http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:39:22 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-P/
123D-4P - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/3C0P/H9G15KVE/F5B3C0PH9G15KVE.SMALL.jpg ckippen 123D-4P is a process and materials exploration of the 123D Catch app. The "4P" in 123D-4P stands for photography, ponder, process and prototyping. This Instructable is not quite a set of instructions, but more a documentation of my experiment. I plan on catching many items with hopes of generating s...
By: ckippen

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:48:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Casting-with-123D-Make-hot-glue-horse-head-I-ma/
Casting with 123D Make (hot glue horse head)- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SMALL.jpg khietman Last year I experimented with creating casts using 123D Make, thereby turning a 3D model into whatever casted material one might like. I created the hollow casts using Make and, after assembling them as one would with any 123D Make creation, had a series of casting blocks that I filled with hot glue...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 00:06:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-concept-fighter-jet-using-123D-Design/
Make a concept fighter jet using 123D Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/RLIP/HGU2PGUG/FYYRLIPHGU2PGUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/RLIP/HGU2PGUG/FYYRLIPHGU2PGUG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/RLIP/HGU2PGUG/FYYRLIPHGU2PGUG.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer Seven weeks ago, when I finished my first 3D printed project (the Transformers/GoBots unintentional crossover), Eric told me "Good job! Have you tried to printed it already assembled?", or something like that. My answer was "WHAT? YOU CAN PRINT STUFF ALREADY ASSEMBLED? Wooooooooooow...". You know,...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 May 2013 21:07:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-professional-wind-turbine-blade/
Free professional wind turbine blade - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI2/2140/HH11S2PZ/FI22140HH11S2PZ.SMALL.jpg phmanzano Build the prototype of a wind turbine blade with fiber glass, cardboard, software, tools and affordable or free materials. Beware my friend, it's a loooong and detailed instructable since professional wind turbine have many parameters to take in account. After that we'll jump, and backflip like nin...
By: phmanzano

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 08:46:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Skateboard-Wheels/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko Working [hard] at Instructables means I have access to a ton of equipment, such as laser cutters, water jets, and 3D printers. Recently, I've been intrigued by the fleet of 3D printers we have sitting in Pier 9. Knowing that I have access to the printers and materials, I asked myself a question that...
By: GorillazMiko

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 12:19:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perspective-POV-rig-for-iPhone-4/
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SMALL.jpg andrewt There are a lot of things out there for 3D printing.  Lots of airplanes, monsters and vehicles, but at their current scale, they're really just toys.  I don't think that's a bad thing, tho. I wanted to play with some models and make some videos from the perspective of a plane.  So I made a clip tha...
By: andrewt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 15:25:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-transformer-in-123D-Design/
How to make a transformer in 123D Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer After two days of learning and practicing, officially this is my first project in 123D Design, the Autodesk CAD program made specially for makers. Also, this is my first time with a CAD program. You know how I love to get my hands dirty and build things with physical stuff and physical tools. But It...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:59:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-Washing-Machine-Selector-Knob-to-end-all-Washi/
One Washing Machine Selector Knob to rule them all... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/FDGQ/HEI4M03S/F2NFDGQHEI4M03S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/FDGQ/HEI4M03S/F2NFDGQHEI4M03S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/FDGQ/HEI4M03S/F2NFDGQHEI4M03S.SMALL.jpg andrewt Even as a kid, I thought that the knob on our washing machine was janky, and I knew that whoever made it tried to use the least possible material.  I distinctly remember that it even needed a little metal band around the column to keep it from breaking.  Turns out, the little metal band only holds o...
By: andrewt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:21:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Carbon-fiber-guitar-body-Made-at-Techshop/
Carbon fiber guitar body - Made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/V3KE/HE7D9HX0/FFQV3KEHE7D9HX0.SMALL.jpg workislove In this instructable I will show you how I made the body for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar, part of a workshop at Techshop. It was made laying layers of carbon fiber and fiberglass over a cardboard mold, then hardening the fibers with marine grade epoxy. The mold was modeled after a 1940 Gibson L-...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:18:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prosthetics-Modification-for-Pain-Relief-of-Pressu/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/8WUT/HE081P3U/FVX8WUTHE081P3U.SMALL.jpg lamedust Working on this for a while now but I have made some progress that I'd like to share. Not finished because the hacked solution still causes some pain, but this is helping my cousin Zaid with the pain that his prosthetic is giving him. While in Iraq last April I came across my cousin Zaid. Zaid's an...
By: lamedust

