img2laser is a browser-based tool written entirely in Rust that can convert a bitmap image into a laser-ready SVG image using the sine wave line shading technique. In my original blog post, I showcased a Python notebook that performed the same task, but it was lacking in portability. I wanted to make the tool more […]
I started writing this post in 2018, shortly following a class I took on nanofabrication. The class focused on two methods of nanofabrication: e-beam lithography and DNA origami. I originally intended on writing a detailed introduction to DNA origami, but I don’t think I remember enough to do that now. Instead, I’ll briefly describe DNA […]
In 2018 I posted a design of a simple spectroscope to Thingiverse. I figure I’ll re-post it here to try and reach a wider audience. This project was inspired by the Nanomaker course on MIT OpenCourseWare. Summary This project will teach you how to build a simple DIY spectroscope with an old CD, an empty […]