Instructables: exploring - technology - 3D-Printing - featured http://www.instructables.com Sun, 26 May 2013 00:23:36 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to remove laser cut parts without removing the rest of the acrylic http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-remove-laser-cut-parts-without-removing-the/
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Fri, 24 May 2013 10:27:12 PDT
3D Print a Vector File using Tinkercad http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-a-Vector-File-using-Tinkercad/
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Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:40 PDT
BoB the BiPed http://www.instructables.com/id/BoB-the-BiPed/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 15:49:58 PDT
3D Printed Sound Bites http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Sound-Bites/
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By: amandaghassaei

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Mon, 20 May 2013 00:26:44 PDT
3D Printed Photograph http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Photograph/
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Mon, 20 May 2013 02:32:27 PDT
How to build a 3D-printed robot reindeer toy http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-3D-printed-robot-reindeer-toy/
How to build a 3D-printed robot reindeer toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/TH1N/HGU2LJNY/F1HTH1NHGU2LJNY.SMALL.jpg damianzuch 3D Printing! Mold-making! Digital Rendering! Apoxie Sculpt!!! Woodshoppery! For this project Tina and I decided to try to learn about 3D printing and I'll show you what we learned and how we ended up making the toy. We were asked to make two robot reindeer toys as props for a Christmas film; one is ...
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Mon, 20 May 2013 08:41:30 PDT
3D Printed Earbud Cord Button Clip http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Earbud-Cord-Button-Clip/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 17:59:08 PDT
Using Your 3D Printer to Injection Mold Tiny Objects http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Extremely-Small-Objects-With-Your-3D-Printe/
Using Your 3D Printer to Injection Mold Tiny Objects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/3EV3/HGU2JDW4/F983EV3HGU2JDW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/3EV3/HGU2JDW4/F983EV3HGU2JDW4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/3EV3/HGU2JDW4/F983EV3HGU2JDW4.SMALL.jpg bfk This is an offshoot of another Instructable that documents the development of a previously unrecognized capability of fused deposition 3D printers. Rather than subject readers to endless babble, dull research and boring experimentation, this Instructable will take you step-by-step from making a mol...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 13:24:13 PDT
Wallet via 3D Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/Wallet-via-3D-Printing/
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Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:08 PDT
3D printing + sugru = precision rubber parts! (iPhone 4/4S and 5) + video http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printing-sugru-precision-rubber-partsiPho/
3D printing + sugru = precision rubber parts! (iPhone 4/4S and 5) + video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SMALL.jpg projectsugru Print your own desktop manufacturing kit to produce precision rubber parts directly onto the iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5 with sugru ! We developed this project so that makers, engineers and designers could test the process and understand how to desktop manufacture precision rubber parts with sugru.  T...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:08 PDT
Experimenting with Small Parts On Your 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-3D-Printer-As-An-Injection-Molder/
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Thu, 2 May 2013 15:30:15 PDT
How to 3D Print Molds for Small Batch Concrete Casting http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-Molds-for-Small-Batch-Concrete-Cas/
How to 3D Print Molds for Small Batch Concrete Casting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SMALL.jpg timwikander Recently I took my first step into the exciting world of 3d printing. The result? I learned how to utilize basic CAD modeling and a 3d printer to create quick and precise custom molds for small batch concrete casting. Overview About a month ago I visited the Annex (Instructables' old shop locatio...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 14:25:00 PDT
3D Printed Skateboard Wheels 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...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 12:19:23 PDT
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 http://www.instructables.com/id/Perspective-POV-rig-for-iPhone-4/
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Mon, 6 May 2013 15:25:31 PDT
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Goddess Chest http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Goddess-Chest/
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Goddess Chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SMALL.jpg xeijix Some background info: I had found a Skyward Sword heart container necklace to give to a special someone (http://www.thepixelsmithy.com/collections/necklaces), but I wanted to present it in the most elaborate way possible. So, to make it true to the game, I made the Goddess Chest (oh and the G...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:33:44 PDT
How to Make a 3D Business Card With a 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-3D-Business-Card-With-a-3D-Printer/
How to Make a 3D Business Card With a 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SMALL.jpg ericm160 Today I will be teaching you to make a 3D business card for a movie press kit.  It can also be used just to make a cool card if you want one.  For my model I will be using Rhino. There are several different programs to 3D model. You can follow my steps if you are using Rhino and if not use similar m...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:32:06 PDT