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:37:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twinsies-Head-Swapping/
Twinsies (Head Swapping) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/8U1O/HHS9K7E7/F9C8U1OHHS9K7E7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/8U1O/HHS9K7E7/F9C8U1OHHS9K7E7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/8U1O/HHS9K7E7/F9C8U1OHHS9K7E7.SMALL.jpg peony3000 This is a process that takes about 3 hours (exacto/scalpel timing)... if you're a RISD ID student running on 3 coffees. Just to save you time: this process has taken ages to work out and slight variations often don't work... The toolkit is a head! plus a camera, the internet (you really need this)...
By: peony3000

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Mar 2013 07:11:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Sphinx-of-Hatshepsut-123D-Make-hand-c/
Cardboard Sphinx of Hatshepsut - 123D Make [hand-cut] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/UT26/HD4VHOJF/FS5UT26HD4VHOJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/UT26/HD4VHOJF/FS5UT26HD4VHOJF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/UT26/HD4VHOJF/FS5UT26HD4VHOJF.SMALL.jpg bstrachota This was my first time using a cool software called 123D Make. I wanted to get the hang of the various options and see how easy it would be to make a fairly curvy model without a laser cutter or cardboard cutter. As it turns out, that's rather difficult, or at least tedious. A word of caution: Half...
By: bstrachota

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:28:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USS-Enterprise-using-123D-Make/
USS Enterprise using 123D Make - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/R7IP/HD7TZTQX/FEJR7IPHD7TZTQX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/R7IP/HD7TZTQX/FEJR7IPHD7TZTQX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/R7IP/HD7TZTQX/FEJR7IPHD7TZTQX.SMALL.jpg 86 What did you make?  I made a cardboard model of the USS Enterprise from Star Trek using 123D Make.  It has blinking lights powered by an arduino. See the photo because a picture is worth a thousand words.  Once painted,   abelled and suspended n Space, it looks almost like the real thing!  How did...
By: 86

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:08:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Biologically-Inspired-Robotics/
3D-Printed Biologically-Inspired Robotics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/LQEA/HABDH86N/FZ7LQEAHABDH86N.SMALL.jpg randofo I have been spending the last few months doing research into biologically inspired robotic structures. While my approach may seem formalistic in nature, these devices were simply a means for ultimately conducting social research. This desire stems from my experience building Simple Bots, and their s...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:31:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Zero-to-Birdhouse-with-123D/
Zero to Birdhouse with 123D! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/R47R/H9G121BA/F57R47RH9G121BA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/R47R/H9G121BA/F57R47RH9G121BA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/R47R/H9G121BA/F57R47RH9G121BA.SMALL.jpg JesseHarringtonAu A quick project for making a cardboard birdhouse. You can find the software I used at 123Dapp.com, The files I used are attached and include the roof.  Let me know if you need them in a different format.  Creating the CAD file with 123D Design Sorry the video is silent, I will attempt to up...
By: JesseHarringtonAu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:13:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-an-acrylic-drawer/
How to make an acrylic drawer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/G6XH/GZ8T33MF/FHJG6XHGZ8T33MF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/G6XH/GZ8T33MF/FHJG6XHGZ8T33MF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/G6XH/GZ8T33MF/FHJG6XHGZ8T33MF.SMALL.jpg geth3 This step by step guide will show you how to design and make a strong acrylic drawer using your computer and laser cutter. You will need knowledge of CAD/CAM and access to a laser cutter (obviously). The design file is on 123dapp.com, here's the link: http://www.123dapp.com/3D-Model/Acrylic-Drawer...
By: geth3

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2012 09:53:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-Space-Shuttle/
123D Space Shuttle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/R7GM/H8TTP5AW/FI6R7GMH8TTP5AW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/R7GM/H8TTP5AW/FI6R7GMH8TTP5AW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/R7GM/H8TTP5AW/FI6R7GMH8TTP5AW.SMALL.jpg 86 This project is a good introduction to using 123D Make. 123D Make is a software that will allow you to turn any stl file into puzzle like cardboard slices. I have included a  zip file with all the pdf, stl and 3dmk files for this project.   Tools and Materials ​Tools and Materials Cardboar...
By: 86

