The Infill Podcast - The Place For 3D Printing

Ep. 56: Jake England of Millennium Machines on Open-Source Innovation and Empowering Creators


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In this episode, we are joined by Jake England of Millennium Machines. Brought to you by PCBWay (https://jle.vi/pcbway) and OctoEverywhere (https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast).
Jake England is the mind behind Millennium Machines - an open-source CNC project pushing the boundaries of digital fabrication.
Inspired by the success of projects like Voron and Positron, Millennium Machines is dedicated to making CNC technology more accessible, customizable, and community-driven.
In this episode, we explore how Millennium Machines is redefining open-source CNC development, the challenges and rewards of running an open-source hardware project, upcoming machine releases, and why supporting open-source creators is crucial for the future of CNC and maker communities.
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πŸŽ₯ IN THIS EPISODE: πŸŽ₯
00:00 Introduction
02:34 Jake's Maker Journey: From East Africa to the UK
05:58 The Transition from 3D Printing to CNC
09:35 Understanding CAM and CNC Basics
13:40 Tips for CNC Beginners
15:56 Exploring CNC Projects and Materials
20:39 Building and Using the Milo CNC
28:07 Supporting Open Source and Open Source Creators
32:36 Encouraging Creators to Monetize Their Passion
33:20 The Value of Open Source Contributions
33:57 Addressing Community Feedback and Misconceptions
34:26 Economic Inefficiencies in Open Source Projects
35:28 The Importance of Fair Compensation
36:08 Challenges Faced by Open Source Designers
38:10 Proposed Solutions for Sustainable Open Source
44:16 The Need for Consistent Support
54:21 Long-Term Vision for Open Source Projects
01:02:19 Final Thoughts
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