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Make it Real Free 3D Printing Giveaway - EXTENDED!




DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, THE 50 PRINT GIVEAWAY IS BEING RENEWED THROUGH JUNE 4TH!



Instructables is giving away FREE 3D prints to the first 50 projects to enter the Make It Real Challenge this week that get featured on the site! Simply enter your project into the contest, and if it gets featured, you get a FREE 3D Print.

The Make It Real Challenge is open to any project that was at least partially designed using a computer: it could be a preliminary digital sketch, a sticker, an electronics schematic, laser-cutter files, a 3D design, or even an inkjet printer template - anything digital!  And the prizes are insane - we're giving away a $50k Objet 3D printer, 11 UP! personal 3D printers, and even more free 3D prints. 

To win your FREE 3D print, just enter your project into the Make It Real Challenge this week and meet our featuring criteria!  Everyone who does will win a 3" x 3" x 3" 3D print of anything they choose, a 3D printed Instructables robot, or 5 pieces of their choice from the Free Universal Construction Kit.

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Penolopy Bulnick says: Jun 7, 2012. 2:33 PM
All 3D prints have been awarded!  Congratulations everyone :)
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mpilchfamily says: Sep 19, 2012. 1:48 PM
I'm still waiting for my prints. When will they start shipping? Will there be any notifications sent out when they ship? I'm waiting on 2 free prints.
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wombatmorrison says: Aug 9, 2012. 11:13 PM
Got my print in the mail today - thank you!
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monsterlego says: Jun 12, 2012. 11:05 AM
Is it too late?!! this was posted before the deadline.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Cardboard-Iron-Helmet-Skyrim/
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randofo (author) says: Jun 12, 2012. 12:04 PM
We already gave out 50 for that week.
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coloradofshr says: Jun 11, 2012. 7:40 PM
Is there a deadline for turning in our free 3d print form??
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randofo (author) says: Jun 12, 2012. 10:10 AM
Please try to turn it in within a few month's time. I wouldn't let it sit for years.
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skatersollie says: Jun 1, 2012. 12:33 PM
How long does it take after filling out the form do we geet teh prize? I filled out that i wanted to get my own design print...it's been awhile and haven't heard back...
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Penolopy Bulnick says: Jun 6, 2012. 2:47 PM
We were only able to get a handful done while we were dealing with the Make it Real Challenge. Now that it is over, we should be getting them printed up and sent out as soon as we are able :)
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Jamie Obermeier says: Jun 5, 2012. 9:20 AM
I entered the "Make It Real Challenge" last night, and this morning my instructible was featured under "technology". It features a 3-D print that is under 3"x3"x3". How do I go about claiming my prize?
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instructascott says: Jun 5, 2012. 7:31 AM
oh great, I am currently featured :)
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MalmeyStudios says: Jun 4, 2012. 7:06 PM
OOOOOOOH
My Ible was featured today, does that mean I get a free print, and if so does it mean I have to design what I want or submit a pic of what I want printed?
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Zaphod Beetlebrox says: May 14, 2012. 7:09 PM
How long does it take after you've entered the contest and been featured before you know if you get a print?
Also how long do we have to design a printable piece?
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Zaphod Beetlebrox says: May 14, 2012. 7:12 PM
If we win one of these prints are we still eligible for the prizes at the end of the contest?
Thanks for any answers, I'm sort of confused.
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Penolopy Bulnick says: May 16, 2012. 10:52 AM
Hi, you still qualify to win the contest if you get a free 3D print. You should hear back this week about getting the free 3D print :)
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Zaphod Beetlebrox says: May 16, 2012. 3:15 PM
Thank you!
did hear back can't wait to see the results, how long do I have to submit my design
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Penolopy Bulnick says: May 28, 2012. 5:32 PM
The sooner the better :)
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ChrysN says: May 31, 2012. 3:49 PM
How do I submit my design?
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Penolopy Bulnick says: May 31, 2012. 4:08 PM
For the free 3D print? It should say in the message you got received :)
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ChrysN says: May 31, 2012. 5:05 PM
The prize claim form just said I would be contacted with more details.
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Zaphod Beetlebrox says: May 29, 2012. 1:27 AM
Thanks already submitted it Jacob A Rogers said they would be shipped in about a week. Do you think another opportunity will arise or is this the last time 3D prints will be offered? (got a project in the pipes want to know if i should hold off for a bit on publishing)
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Penolopy Bulnick says: May 29, 2012. 6:14 PM
We don't have anything like this in mind in the future right now.
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Zaphod Beetlebrox says: May 30, 2012. 10:54 PM
thanks will publish it when it's done, hopefully before June 4th.
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shazni says: May 24, 2012. 7:32 PM
here is another...wow...i'm so exited
http://www.instructables.com/id/3x1-Chalkboard-table/?comments=all#CVAZW4XH2G60MQJ
anybody know which site i can check for the 3"x3" 3D print?
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fred27 says: May 23, 2012. 3:00 AM
Wow. I've just bee awarded one of these. Thank you! I never realised Instructables contests were so cool.

