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 part from 3D printing to carpentry, to mould making and DIY high-power water cannons. Study extra about them in our newest MatterHackers Minute article.
Presently residing in Texas after bouncing across the US as youngsters, Evan and Katelyn carry 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 have been married and proud householders 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 data in a lot the identical manner they share it now; by means of YouTube movies and informational blogs. As soon as that they had a bit follow and several other superior DIY tasks underneath their belts, they wished to begin giving again. They knew that if they may do it, anybody might, they usually have made it their mission to indicate how enjoyable (and generally too straightforward!) being a Maker can actually be.
Their early DIY expertise gave them the boldness to sort out a number of the tasks they’ve shared in the present day.
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 response to Katelyn) with the probabilities that 3D printing needed to supply not solely himself however the firm he was working for. Quickly, he was ready to make a case for, and buy 3D printers for his or her workflow, and the remainder is historical past. Prototyping gadgets and the turnaround time for design adjustments 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 have been picked up by none apart from West Elm!
Now, their designs are sometimes pushed by want – a customized bracket, a mould grasp, a prototype of a component they wish to make – however the first product they made on the market was a geometrical deer head initially designed by Evan as a Christmas reward for Katelyn. They’ve additionally helped associates prototype designs for merchandise they may wish to promote, printed home goods for relations when one thing breaks they usually cannot discover a alternative, 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 steel 3D printing changing into extra reasonably priced and accessible; as a result of let’s face it, steel 3D printing is freaking superior! They’re additionally focused on seeing CAD software program grow to be extra approachable – one thing that might allow new customers to embrace, somewhat 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 a component that simply can’t be made another manner. Utilizing their trusty LulzBot TAZ 6, they create all types of fantastic objects to help their builds. From a personalized bullet to explode watermelons with their propane cannon, to fittings wanted to carry collectively their DIY tremendous soaker (and subsequent water blaster), a good looking base for a wood 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 actually can’t wait to see what they give you subsequent!
We’re additionally excited to listen to that as we have been getting ready this text, Evan + Katelyn grew to become FULL-TIME CONTENT CREATORS! Congratulations to them each – it takes a number of onerous work and perseverance to achieve this aim!! 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/person/EvanAndKatelyn
It’s also possible to study extra about them and their tasks on their webpage:
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