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![Every since the movie ‘Honey I shrunk the Kids’ I’ve wanted a remote control lawnmower. Even more so during July in Florida when the temperature and humidity compete for the […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/assembled-115x115.png?x34763 "Building a Remote Control Lawn Mower")
Building a Remote Control Lawn Mower
Posted on November 29, 2017 | 2 CommentsEvery since the movie ‘Honey I shrunk the Kids’ I’ve wanted a remote control lawnmower. Even more so during July in Florida when the temperature and humidity compete for the […]![For this year’s Maker Faire Orlando, I decided to make a power wheels racer. It was an amazing adventure that anyone who can, should absolutely participate in! Keep scrolling to […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Image-56-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Making a Power Wheels Racer at FamiLAB!")
Making a Power Wheels Racer at FamiLAB!
Posted on November 14, 2017 | 3 CommentsFor this year’s Maker Faire Orlando, I decided to make a power wheels racer. It was an amazing adventure that anyone who can, should absolutely participate in! Keep scrolling to […]![This year, the MIT Media Lab organized a global summit on community biotechnology. It was a great opportunity to meet in person, some of the people from all over the […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/36624495544_56453d57e2_z-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Familab goes to the Global Community Bio Summit")
Familab goes to the Global Community Bio Summit
Posted on October 5, 2017 | No CommentsThis year, the MIT Media Lab organized a global summit on community biotechnology. It was a great opportunity to meet in person, some of the people from all over the […]![Hurricane Irma is now posing an imminent threat to the state of Florida this weekend. It is very important that we remind you, FamiLAB is NOT a storm shelter location. […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/OcEqRC1-115x115.jpg?x34763 "FAMiLab on lockdown during Hurricane Irma…")
FAMiLab on lockdown during Hurricane Irma…
Posted on September 5, 2017 | No CommentsHurricane Irma is now posing an imminent threat to the state of Florida this weekend. It is very important that we remind you, FamiLAB is NOT a storm shelter location. […]![Inspired by Adam Savage’s shop organization (As seen on Tested) I have been using these Stanley organizers for a while now for organizing my hardware, cutting tools, electronics, and […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/20170710_112447-Medium-1-e1499787958937-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Ikea Storage Rack Hack")
Ikea Storage Rack Hack
Posted on July 11, 2017 | 1 CommentInspired by Adam Savage’s shop organization (As seen on Tested) I have been using these Stanley organizers for a while now for organizing my hardware, cutting tools, electronics, and […]![Here’s a quick demo video of FamiLAB’s HAAS VF-1 CNC Mill chewing up some aluminum for fun. If you would like to learn more about this machine and all of […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/haaspart-1-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Machining Things With the HAAS")
Machining Things With the HAAS
Posted on July 11, 2017 | No CommentsHere’s a quick demo video of FamiLAB’s HAAS VF-1 CNC Mill chewing up some aluminum for fun. If you would like to learn more about this machine and all of […]![Hi, my name is John Lamp (aka jdbugman). I have been into RC anything for as long as I can remember. I have done cars, planes, helicopters, battlebots, robots, even […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_2143-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Building My First RaceQuad")
Building My First RaceQuad
Posted on April 7, 2017 | 1 CommentHi, my name is John Lamp (aka jdbugman). I have been into RC anything for as long as I can remember. I have done cars, planes, helicopters, battlebots, robots, even […]![Former President Obama stopped by the lab last Saturday. To say that it was unexpected would be an understatement. Willa was in the front room watching Food Wars, when out […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/obamapi-115x115.png?x34763 "Thanks Obama!")
Thanks Obama!
Posted on April 1, 2017 | 1 CommentFormer President Obama stopped by the lab last Saturday. To say that it was unexpected would be an understatement. Willa was in the front room watching Food Wars, when out […]![This year’s annual meeting was held at the Lab on Sunday, March 27th. The meeting started about 3:30 PM, and was attended by about 50 members. The current board was […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Annual-Meeting-20-115x115.jpg?x34763 "FamiLAB Annual Meeting 2017")
FamiLAB Annual Meeting 2017
Posted on March 27, 2017 | No CommentsThis year’s annual meeting was held at the Lab on Sunday, March 27th. The meeting started about 3:30 PM, and was attended by about 50 members. The current board was […]![Shortly after having finished the toolholder for the R8/Bridgeport and Cat40/HAAS toolholders (Blog post here!), I was feeling inspired to do something similar on our lathe. I wanted as simple […]](https://cdn.familab.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Slack-for-iOS-Upload-115x115.jpg?x34763 "Metal Shop Organization: Lathe Tool Rack")
Metal Shop Organization: Lathe Tool Rack
Posted on November 22, 2016 | 1 CommentShortly after having finished the toolholder for the R8/Bridgeport and Cat40/HAAS toolholders (Blog post here!), I was feeling inspired to do something similar on our lathe. I wanted as simple […]