I'm tempted by the robot figure but really should design something myself. I wonder if 3 inches cubed is enough to make a toy for my 7 month old son that won't be a choking hazard?
Chemman5 says: May 21, 2012. 8:13 AM
If i used autocad for a project, could i use those files to enter??
autoimporteren says: May 21, 2012. 1:16 PM
cool i like it
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scoochmaroo says: May 21, 2012. 11:23 AM
As long as you make something real, it qualifies :)
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ChrysN says: May 17, 2012. 4:04 PM
What file type do you need STL, SLC or can it be a 123d? How long do I have to design the product before the offer runs out?
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shazni says: May 14, 2012. 11:41 AM
will this be eligible too for a 3D print?

http://www.instructables.com/id/All-Metal-Wall-Art-Sailing-Boats/
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MR.Geo says: May 13, 2012. 5:49 AM
My instructable was featured on May 8th, how long do I have to design the product before the offer runs out?
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monsterlego says: May 10, 2012. 6:23 PM
Waaaa! missed the boat :'(

(Just kidding)
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shazni says: May 10, 2012. 7:25 PM
missed the boat....ya ....I know...cry cry...sob sob..
life is like that :-)
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shazni says: May 10, 2012. 7:24 PM
do i get a 3d print? mine is one day late...the 7th
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-and-Metal-Wall-Art-Tin-Punching/
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shazni says: May 8, 2012. 1:02 AM
wow..i got featured!! cant wait to collect my 3d print :-D
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kittycatdogto says: May 7, 2012. 5:31 AM
I have submitted something, how do I recieve the free 3d printing, sorry I sound kind of rude, but I really want to see this technology, and a 3d model of teeth :)
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randofo (author) says: May 7, 2012. 5:39 PM
It needs to get featured by someone on the Community Team.
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Hammock Boy says: Apr 25, 2012. 10:43 AM
Is there anything we have to do if we are featured or will Instructables contact us?
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Hammock Boy says: Apr 25, 2012. 12:48 PM
To clarify I mean contacting Instructables about the 3D print. I know about the notice that says if you are featured or not. Thanks.
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randofo (author) says: Apr 26, 2012. 5:14 PM
We will send you a notification to claim your print.
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bwrussell says: May 7, 2012. 2:53 PM
Should this happen soon after being featured or sometime after the deadline? I posted an Instructable the 30th, It was accepted into Make It Real on the 1st or 2nd and was featured on the 4th.
Dwelling Mechanic says: May 6, 2012. 11:54 AM
hang on...
http://www.instructables.com/community/Make-it-Real-Free-3D-Printing-Giveaway/?skipPro=true#comments

says the extended deadline is may 6th while

http://www.instructables.com/community/Make-it-Real-Challenge-Deadline-Extended/

says the extended deadline is june 4th
Can anyone affirm one of the dates?
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randofo (author) says: May 7, 2012. 6:18 AM
This offer of free printing is independent of the contest.