UP 3d Printer - 1kg Spool Holder and Filament Guide http://www.instructables.com/id/UP-3d-printer-1kg-Spool-Holder-and-Filament-Guid/
UP 3d Printer - 1kg Spool Holder and Filament Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/GKGF/HFD1JKQQ/FYPGKGFHFD1JKQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/GKGF/HFD1JKQQ/FYPGKGFHFD1JKQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/GKGF/HFD1JKQQ/FYPGKGFHFD1JKQQ.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack I was really excited to try black ABS plastic on our UP 3d printer. When the spool arrived in the mail I realized that the 1 Kg spool would not fit the holder on the printer. Dilemma?? I think not. All I had to do was design and print a new holder. Jury-Rig a Temporary Holder  Before I could pri...
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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:18:37 PDT
Building beyond the scale of 3D printings http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-beyond-the-scale-of-3D-printings/
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:04:09 PDT
DIY Glow 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Glow-3D-Printer/
DIY Glow 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SMALL.jpg searx If you read my interests, you probably know that I love studying the 3D printer we have at school to see how it works. If anyone wants to know more about 3d printing, there is a really cool article here. Anyway,  I spent about a month (as an engineering student I know how important research is) sket...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:11:21 PDT
Panoramic Galaxy http://www.instructables.com/id/Panoramic-Galaxy/
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:04:10 PDT
3D Printed Speaker Enclosures (With Lights!) http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Speaker-Enclosures-With-Lights/
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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:45:02 PDT
How to make a transformer in 123D Design http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-transformer-in-123D-Design/
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:59:21 PDT
How to make your first 3d Printed Round Open Cuff Bracelet! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-first-3d-Printed-Round-Open-Cuff-/
How to make your first 3d Printed Round Open Cuff Bracelet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SMALL.jpg christinachun This is a relatively straight forward instructable on how you can make your first 3d printed round open cuff bracelet and print it on your home 3d printer or through a service such as Ponoko, i.materialise, Kraftwurx or Shapeways. I will be 3d printing on my Afinia H-Series 3d Printer. You should a...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:34:05 PDT
Froggy World 5 The Coffee Gripper http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-5-The-Coffee-Gripper/
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:50:20 PDT
3D Printed 1911 http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-1911/
3D Printed 1911 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/NQYP/HD7TJW8Q/FNXNQYPHD7TJW8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/NQYP/HD7TJW8Q/FNXNQYPHD7TJW8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNX/NQYP/HD7TJW8Q/FNXNQYPHD7TJW8Q.SMALL.jpg mangomango I ACTUALLY TRIED TO HAVE THIS DELETED.  IT WAS NOT UNTIL I SAW IN MY EMAIL THAT THIS HAD BEEN FEATURED THAT I REALIZED THIS INSTRUCTABLE STILL EXISTED.  I SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE CLIP AND EJECTION LIKE I PLANNED BUT I FEARED IT LOOKED TOO REAL.  ON TOP OF THAT, MY SCHOOL SHUT THE PROJECT DOWN AND...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:36:03 PST
Print your own wireless portable speaker! http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-your-own-wireless-portable-speaker/
Print your own wireless portable speaker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SMALL.jpg mikestevens! Have you ever wanted a portable speaker like the Jambox by Jabra but not for $200. This is my first design at a portable speaker that you can take anywhere and wireless connect with Bluetooth. It also allows you to charge your phone if necessary. After 6+ years of checking out everyone else's Instru...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:38:49 PDT
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/A-fully-3D-printable-GlaDOS-Robotic-ceiling-arm-la/
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SMALL.jpg dragonator In this instructable I will show you how to make a fully 3D printable GlaDOS from Portal (1 and 2), that is also a lamp and can be converted into a robotic arm (how much cooler does it get), With a superled in the eye (this much cooler). Go watch it immediately: This was first intended to be a...
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:21 PDT
Understanding 3D Printing MakerBot Replicator: Setting up and Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-101MakerBotReplicator-CrystalTechSh/
Understanding 3D Printing MakerBot Replicator: Setting up and Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Written By Eva Marie Cooper Coauthored by Jeff Wilson If you would like more information or would be interested in hiring me to complete a project for you please email me at cooperevam@yahoo.com. I participate in freelance work so if you would like something prototyped  then email me with informati...
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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:41:14 PDT
Ice Crystals: Food-Safe Molds from a 3D Printed Object http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystal-Ice-Food-Safe-Molds-from-3D-Printed-Objec/
Ice Crystals: Food-Safe Molds from a 3D Printed Object - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SMALL.jpg danm_daniel This Instructable covers the process of making a food-safe mold from a 3D printed object. I will provide two methods for making an ice mold (one being a tray), and some of the steps can be mixed and matched. My chosen forms are large and small crystals - I thought a large crystal would not only look...
By: danm_daniel