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 12:28:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Cardboard-Jupiter-2-Model/
Laser Cut Cardboard Jupiter 2 Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/SMMG/H82UI40W/F2HSMMGH82UI40W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/SMMG/H82UI40W/F2HSMMGH82UI40W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/SMMG/H82UI40W/F2HSMMGH82UI40W.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce Lost in Space is one of my favorite retro science fiction TV shows.  I've always wanted a model of the Jupiter 2 space ship from the show.  I thought it would be interesting to see if I could use Autodesk 123D and 123D Make to construct a model of the Jupiter 2 made from corrugated cardboard.  The J...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 09:14:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prototyping-on-the-cheap/
Prototyping on the cheap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/186I/H82UHJIO/F7W186IH82UHJIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/186I/H82UHJIO/F7W186IH82UHJIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7W/186I/H82UHJIO/F7W186IH82UHJIO.SMALL.jpg youknowwho4eva In reality this started several years ago, with an idea I had with no way to implement. I've been using 3D printing for a while now, but even the most inexpensive material can be costly. I wanted to be able to print cut outs on paper to build a model using paper. But paper isn't cheap either. And ho...
By: youknowwho4eva

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:58:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Marble-Pump-3D-Print/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/RIV5/H7UR8N9T/FM4RIV5H7UR8N9T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/RIV5/H7UR8N9T/FM4RIV5H7UR8N9T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM4/RIV5/H7UR8N9T/FM4RIV5H7UR8N9T.SMALL.gif Tomdf This marble pump takes in marbles from one side of the mechanism and pops them out the other. It is intended to be used as the heart of more elaborate marble contraptions, pumping marbles up through a channel so they can then loop through the machine before returning to the pump's intake. The model...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 17:32:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-Modeling-for-3D-Printing/
123D Modeling for 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/XZ7I/H8RVM7F6/FLCXZ7IH8RVM7F6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/XZ7I/H8RVM7F6/FLCXZ7IH8RVM7F6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/XZ7I/H8RVM7F6/FLCXZ7IH8RVM7F6.SMALL.jpg sath02 Update: I just received the 3D Print from the "Free 3D Printing" Group yesterday(Nov 3, 2012). It look a little different than I used in the tutorial because I added more parts in the 3D model file, since I got some space left to fit 3x3x3" cube. I got a chance to play with Autodesk's 123D applicat...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:05:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Statue-of-Liberty-Bust-using-123D-Make/
Cardboard Statue of Liberty Bust using 123D Make - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/ASX8/H6MF46XC/FLBASX8H6MF46XC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/ASX8/H6MF46XC/FLBASX8H6MF46XC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLB/ASX8/H6MF46XC/FLBASX8H6MF46XC.SMALL.jpg Evan Atherton In this Instructable, I'll step through how to make a 7' tall statue of liberty bust out of cardboard using Autodesk's 123D Make. The inspiration for this project was the last scene from *SPOILER ALERT*  Planet of the Apes. Software used: Autodesk 123D Make: http://www.123dapp.com/make Autodesk 3ds...
By: Evan Atherton

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:25:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Parabolic-Solar-Hot-Water-Heater-using-/
Building a Parabolic Solar Hot-Water Heater using 123D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ2/KQH0/H4ZN4R8J/FJ2KQH0H4ZN4R8J.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ2/KQH0/H4ZN4R8J/FJ2KQH0H4ZN4R8J.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJ2/KQH0/H4ZN4R8J/FJ2KQH0H4ZN4R8J.SMALL.jpg ben.chapman For this project I set out to create the solar equivalent of the hot-water tap on a coffee machine: a solar on-demand hot-water heater.  I was inspired by the functionality of a new software called 123D-Make that makes it easy to build large, geometrically precise forms.  My goal was to build a devi...
By: ben.chapman

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 10:07:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-a-Catch-using-the-123D-Catch-web-app/
How to create a Catch using the 123D Catch web app - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/U06F/H5035JJH/F7QU06FH5035JJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/U06F/H5035JJH/F7QU06FH5035JJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/U06F/H5035JJH/F7QU06FH5035JJH.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink In this instructable I'm going to walk you through creating a Catch using the 123D Catch web app. 123D Catch is a totally free piece of the software that turns photos into 3D models. It's available (as of right now) for PC, on iPad and also as a web app, which is what I use! To see what other peop...
By: jessyratfink

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:42:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Super-Personalized-shadow-casting-candle-holder/
Super Personalized Shadow Casting Candle Holder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/MXWQ/H2WEJMG3/F0GMXWQH2WEJMG3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/MXWQ/H2WEJMG3/F0GMXWQH2WEJMG3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/MXWQ/H2WEJMG3/F0GMXWQH2WEJMG3.SMALL.jpg hendersonjase For mothers day I wanted to create something very unique for my wife.  So going along with the same idea as my previous instructable Generate-a-unique-shadow-casting-sculpture, I decided to make something a little less tangible, but even more intimate. This personalized candle holder displays a sil...
By: hendersonjase