The contest ends June 4th
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Thrasym says: May 7, 2012. 1:42 PM
Gah! I thought it was May 7th. I just stayed up all night working on a project hoping to get it in on time but I missed it. *sad face* Procrastination is a cruel mistress!

Oh well, at least I'm almost finished the work on a groovy 'ible.
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jeff-o says: May 5, 2012. 7:01 PM
I was up till 2:30am last night, but I did it! I mainly wanted to git 'er dun in time for the weekend.
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Derpancakes says: May 4, 2012. 5:51 AM
:(((((( I was working on my entry but my house caught fire...... MUST MAKE ENTRY!!!
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Penolopy Bulnick says: May 4, 2012. 6:55 PM
Are the two things related? I hope everything is okay!
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randofo (author) says: May 4, 2012. 8:22 AM
What happened to your house!?
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Derpancakes says: May 6, 2012. 7:23 PM
No, it was my sister's first time cooking with oil and.... yup it boiled over. Insurance is being VERY nice though!
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iproberry1 says: May 7, 2012. 6:18 PM
how much did it burn your house?
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Derpancakes says: May 10, 2012. 9:11 AM
It just burned the kitchen, but the smoke got into everything..
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poofrabbit says: May 4, 2012. 3:47 PM
To have a rabbit or a robot oooooh I must I must get a 3D print, I've been dying to see something made this way for ages!
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Maundy says: May 4, 2012. 10:51 AM
I spent ages on my entry, but it was featured a couple of weeks ago, can you please be really generous for me and make it count?
kapitonovihih says: May 4, 2012. 7:32 AM
Must use the offer!
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Vintiquities says: May 1, 2012. 5:22 PM
Wow! Thanks so much! Mine got featured, now to figure out what to get "printed"! You guys rock!
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Goodhart says: Apr 30, 2012. 10:03 PM
I am hoping to find a little time....soon
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mstyle183 says: Apr 30, 2012. 7:16 AM
when is the deadline for this?
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randofo (author) says: Apr 30, 2012. 11:00 AM
It is now the 6th of May
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mstyle183 says: Apr 25, 2012. 7:11 AM
i'm getting late to work trying to upload a video for the make it real contest.. because the deadline was april 30.. now says the deadline says its june something?

whats going on?
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randofo (author) says: Apr 26, 2012. 5:16 PM
The contest was opened up to 3 additional countries and was extended to give more people the chance to enter. If you have already posted projects, that means you have even more time to get votes.
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mstyle183 says: Apr 26, 2012. 7:54 PM
it's nice cause i can enter couple more entries and get more votes.. but the more competition the harder it gets.. and my friends starting to think im just BSing when i tell them is the last week to vote
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The Cartographer says: Apr 25, 2012. 3:34 PM
Yay leftover parts!
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belsey says: Apr 23, 2012. 7:12 PM
I published this 3D printed flying butterfly late last night (very close to midnight...) and it got accepted into the contest and featured today... Does it qualify? If not I think I'll cry..... Already my vegan egg missed your cool cooking contest by just a couple days... If this keeps up I'll never dare publish again, I'll be withholding my instructables till the right contact comes up....
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randofo (author) says: Apr 24, 2012. 1:11 PM
Sure. That seems within reason.
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simonfrfr says: Apr 23, 2012. 1:30 PM
:D My project was featured yesterday and the day before does that count?
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randofo (author) says: Apr 24, 2012. 1:00 PM
Sure. That is within reason!
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Aleator777 says: Apr 24, 2012. 9:41 AM
Ack, my instructable just got featured today before it has been accepted into the contest, will it still count?
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randofo (author) says: Apr 24, 2012. 1:00 PM
That's fine. It appears to be entered now anyhow
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sillyzombie666 says: Apr 23, 2012. 11:08 PM
i so want to make replacement shells for snes nes, gameboy and other system games / controller shells. i have 2 snes games in need of shells and a pile of controllers in need of shells but sadly i have no way to make / scan the shells in order to print em
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dttworld says: Apr 23, 2012. 9:51 PM
$50K value grand prize is insane. It's like the Price Is Right for Makers but you have 3 months to win the Showcase Show Down. If the printer is $35k then that means the 6 months of print material is worth $15k. Is that stuff made out of gold?

