fastbuild: 90 min, 10 revisionsSometimes I have a project that I want to invest my time in. But it's a wild idea. A new way to solve a problem. There's a lot of...
scale models faster for faster learningWhen prototyping to test assembly process, you may not need to build it at 1:1 scale. For small devices like wearable electronics, maybe...
Finding taco sauceI was going to make Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Tacos. But I needed hot sauce. So I went to the grocery store. How do you find hot sauce at a...
Don't wait until your design is 'finished' to prototype itIn design and development, our time is our most valuable asset. We want to get concepts into real world as fast as possible to validate...
Two is one; one is noneWhen I only have one precious prototype of my idea, I find myself very protective of it. I avoid doing anything risky that might break...
If you search Google for "3D print prototypes" ... If you search for “3d print prototypes” Google will return more than 17 million results. If you sort by videos, there's some 350k+...
Prototype faster with AmazonIn early-stage prototypes, I find it faster to buy things, rather than starting from scratch. I recently bought a $50 electronic bill...
Parallel prototypingQuick tip: build multiple variations at once to shorten your development cycle. If you have several options to test of the same base...
What is a prototype?A prototype is an idea made real. A few lines of code to test a bit of logic. A pencil sketch to explore a mold parting line. A cardboard...