I need something rapidly (or not) prototyped, and have (very little, or) no idea where to start. [more inside]
posted by furnace.heart on Apr 19, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm beginning a project where I need to construct a 3D model based off the "average" shape (I'm not sure that's exactly the proper term) of a number of similar real-world objects, and I'm not sure on the best workflow or process. Example: I have 25 bananas and I want to create a 3D model based off the average shape of all these bananas. [more inside]
posted by itchi23 on Aug 27, 2008 - 18 answers

I'd like to try a graphics tablet for the work I do. I know Wacom is the big dog in the field, but am unclear on what the real differences between the models are (too much marketing spiel). [more inside]
posted by defben on Jul 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Ok, so how exactly do I make gzipped javascript work? [more inside]
posted by Jezztek on Mar 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me find a protyper and manufacturer for stuffed animals. [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Mar 16, 2008 - 4 answers

I am trying to prototype my own board/card game. I need a way to design a card format onto 4" x 6" and 3" x 3" spaces. Something like the software CCG maker but different sizes and not Magic specific. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Feb 17, 2008 - 9 answers

JavaScript: jQuery vs Scriptaculous - Which is currently the favorite amongst developers? [more inside]
posted by afx114 on Nov 16, 2007 - 12 answers

Javascript / Prototype problem: I've written a function that inserts new content in a div whenever you click on a link in that same div. It works, but with the added "feature" of scrolling to the top of the page after the new content has been added. I don't want it to do this. How do I stop it? Here's the page. (Scroll down to see the link.) [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on May 2, 2007 - 11 answers

Is there a simple way to do a PCB prototype? [more inside]
posted by vansly on Sep 28, 2006 - 9 answers

I have an idea for a product, and I'd like to get a prototype made. Does anyone have a service they'd recommend? And how does one research materials? (It's going to be solely made of some kind of rubber, but I don't know what to call the kind of rubber I want...)
posted by crickets on Aug 19, 2005 - 5 answers

At some trade show recently, Whirlpool showed a prototype washer called BioLogic that ("if feasible") relies on hydroponic plants to purify and reuse the water [pdf, p17]. So, are there any users out there who go to Kitchen and Bath trade shows, and know more details about how this works? Alternate question for hydroponics enthusiasts: What kind of plants are those in the washer?
posted by Lirp on Nov 11, 2004 - 1 answer