http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 16:41:46 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Huge-Cardboard-Gun/
Huge Cardboard Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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 03:24:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Kerbal-Figurine-Kerbal-Space-Program/
3D Printed Kerbal Figurine (Kerbal Space Program) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/UH6F/H2MYLY7O/FG8UH6FH2MYLY7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/UH6F/H2MYLY7O/FG8UH6FH2MYLY7O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/UH6F/H2MYLY7O/FG8UH6FH2MYLY7O.SMALL.jpg AD-Edge Kerbal Space Program is a fun little indie game (currently in early alpha stages of development) I started playing the game a while back in 2011, approximately 10 days after it was first released to the public. I found myself spending a lot of time playing the game and especially enjoying the hilar...
By: AD-Edge

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 08:06:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Custom-Watch/
How to Fabricate a Custom Watch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/5FC0/H1YONL7G/FUN5FC0H1YONL7G.SMALL.jpg williamyang87 This instructable will describe the process of making a custom watch. Overview: Watch Case - design 3D computer model - print plastic model via 3D printer - cast metal model of watch case via lost wax method - additional assembly Watch Face - design watch face - hand craft work - install pre-made m...
By: williamyang87

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 18:34:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gummy-Water-Elemental-Video-Game-Gummies-on-the-C/
Gummy Water Elemental: Video Game Gummies on the Cheap Remix - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/VXSU/H21CGO00/F71VXSUH21CGO00.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/VXSU/H21CGO00/F71VXSUH21CGO00.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/VXSU/H21CGO00/F71VXSUH21CGO00.SMALL.jpg Jetpack5 So, you just finished designing a sweet Water Elemental for World of Warcraft, Goblin from Skyrim, Zombie Mook for Half-Life 2, Mutant Bunny for Fallout 3, or whatever other game will give this Instructable a lot of Google hits. What better way to celebrate than with some tasty, tasty gummies? And...
By: Jetpack5

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 18:20:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/16-Bit-Penny-Arcade-Figurines/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Y/CPMX/H1YOB29E/F0YCPMXH1YOB29E.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman I'm very excited about Penny Arcade's On The Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness Three, and when I offered to make Penny Arcade some 3D prints of anything they might want, they just happened to have 16-bit modeled versions of Gabe and Tycho ready. I'm not sure what process Penny-Arcade used to create ...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 21:01:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Face-Sculpture/
Mini Face Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOE/R8Y8/H27LSJHY/FOER8Y8H27LSJHY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Combination-CNC-Machine-and-3D-Printer/
Combination CNC Machine and 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/D62E/H27LS6VX/FJ9D62EH27LS6VX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/D62E/H27LS6VX/FJ9D62EH27LS6VX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ9/D62E/H27LS6VX/FJ9D62EH27LS6VX.SMALL.jpg taulman How to make your own 2D CNC machine that converts into a 3D Printer and back to a CNC machine in less than an hour.  Costing less than a CNC machine or 3D printer!  In addition, the design will go further than the traditional 3D printer printing ABS, and move forward to printing with NYLON 6/6.  He...
By: taulman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 21:07:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Programmatic-Creation-of-a-3D-Model-for-3D-Printin/
Programmatic Creation of a 3D Model for 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/XQPY/H1ZG7FO6/F9EXQPYH1ZG7FO6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/XQPY/H1ZG7FO6/F9EXQPYH1ZG7FO6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/XQPY/H1ZG7FO6/F9EXQPYH1ZG7FO6.SMALL.jpg swirlingbrain   One of my favorite hobbies is making rolling ball sculptures.  I usually make RBSs out of copper but being a geek I thought it would be cool to make a virtual sculpture and 3D print it on Shapeways.  I started first by trying to model an RBS with Blender.  I quickly realized that doing anything...
By: swirlingbrain

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 18:38:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/knuckleduster-phone-case/
knuckleduster phone case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/AVY2/H1YONI8P/FDCAVY2H1YONI8P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/AVY2/H1YONI8P/FDCAVY2H1YONI8P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/AVY2/H1YONI8P/FDCAVY2H1YONI8P.SMALL.jpg rocket Talking on your cell phone can be a dangerous affair. Better arm yourself with some kind of defence in case someone tried to tangle with you while you're gabbing away. What better way than to combine a knuckleduster with a phone case! You may have seen these neat "knuckle" iPhone cases, which is an ...
By: rocket

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 16:55:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/IPhone-Cover-for-Engineers/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/IQFS/H27LRI66/F6GIQFSH27LRI66.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/IQFS/H27LRI66/F6GIQFSH27LRI66.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6G/IQFS/H27LRI66/F6GIQFSH27LRI66.SMALL.jpg Danny Tas With everything going digital these days I started to think that current and future Engineering/Mechanical students are going to rely a lot on software to solve problems, it's happening now, I do it. When something new or something that we haven't done in a while in Engineering arises we always look...
By: Danny Tas