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 08:26:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Locket-with-Me-In-It/
3D Printed Locket with Me In It - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/E5BY/H2WESY98/FDSE5BYH2WESY98.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/E5BY/H2WESY98/FDSE5BYH2WESY98.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/E5BY/H2WESY98/FDSE5BYH2WESY98.SMALL.jpg randofo After seeing what 123D Catch could do, and then catching a model of my own head, I decided that I needed to make my girlfriend a 3D printed locket with me in it. I figured that either she would find this endearing or laughably cheesy and sentimental (and - hence - endearing). When I gave it to her, ...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 23:20:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Celebrity-3D-Models-in-No-Time/
Celebrity 3D Models in No Time - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/EXVI/H2WEJN33/FYCEXVIH2WEJN33.SMALL.jpg randofo Making 3D models of celebrities is easier than you think! All you need is a digital camera (preferably with a flash), 123D Catch, and a local wax museum. With little money and effort, you can get dozens of license free 3D celebrity models in a matter of hours. The best part about this modeling metho...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 15:16:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Life-Size-Cardboard-Cat/
Life Size Cardboard Cat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/E70G/H2WERFF7/F5XE70GH2WERFF7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/E70G/H2WERFF7/F5XE70GH2WERFF7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5X/E70G/H2WERFF7/F5XE70GH2WERFF7.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo I was trying to think of something I could make for my kittens using the new free 123D software, a laser cutter,  and the giant stack of cardboard I had access too.  The natural choice seemed to be another cat!  Though they weren't as excited about their new friend as I was, I hope they eventually t...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 22:10:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-scan-your-head-and-use-it-as-an-chess-piece/
*Updated* 3D scan your head and use it as a chess piece. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/XM7K/H2MYKL72/FYCXM7KH2MYKL72.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/XM7K/H2MYKL72/FYCXM7KH2MYKL72.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/XM7K/H2MYKL72/FYCXM7KH2MYKL72.SMALL.jpg John.Tweetonig Playing chess (or Monopoly) with your own custom pieces. That is happing right now. It's awesome, we know, but calm down and follow the instructable since we are talking you trough.  We are a small industrial design office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. For over some time now we are experimenting w...
By: John.Tweetonig

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 02:08:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Steal-Public-Art/
How to Steal Public Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/X5BE/H27LSNNE/F8UX5BEH27LSNNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/X5BE/H27LSNNE/F8UX5BEH27LSNNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/X5BE/H27LSNNE/F8UX5BEH27LSNNE.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura After learning about 123D Catch from Autodesk, I wanted to try it. I went to the Civic Center of San Francisco and took multiple pictures of one of the Equestrian Sculptures in the plaza. The following explains how I stole a piece of public art (sort of.) Camera settings, and photographing the scu...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 17:37:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Huge-Cardboard-Gun/
Huge Cardboard Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Want a big cardboard gun? How about a huge one? This is a cardboard version of a revolver and is 20 inches long. It was made with 123D Make and a laser cutter although if you're patient you can certainly cut this out by hand as well. Having a huge cardboard gun is pretty ridiculous. Like you just c...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 10:24:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Face-Sculpture/
Mini Face Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SMALL.jpg randofo Inspired by the Foil Bust of designer Dominic Wilcox, I set out to create an aluminum replica of my face. To change things up a little, I decided to do it at 1/4 and 1/8 scale. This required use of all kinds of state of the art technology... and aluminum foil. Don't be daunted by the seeming complex...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 11:25:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Tea-Light-Candle-Holders/
Laser Cut Candle Holders - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8K/YO30/H1YONHVD/F8KYO30H1YONHVD.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei Inspired by those awesome Moroccan cutout lanterns, I made a set of three laser cut candle holders, perfect for small votive candles or tea lights.  All the laser cutting for the project was done at TechShop SF.  3D Modeling I modeled the candle holders in AutoCAD by drawing two boxes and subtra...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 22:03:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Mutant-Version-Of-Yourself-or-Family/
Make A Mutant Version Of Yourself or Family - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS8/RV9G/H231Z9NG/FS8RV9GH231Z9NG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS8/RV9G/H231Z9NG/FS8RV9GH231Z9NG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS8/RV9G/H231Z9NG/FS8RV9GH231Z9NG.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox After my first few attempts at making models using 123d catch I noticed that the models I got back were a little melted and deformed. This along with an episode of Fringe inspired me to  make a mutant version of myself. Using 123d catch, 3ds Max, and shapeways I hope to get a good final product. Ord...
By: Zaphod Beetlebrox

