3d fabrication and robotic control

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I thought this was cool, if pricey: a service to make your sketchup, 2nd life, or wii avatar in coloured plaster.

But this is probably cooler: Build a Candyfab 4000 to fabricate your objects from sugar. DIY, $500 parts. (Link via secretsoflife)

Indeed, it's based around a controller board kit which might even be useful for work. I'm tempted to inquire with a prof about using this board to assist with developing better servo-motor controls for one of the labs. *ponder ponder ponder*