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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:04:34 PDT
Printable Camera Mount for MakerGear M2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Printable-Camera-Mount-for-MakerGear-M2/
Printable Camera Mount for MakerGear M2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SMALL.jpg ProfHankD Ok, watching extruded plastic harden is rather like watching paint dry. Yet, somehow it is downright hypnotic.... I also needed to find a way for 20+ students to see what was printing when I gave a demo at a local middle school. I'm certainly not the first to get the idea of pointing a camera at th...
By: ProfHankD

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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:06:57 PDT
3D Print flying model rockets http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-flying-model-rockets/
3D Print flying model rockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SMALL.jpg Qsilverrdc Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4              3D printing              offers new creativity in the world of model rocket design and fabrication.  Above is a computer model of some printed flying model rocket.   In these ins...
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:55:12 PDT
3D Printed 'Centrifugal Puzzle Box' - solved with a spin... http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Centrifugal-Puzzle-Box-solved-with-/
3D Printed 'Centrifugal Puzzle Box' - solved with a spin... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SMALL.jpg Maundy For this project I decided to explore the world and uses of 3D printing further after my exploration of the 3D printed iPhone cases market where I designed, created and now sell the 'TriStand iPhone Case - 3D printed iPhone cases with built in flip out stands' which stretched the capabilities of 3D ...
By: Maundy

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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:54:53 PDT
3D Printer Enclosure http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printer-Enclosure-1/
3D Printer Enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/U7VB/HDOWACES/FLXU7VBHDOWACES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/U7VB/HDOWACES/FLXU7VBHDOWACES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/U7VB/HDOWACES/FLXU7VBHDOWACES.SMALL.jpg schlem Not long after assembling my 3D Printer (the Schlabricator ), my wife, Beehive, AKA She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed, banished my beloved, but slightly odorous machine to the garage. The structure, originally built for Model-T era vehicles, is behind the house and unusable as a garage, owing to a gnarled Russ...
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 06:39:40 PST
How to Make a Signet Ring and Seal Your Envelopes in Style http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Signet-Ring-and-Seal-Your-Envelopes-/
How to Make a Signet Ring and Seal Your Envelopes in Style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SMALL.jpg matt_the_maker Nothing is more embarrassing than getting to the end of a letter and realizing that you don't have a good wax seal for the envelope.  With a couple of easy steps, a 3d printer, a kiln, and a spin caster, you can have a signet ring in no time. Submitted by Milwaukee Makerspace for the Instructables ...
By: matt_the_maker

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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:07:02 PST
Froggy World 4 The Train http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-4-The-Train/
Froggy World 4 The Train - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker In Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous frogs, we have catapulted, booted and seesawed Froggy.  Upon departing the seesaw http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-3-The-Seesaw/ Froggy must land in a waiting train car.  The train must be large enough to carry frogs (O scale) ...
By: MikeTheMaker

