Zak Storey

THEY SAID: “Zak, you can’t put ‘3D Printing Special’ on the cover, that doesn’t sound very interesting.” Well, to heck with management, I’ll type “3D Printing” where I darn well like…. Probably. (Please don’t fire me, I love this job.) Yep, I have been inundated with people emailing in, asking me to get some more 3D printing content in the mag—namely, a primer and guide to this wonderful world. So, that’s exactly what we’ve done. This issue, I’ve recruited one of our resident modders, Kris Butterill, to give you the low-down on all things 3D printing: Where we’re at, what’s available, and what you might want to invest in to get started. Then our other 3D printing expert, Dave Alcock, has done a fantastic DIY feature on how to build your own wacky ergonomic keyboard, complete with 3D-printed chassis, wiring diagrams, and programming guide to get your own funky board up and running. It’s a unique project, but the basic principles can be applied to any keyboard design you like, and it certainly makes for an interesting read.