Only downside to such a large prize is the ~$15k you'll owe to Uncle Sam next year ...... unless you could somehow redirect the gift to a non profit organization and then offer to store it at your house ;-)
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poofrabbit says: Apr 23, 2012. 2:09 PM
Here is to praying I win! I would be so dangerous with a 3D printer :D
jsvitlik says: Apr 23, 2012. 5:36 PM
no, you misunderstood. You get a free PRINT of an object of your choise, 3X3X3 (IDK cm or inches or feet?) You don't get a free 5,000 3d printer, lol
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poofrabbit says: Apr 23, 2012. 9:01 PM
Well darn it LOL! ;-)
darkclaw42 says: Apr 23, 2012. 7:55 PM
"And the prizes are insane - we're giving away a $50k Objet 3D printer, 11 UP! personal 3D printers, and even more free 3D prints"

2nd Paragraph. Its a "possibility" to win.
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jeff-o says: Apr 23, 2012. 5:33 PM
Awesome! I'm just relieved you extended the deadline to June 4th - now I'll have time to finish what I am working on!
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Goodhart says: Apr 23, 2012. 3:47 PM
Ack....always I am so short on time.
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al.grazaar says: Apr 23, 2012. 1:12 PM
i am from greece and i love 3d printers please give us a change to participate too ;( ;( ;( pleeeeeeease!!!!
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randofo (author) says: Apr 23, 2012. 2:52 PM
Perhaps you can find a collaborator in one of the eligible countries to help you work on a project and receive the prize.
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Hiyadudez says: Apr 23, 2012. 12:33 PM
3x3x3 what? CM? MM?

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randofo (author) says: Apr 23, 2012. 12:43 PM
Inches
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Kiteman says: Apr 23, 2012. 12:39 PM
Metres?

(Crosses fingers)
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canucksgirl says: Apr 23, 2012. 2:50 PM
My vote is for Metres....

(Members in Canada and the U.K. can't accept inches). :-)

The Queen said so...
mechaninja says: Apr 24, 2012. 6:17 PM
I do wonder why America hasn't converted to metric... being American, it sounds weird, but I'd rather deal with multiples of 10 than multiples of 6.
1 KM=1000 M= :)
1 MI=5280"= ',:\ wtf bro?
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canucksgirl says: Apr 24, 2012. 6:53 PM
I agree. What's worse is temperatures. They make NO sense.

HOT: +40 C (Celsius), 104 F (Fahrenheit)

Freezing: 0 C (Celsius), 32 F (Fahrenheit)

COLD!!!: -40 C (Celsius), -40 F (Fahrenheit)

Huh? How can two "different" measures of temperature start off so far apart and then end up the same???
quatch says: Apr 25, 2012. 12:00 PM
draw any two straight lines with a ruler that cross once. See? Easy :) You'll note as with temperature, they diverge again on the other side of the intersection. We just don't see a lot of use of <-40deg.

Both are linear scales.

Celcius makes a whole lot of sense for dealing with the temperature of things. Freezing and boiling of water are close at hand for calibration. Farenheight makes a little sense when you are comparing things to body temperature, but the zero is weird (it was the freezing point of a not-hard to make liquid, so was easy to get consistant).

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Kiteman says: Apr 23, 2012. 3:05 PM
I could print a full-size self-portrait of my entire family!
jsvitlik says: Apr 23, 2012. 5:32 PM
not much of a "self portrait" if its of your family...
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caitlinsdad says: Apr 23, 2012. 3:19 PM
You are from Lilliput or Blefuscu?
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