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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:37 PST
How to Paint a 3D Print http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Paint-a-3D-Print/
How to Paint a 3D Print - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/GT88/HDHW52UQ/F6PGT88HDHW52UQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/GT88/HDHW52UQ/F6PGT88HDHW52UQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6P/GT88/HDHW52UQ/F6PGT88HDHW52UQ.SMALL.jpg sethzor I love to make random things for my wife she is my world and I like to make her feel like that is the truth. If you are like me and have even the slightest artistic skill and access to a 3D printer or know someone who does you can do this too! This is my first instructable and I am happy to say ...
By: sethzor

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Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:52:24 PST
Lily Pad Spin http://www.instructables.com/id/Lily-Pad-Spin/
Lily Pad Spin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/9WKS/HD4VGX8C/F9C9WKSHD4VGX8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/9WKS/HD4VGX8C/F9C9WKSHD4VGX8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9C/9WKS/HD4VGX8C/F9C9WKSHD4VGX8C.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker Lily Pad Spin is another ride in Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous frogs. This ride, designed by my wife, is for the "family" frog.  Mom, pushes a stroller of tadpoles while Dad manages the older siblings.  Frogs have a choice of riding the "spin" or sitting atop the bouncing...
By: MikeTheMaker

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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:25:30 PST
The Flying Frogs http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Flying-Frogs/
The Flying Frogs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/SE5Y/HD4VPSJZ/FYOSE5YHD4VPSJZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/SE5Y/HD4VPSJZ/FYOSE5YHD4VPSJZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYO/SE5Y/HD4VPSJZ/FYOSE5YHD4VPSJZ.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is the "Flying Frogs," a minor ride in the Froggy World amusement park for adventurous plastic frogs. This started as a sketch, then the tower and cross bar holder were designed and 3d printed: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:53059 The frogs were made out of clay, baked, then gl...
By: MikeTheMaker

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Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:25:26 PST
The machine of answers http://www.instructables.com/id/The-machine-of-answers/
The machine of answers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/67X6/HD2RYHN1/F2U67X6HD2RYHN1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/67X6/HD2RYHN1/F2U67X6HD2RYHN1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2U/67X6/HD2RYHN1/F2U67X6HD2RYHN1.SMALL.jpg bissaorboea Should you ask your boss for a raise? Call that cute guy you met at a party? Sell your stock?  Wouldn’t it be nice to have a handy method of handling some of life’s more pressing dilemmas? This machine give you the answer to all you life pressing dilemmas. You need to concentrate on your question f...
By: bissaorboea

