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

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.🎁 Get $5 off your first order at PCBWay: https://jle.vi/pcbway 🎁 Get 3 Months of FREE Premium Perks at OctoEverywhere: https://octoeverywhere.com/welcome?id=podcast 🤫 Get behind the scenes and exclusive content on my Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord🎥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🎥00:00 Introduction02:34 Jake's Maker Journey: From East Africa to the UK05:58 The Transition from 3D Printing to CNC09:35 Understanding CAM and CNC Basics13:40 Tips for CNC Beginners15:56 Exploring CNC Projects and Materials20:39 Building and Using the Milo CNC28:07 Supporting Open Source and Open Source Creators32:36 Encouraging Creators to Monetize Their Passion33:20 The Value of Open Source Contributions33:57 Addressing Community Feedback and Misconceptions34:26 Economic Inefficiencies in Open Source Projects35:28 The Importance of Fair Compensation36:08 Challenges Faced by Open Source Designers38:10 Proposed Solutions for Sustainable Open Source44:16 The Need for Consistent Support54:21 Long-Term Vision for Open Source Projects01:02:19 Final Thoughts🔗 CONNECT WITH JAKE: 🔗👉 Support Millennium Machines: https://www.patreon.com/millenniummachines👉 Millennium Machines' website: https://www.millennium-machines.com/🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: https://kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing📍 Complete list of my videography gear: https://kit.co/jlevi/content-creation📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: https://jle.vi/polymaker📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": https://jle.vi/magigoo 📍 My favorite 3D printer right now: https://jle.vi/voronkits📍 My favorite BUDGET 3D printer right now: https://jle.vi/sovol📍 Check out the official TNL merch: https://shop.thenextlayer.com/📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jle.vi/links