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 21:13:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rocket-Bookshelf/
Rocket Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/W5V0/H1YOKNY9/FDOW5V0H1YOKNY9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/W5V0/H1YOKNY9/FDOW5V0H1YOKNY9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDO/W5V0/H1YOKNY9/FDOW5V0H1YOKNY9.SMALL.jpg JesseHarringtonAu An easy way to make a cool Rocket bookshelf using 123D Make and TechShop!. This tutorial only covers the creation of the file, not the actual how to cut out the Rocket. If you have access to a shopbot it couldnt be an easier task. Click here to find a ShopBot near you. 123d Make 123d Make is a fr...
By: JesseHarringtonAu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 18:34:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacation-Pet-Feeder-from-Recycled-Materials/
Vacation Pet Feeder from Recycled Materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/UUVE/H1JU6KFY/FRIUUVEH1JU6KFY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/UUVE/H1JU6KFY/FRIUUVEH1JU6KFY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRI/UUVE/H1JU6KFY/FRIUUVEH1JU6KFY.SMALL.jpg Revolt Lab If you are a pet owner, going on vacation can be stressful. Usually, you need a friend or neighbor to come over every day and feed your pets. However, by enslaving robots you can keep your pet happy and enjoy a stress-free holiday. To save money and learn something new, I decided to make my pet fe...
By: Revolt Lab

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:36:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remixing-physical-objects-using-123D-Catch-Meshmi/
Remixing physical objects using 123D Catch, Meshmixer and other tools - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OTJS/H1AH767P/FA1OTJSH1AH767P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OTJS/H1AH767P/FA1OTJSH1AH767P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OTJS/H1AH767P/FA1OTJSH1AH767P.SMALL.jpg gpvillamil In this instructable, I'll show you to scan a physical object using 123D Catch, remix and modify it using Meshmixer, and then print it using a 3D printer. In this case, I'm going to scan a rock, and add a human face to it. In a previous instructable, I described the process by which you can make a ...
By: gpvillamil

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:38:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-rig-for-123D-Catch/
Camera rig for 123D Catch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SMALL.jpg gpvillamil 123D Catch is a new application and service from Autodesk that turns a series of photographs into a 3D model of an object or space. The rig described here helps you structure the photos for best results. It lets you spin the camera around the object at a constant height and distance, while the obje...
By: gpvillamil

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:47:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Ball-Maze-Game/
Big Ball Maze Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWQ/LG0O/GZUAG6EL/FWQLG0OGZUAG6EL.SMALL.jpg zimbra This project was the result of an urge to contribute something to the Creative Games section of my kids’ elementary school fair. The kids loved it for it’s simple old-school game aesthetic mixed with Wii-style and Kinect-style video game control. It’s a spin-off project of an earlier Ball & Plate ex...
By: zimbra

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:11:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-MuscleTreadstm-Water-Bottle-Massagers/
Making MuscleTreadsý Water Bottle Massagers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/0NQJ/H12SVETW/FN70NQJH12SVETW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/0NQJ/H12SVETW/FN70NQJH12SVETW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/0NQJ/H12SVETW/FN70NQJH12SVETW.SMALL.jpg siraustin (This instructable is entered into the "Make It Real" contest, so please log in and vote by clicking on the "vote" button in the upper right.  Thanks!) This instructable will guide you through drawing a part in Autodesk 123D, having it 3D printed, making a mold of the part, and casting the part in ...
By: siraustin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:26:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tin-can-Dumbbell-3D-printed-by-Samuel-Bernier-P/
Tin can Dumbbell (3D printed), by Samuel Bernier Project RE_ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/BNUO/GZ38JJ13/FZHBNUOGZ38JJ13.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/BNUO/GZ38JJ13/FZHBNUOGZ38JJ13.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZH/BNUO/GZ38JJ13/FZHBNUOGZ38JJ13.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier As a kid, my mom was telling me that vegetables would make me stronger. It was true! Here's how :  123D link : http://www.123dapp.com/AssetManager/Publisher?stgAction=getProduct&intProductId=597956 “Submitted by DIN 2012, Université de Montréal, industrial design program, for the Instructables Sp...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:33:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wunderkammer/
DIY Wunderkammer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/2T9G/GYZNV4B0/F5F2T9GGYZNV4B0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/2T9G/GYZNV4B0/F5F2T9GGYZNV4B0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5F/2T9G/GYZNV4B0/F5F2T9GGYZNV4B0.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura "Whats a Wunderkammer," you say? Well, a Wunderkammer is a shelf, or cabinet, to store one's unique collection of trinkets, or objects. A display box for your most awesome and absurd goods. I had never heard about Wunderkammer, or curiosity cabinents, until I was in college and studying the history...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:19:37 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Software-Sliced-Desk-Tidy/
Software Sliced Desk Tidy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/JRRQ/GYVDI1P8/F6RJRRQGYVDI1P8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/JRRQ/GYVDI1P8/F6RJRRQGYVDI1P8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6R/JRRQ/GYVDI1P8/F6RJRRQGYVDI1P8.SMALL.jpg Jayefuu I recently relocated to San Francisco for a 2 month stint as an Artist-in-Residence at Instructables HQ. I carved out a work space in a corner by the entrance, nestled in test servers, ethernet switch-gear and Randy's ever spreading pile of electronics components. After securing a corner to work and...
By: Jayefuu

