Study extra about Evan + Katelyn, the superior couple who sort out all types of enjoyable maker and 3D printing tasks!
Posted on November 21, 2018
by
Chris Morgan
The dynamic duo that has been tearing up the Maker scene, Evan and Katelyn, has dabbled in every little thing from 3D printing to carpentry, to mildew making and DIY high-power water cannons. Study extra about them in our newest MatterHackers Minute article.
Presently dwelling in Texas after bouncing across the US as youngsters, Evan and Katelyn deliver the world of engineering (Evan) and graphic design (Katelyn) collectively in so many superior methods of their new roles as Content material Creators on YouTube. Their humble beginnings began once they met on the ripe previous age of 18. As soon as they had been married and proud owners eight years later, they started to discover all of the DIY tasks you may think about, utilizing their home as their testing floor.
Beginning with no expertise, they gained their information in a lot the identical means they share it now; by way of YouTube movies and informational blogs. As soon as they’d somewhat follow and several other superior DIY tasks underneath their belts, they needed to begin giving again. They knew that if they may do it, anybody may, and so they have made it their mission to point out how enjoyable (and generally too straightforward!) being a Maker can actually be.
Their early DIY expertise gave them the arrogance to sort out plenty of the tasks they’ve shared at present.
Evan with a propane cannon that shoots 3D printed slugs!
After all, 3D printing is an enormous a part of their Maker expertise, beginning when Evan grew to become fascinated (i.e. obsessed in accordance with Katelyn) with the chances that 3D printing needed to provide not solely himself however the firm he was working for. Quickly, he was able to make a case for, and buy 3D printers for his or her workflow, and the remaining is historical past. Prototyping gadgets and the turnaround time for design modifications and extra fabrication was a lot simpler, faster, and cheaper
Shortly afterward, they bought a LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printer for his or her private use and began producing and promoting their very own designs and merchandise on the market. Their early designs and prints had been picked up by none apart from West Elm!
Now, their designs are usually pushed by want – a customized bracket, a mildew grasp, a prototype of an element they need to make – however the first product they made on the market was a geometrical deer head initially designed by Evan as a Christmas present for Katelyn. They’ve additionally helped pals prototype designs for merchandise they could need to promote, printed home goods for members of the family when one thing breaks and so they cannot discover a substitute, and different real-world tasks that want a easy, 3D printed answer.
Whereas they proceed their journey into extra DIY tasks and new mediums, they’re very excited on the prospect of metallic 3D printing turning into extra inexpensive and accessible; as a result of let’s face it, metallic 3D printing is freaking superior! They’re additionally desirous about seeing CAD software program turn into extra approachable – one thing that might allow new customers to embrace, quite than a deterrent to studying extra about 3D modeling and printing.
They’ve actually adopted the 3D printer because the go-to machine when they should produce an element that simply can’t be made another means. Utilizing their trusty LulzBot TAZ 6, they create all types of wonderful objects to help their builds. From a custom-made bullet to explode watermelons with their propane cannon, to fittings wanted to carry collectively their DIY tremendous soaker (and subsequent water blaster), a gorgeous base for a picket lamp, and even jewellery, self-watering pots and extra!
Evan and Katelyn’s DIY tasks proceed to entertain and instruct their ever-growing viewers, and we definitely can’t wait to see what they provide you with subsequent!
We’re additionally excited to listen to that as we had been getting ready this text, Evan + Katelyn grew to become FULL-TIME CONTENT CREATORS! Congratulations to them each – it takes plenty of onerous work and perseverance to achieve this purpose!! Technique to go guys!!
To see extra of Evan and Katelyn and their superior tasks, you may subscribe to their YouTube channel right here: https://www.youtube.com/consumer/EvanAndKatelyn
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Are you or somebody you recognize doing one thing superior with 3D printing? Ship us information about them and so they could also be featured in a future MatterHackers Minute! E mail chris.morgan@matterhackers.com!