Hey Makers! If you thought 3D printing was all about fun figurines and gadgets, think again! Resin 3D printing is rapidly making its mark across a surprising range of South African industries. Its incredible precision and ability to produce complex shapes with smooth surface finishes are unlocking new possibilities every day. Let’s delve deeper into …
Resin 3D Printing: Transforming South African Industries Read More »
LED strips are a wonderful part of hobbyist electronics and provide nearly endless project possibilities. They are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and types, from the tiny SMD0402 LED to the large 10MM through-hole LED and beyond. This means that no matter what skill level you are or what project you are planning there will likely be an LED to suit your needs. A …
While International Women’s Day is observed across the world on 8 March, in South Africa we also observe National Women’s Day on the 9th August to commemorate the events of 9 August 1956 and celebrate the success of women across the country. In this post, we will be celebrating some of the amazing South African …
In the earlier post, we looked at the history of the Phoenix Hybrid Sounding Rocket Program (HSRP), the 2 rockets that were launched, and the record-breaking flight. In this post, we will take a more in-depth look at how 3D Printing assisted the launch as well as DIYElectronic’s contribution through Chief Engineer and CTO, Robert …
UKZN Phoenix-1B MK II-R & MK I Rocket Launches – Part 2 Read More »
The Phoenix-1B Mk II-R blasted its way into the news after setting records when launched on 8 March 2021
The best thing about being a maker in this age is ease of access to knowledge. We live in a world where information is at our fingertips and people are willing to exchange ideas. A big part of our ethos as a company is to help fellow maker and expand the knowledge base in our …
