differentiates it is what this series set out to do. They’re features that expand beyond 3D modeling and show how it’s a platform that incorporates all the aspects of the engineering and design process. If you’re new to Fusion 360, go through the series below to see just a bit of what you can do. The 5 Things That Made Me Take Another Look At Fusion 360 In our first post, I take a…

While covering over 1,000 miles on a dog sled in only a matter of days in whiteout conditions is certainly awe-inspiring, designing and building lightweight carrying vessels by hand that can withstand demanding Alaskan winter terrain while transporting a human is equally impressive. As a builder of Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race sleds, retired Alaska Airlines pilot Bernie Willis knows a thing or two about building flexible all-wood sleds that are lightweight and designed to be easy to repair on the trail if things should go awry. “Wisdom comes as a result of dealing with mistakes,” he explains. “Building sleds is one thing. Maintaining them is a whole different beast.”…

Depending on your stance (and age) towards technology (and whether you have kids or not), Pokémon GO is either a welcome new fixture in your home life or you’re doing everything you can to avoid it. Regardless, the augmented reality game has ushered in a new style of gameplay that adds a layer of interactivity to reality. In any case, if we’re going to be forced into ushering in a new era of augmented reality games on smartphones, we may as well try and keep one foot grounded in traditional physical activities, too. As a board game that connects the physical and digital gaming worlds together, KOSKI combines actual toy…

Time for another round of apps that cover the spectrum of your beloved mobile device, be it iPhone, Android or Windows! The Weekly App Smack is the best of new or updated design and productivity apps (and maybe a couple of fun ones, too) for the busy design or engineering professional and this week we have a list sure to make you more efficient. Do you have an app suggestion that has made your life easier or changed up your workflow? Let us know in the comments below or send it into tips@www.solidsmack.com. Hit it! Better Notes “This is a different kind of notes app. Simpler. Smarter. Better.” ChineseSkill “Here…