Study extra about Evan + Katelyn, the superior couple who deal with all types of enjoyable maker and 3D printing initiatives!
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 all the things 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 dwelling in Texas after bouncing across the US as children, Evan and Katelyn convey 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 initiatives you possibly can think about, utilizing their home as their testing floor.
Beginning with no expertise, they gained their information in a lot the identical method they share it now; by YouTube movies and informational blogs. As soon as that they had a bit of follow and several other superior DIY initiatives below their belts, they needed to start out giving again. They knew that if they may do it, anybody might, 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 deal with a number of the initiatives they’ve shared as we speak.
Evan with a propane cannon that shoots 3D printed slugs!
In fact, 3D printing is an enormous a part of their Maker expertise, beginning when Evan turned fascinated (i.e. obsessed based on 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 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 had been picked up by none aside from West Elm!
Now, their designs are sometimes pushed by want – a customized bracket, a mould grasp, a prototype of a component 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 associates prototype designs for merchandise they could need to promote, printed home items for members of the family when one thing breaks and so they cannot discover a alternative, and different real-world initiatives that want a easy, 3D printed resolution.
Whereas they proceed their journey into extra DIY initiatives 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 taken with seeing CAD software program grow to be extra approachable – one thing that will allow new customers to embrace, moderately 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 method. Utilizing their trusty LulzBot TAZ 6, they create all types of fantastic 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 phenomenal base for a picket lamp, and even jewellery, self-watering pots and extra!
Evan and Katelyn’s DIY initiatives proceed to entertain and instruct their ever-growing viewers, and we definitely can’t wait to see what they give you subsequent!
We’re additionally excited to listen to that as we had been getting ready this text, Evan + Katelyn turned FULL-TIME CONTENT CREATORS! Congratulations to them each – it takes a number of exhausting work and perseverance to succeed in this objective!! Method to go guys!!
To see extra of Evan and Katelyn and their superior initiatives, you possibly can subscribe to their YouTube channel right here: https://www.youtube.com/person/EvanAndKatelyn
It’s also possible to study extra about them and their initiatives on their webpage:
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!