Autodesk adds DIY site Instructables to its stable

Autodesk has really decided to embrace the DIY community recently. First the company launched 123D , a free design tool for hobbyists, now it’s snatched up Instructables , an online repository for everything from quadrocopter plans to bruschetta recipes. There’s no need for amateur inventors out there to worry about the acquisition, though — it doesn’t sound like much will be changing at the site. Makers will still own the copyright to their creations and the brand will be keeping its focus on user submitted projects, but the site’s blog does promise that improvements are on the way thanks to the deeper pockets of its new owner. Most of the finer details of the purchase are still unclear, but there’s some more info in the PR after the break. Continue reading Autodesk adds DIY site Instructables to its stable Autodesk adds DIY site Instructables to its stable originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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