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Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:37:30 PST
3D Printed GoPro Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-GoPro-Mount/
3D Printed GoPro Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/VL0Z/HD4VLX6L/F4TVL0ZHD4VLX6L.SMALL.jpg freeza36 For the "Up" Challenge I decided to make something that I have wanted to make for a while now; a 3D printed GoPro mount. They are expensive to buy at stores, and I now have access to not only Solidworks designing program, but 3D printers. It does cost money of course, but at least I have access to t...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:46:58 PST
Gear Set for 3D Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/Gear-Set-for-3D-Printing/
Gear Set for 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/UBX9/HD2RKC8H/FGIUBX9HD2RKC8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/UBX9/HD2RKC8H/FGIUBX9HD2RKC8H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGI/UBX9/HD2RKC8H/FGIUBX9HD2RKC8H.SMALL.jpg Tomdf What it is A set of small, matching gears intended for 3D ABS extrusion printing, along with instructions on how to make your gears and gear boxes. After printed gears for my own projects I eventually wound up with this set, that I'm calling "Gear Set 1", and created a reference chart to aid in the ...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:43:14 PST
Vintage Soda Bottle Ice Mold http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Soda-Bottle-Ice-Mold/
Vintage Soda Bottle Ice Mold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SMALL.jpg ChrisE123        Have you ever been ashamed of your blandness of the party that you put together? Is your ice just not cool enough for your punch? Well kiss those problems goodbye! With this vintage soda bottle ice mold you can have the coolest ice to put in your soda. You can have miniature soda bottles as y...
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Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:13:21 PST
The Throne Dock for your iPhone and other mobile devices http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Iron-Throne-Dock-for-your-Iphone-and-your-mobi/
The Throne Dock for your iPhone and other mobile devices - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV4/37X0/HAQ30XGA/FV437X0HAQ30XGA.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 As many of you guys know the iPhone 5 doesn't have an official docking station from Apple. This has inevitably created a massive 3rd party race to create successful iPhone 5 docks. There have been docks made out of Legos, metal, wood, plastic, etc etc etc. I jumped on the band wagon as well and star...
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Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:54:09 PST
Birdfeeder "Fly Thru" http://www.instructables.com/id/Birdfeeder-Fly-thou/
Birdfeeder "Fly Thru" - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/QUCY/HCB8SK00/F0FQUCYHCB8SK00.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/QUCY/HCB8SK00/F0FQUCYHCB8SK00.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/QUCY/HCB8SK00/F0FQUCYHCB8SK00.SMALL.jpg skipperarm Hi This is my urban solar powered birdfeeder, make it as here... or do your own theme maybe KFC ;) make it more simple? Skip the light and solarpannels. The total cost for the project do vary alot depenting on 3D printing and New/old stuff. For this project you need the following... . Step 1...
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Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:37:51 PST
MakerBot Spool Ferris Wheel http://www.instructables.com/id/MakerBot-Spool-Ferris-Wheel/
MakerBot Spool Ferris Wheel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/CG8C/HCV92BDK/FQUCG8CHCV92BDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/CG8C/HCV92BDK/FQUCG8CHCV92BDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/CG8C/HCV92BDK/FQUCG8CHCV92BDK.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker Using a MakerBot spool and 3d printed parts, I made a ferris wheel for frogs. The 3d printed part files are here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49477 This ride is part of Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous plastic frogs. Start with a MakerBot filament spool.  Rem...
By: MikeTheMaker

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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:11:13 PST
IPhone dockstation & necklace charm: From sketch to 3D printing. http://www.instructables.com/id/IPhone-dockstation-necklace-charm-From-sketch-t/
IPhone dockstation & necklace charm: From sketch to 3D printing. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2XK4/HCV985VD/F7G2XK4HCV985VD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2XK4/HCV985VD/F7G2XK4HCV985VD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/2XK4/HCV985VD/F7G2XK4HCV985VD.SMALL.jpg WIJKSCHOOL FEIJENOORD This Instructable will show you how to make two cool  designs, from initial sketch to 3D prototype: your own  IPhone dockstation  and your necklace charm The design and  3D print was made by Sarkies Galstjan and Jasmine Mejia at Fablab010 in Rotterdam, during only a few hours. Enjoy and try it out!...
By: WIJKSCHOOL FEIJENOORD

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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:46:45 PST
Digital Manufacturing - project three 3D printed box http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Manufacturing-project-three-3D-printed-b/
Digital Manufacturing - project three 3D printed box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash Designing a project to send to a 3d printer requires a different approach to a project that requires laser cutting, but is not to difficult as long as you remember few points 3D printing has limitations on size  cannot be too big or have parts that too small with no support. Projects with l...
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013 00:42:21 PST
Froggy World 2 The Boot http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-2-The-Boot/
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By: MikeTheMaker

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Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:38:41 PST
DIWire Bender http://www.instructables.com/id/DIWire-Bender/
DIWire Bender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4K/ANUK/HCAXRZ79/F4KANUKHCAXRZ79.SMALL.jpg pensa D.I.Wire Bender is a rapid prototype machine that bends metal wire to produce 2D and 3D shapes, pushing the limits of what can be produced in different materials, forms, and methods, anywhere from a model shop to your home. For the code, full bill of materials (parts list), and readme files, visit ...
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Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:34:25 PST
Miniature Bat Signal, Mk. I http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Bat-Signal-Mk-I/
Miniature Bat Signal, Mk. I - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SMALL.jpg bwrussell The power to summon the Dark Knight in the palm of your hand! Ok, not really of course but it's still fun to pretend. This is the assembly instructions and circuit construction for the Pocket Bat Signal Design I posted previous to this. If you haven't seen the design walk-through here's a brief intr...
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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:40:19 PST