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:39:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Papercraft-Trojan-Horse/
Giant Papercraft Trojan Horse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/02TB/GXUZIJEE/FBD02TBGXUZIJEE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/02TB/GXUZIJEE/FBD02TBGXUZIJEE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBD/02TB/GXUZIJEE/FBD02TBGXUZIJEE.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant In December 2011, the Instructables Team took to the streets of San Francisco, proudly wielding before them a 12-foot cardboard Trojan horse. Man, I love my job. Why did this happen? We had been invited to the Autodesk Christmas party just a few blocks away from our lab and we thought we sh...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:44:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Desk-Lamp/
Cardboard Desk Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZA/XPON/GXEZCJI3/FZAXPONGXEZCJI3.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Cardboard might seem like an odd material for a desk lamp, but with a low-heat LED bulb this 15" lamp can shine all night in glorious maker style. It's light, it's sturdy and it's flat-pack. What's not to love? I originally designed this lamp to go on my own desk in the Instructables Lab, but due t...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:55:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Computer-Assisted-Gift-Wrapping/
Computer Assisted Gift Wrapping - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/9ZV6/GX2L5TIB/FWK9ZV6GX2L5TIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/9ZV6/GX2L5TIB/FWK9ZV6GX2L5TIB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWK/9ZV6/GX2L5TIB/FWK9ZV6GX2L5TIB.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant This is a slightly absurd little project that may appeal to gift wrappers with mild obsessive-compulsive tendencies. You know who you are.  I'm going to quickly talk through how to make your own exquisitely customized gift box for an unusually shaped gift, using the 3D modeling software Blender and...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:50:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Bowl/
Hand Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/LFEA/GXFXNFMM/F4DLFEAGXFXNFMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/LFEA/GXFXNFMM/F4DLFEAGXFXNFMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4D/LFEA/GXFXNFMM/F4DLFEAGXFXNFMM.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant Here's a small bowl I made from interlocking layers of birch plywood. I designed it using Poser, Blender and Autodesk 123D Make, then used a laser cutter to precisely cut all 40 of the pieces. The bowl stands at about a foot in height and, despite being very light, is sturdy and extremely well bala...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:47:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-Fab-Cardboard-Construction-Kit/
123D Fab! Cardboard Construction Kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/JFGQ/GX106U6F/FUYJFGQGX106U6F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/JFGQ/GX106U6F/FUYJFGQGX106U6F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUY/JFGQ/GX106U6F/FUYJFGQGX106U6F.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant This is the story of how I designed a cardboard construction kit and how a bunch of very clever people at Autodesk University 2011 used it to make things far cooler than I could ever have anticipated. I'll discuss the backstory of the construction kit, my thought process in designing it and what hap...
By: PenfoldPlant

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:41:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-drunkard-stamp/
3D printed drunkard stamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/LVGY/GUVTQWQ2/FA7LVGYGUVTQWQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/LVGY/GUVTQWQ2/FA7LVGYGUVTQWQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/LVGY/GUVTQWQ2/FA7LVGYGUVTQWQ2.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant This is a 3D printed plastic stamp with three interchangeable faces, designed to be kept behind the bar and used to leave helpful messages on the foreheads of passed-out drunkards. It was constructed in Autodesk 123D and printed using Ponoko. How does it work? Read on for a thrilling example scenar...
By: PenfoldPlant

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