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 18:42:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-BoBo-The-Devil-Dog-in-Modo/
Making BoBo The Devil Dog in Modo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/UW3C/H1YOL7II/F4NUW3CH1YOL7II.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/UW3C/H1YOL7II/F4NUW3CH1YOL7II.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4N/UW3C/H1YOL7II/F4NUW3CH1YOL7II.SMALL.jpg skatersollie Creating bobo the devil dog in modo and printing it at shapeways. Making BoBo The Devil Dog in Modo Part1 First we create the general shape of the body. Making BoBo The Devil Dog in Modo Part2 Add more geomtry for the legs and start pulling the body to give it a more rounder shape Making BoB...
By: skatersollie

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 16:04:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-a-3D-Key-Fob-from-an-Image-or-Logo/
Print a 3D Key Fob from an Image or Logo - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/AHZL/H1ZG73WU/FHUAHZLH1ZG73WU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/AHZL/H1ZG73WU/FHUAHZLH1ZG73WU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHU/AHZL/H1ZG73WU/FHUAHZLH1ZG73WU.SMALL.jpg MisterHay Let's say, hypothetically, that you need to design a 3D printable key fob for an event this weekend. First you check Instructables and Thingiverse to see if anyone has done it already. Unfortunately no one has, so you come back and read this Instructable. Don't worry, though, it's not that difficult...
By: MisterHay

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 13:03:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Wheel-Press-Fit-for-Jameco-Motor/
3D Printed Wheel (Press Fit) for Jameco Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/MIUO/H267L7AC/FWFMIUOH267L7AC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/MIUO/H267L7AC/FWFMIUOH267L7AC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/MIUO/H267L7AC/FWFMIUOH267L7AC.SMALL.jpg mrigsby I love using the Jameco gear motors for various projects, but have always had challenges connecting the shaft to whatever I was making.  Using a 3d printer (MakerBot Replicator) and TinkerCad software, I have come up with a press fit wheel that pushes on to the Jameco motor shaft. In this instructab...
By: mrigsby

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 12:56:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-your-Ford-with-a-3D-printer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/HHWS/H231Z9A5/FX8HHWSH231Z9A5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/HHWS/H231Z9A5/FX8HHWSH231Z9A5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/HHWS/H231Z9A5/FX8HHWSH231Z9A5.SMALL.jpg megaduty If you have a Ford truck you are prolly miss'n one or more of these silly caps. I run a 2005 F250 Superduty but these should fit F150 as well as other Ford models around that time frame. I designed them so they actually latch in; instead of gingerly sitting on the lip surround and just waiting for t...
By: megaduty

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 16:46:05 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/RV9G/H231Z9NG/FS8RV9GH231Z9NG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS8/RV9G/H231Z9NG/FS8RV9GH231Z9NG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/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/Bukobot-Fly-3D-printable-1-piece-glider-that-fli/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/QLER/H1YOB7F0/FYKQLERH1YOB7F0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/QLER/H1YOB7F0/FYKQLERH1YOB7F0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYK/QLER/H1YOB7F0/FYKQLERH1YOB7F0.SMALL.jpg Deezmaker The Bukobot Fly was originally made to test out some features of my open source Bukobot 3D printer prototype (http://deezmaker.com or Bukobot at Instructables) and experiment with thin layers. Then I got curious to see if I can actually make it fly..and I did! First 3D printable hand glider? Not s...
By: Deezmaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 00:47:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Yourself-into-a-3D-Printed-Action-Figure/
Turn Yourself into a 3D Printed Action Figure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ZHQV/H1PIT1LZ/FK1ZHQVH1PIT1LZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ZHQV/H1PIT1LZ/FK1ZHQVH1PIT1LZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/ZHQV/H1PIT1LZ/FK1ZHQVH1PIT1LZ.SMALL.jpg ShadyLogic First off, let me start by saying that I know this isn't a real action figure. It has zero points of articulation, meaning that the "action" portion of the word is conspicuously absent. But I'll eat my hat before I admit that I play with dolls or figurines, so for the duration of this 'ible wha...
By: ShadyLogic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:41:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Edible-Chocolate-Brain-from-MRI-Scan/
Edible Chocolate Brain from MRI Scan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/JVWU/H1YOAQS1/FBVJVWUH1YOAQS1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/JVWU/H1YOAQS1/FBVJVWUH1YOAQS1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBV/JVWU/H1YOAQS1/FBVJVWUH1YOAQS1.SMALL.jpg Inition Overview This instructable will show you how to create an edible chocolate brain from sliced data sourced from an MRI scan. Our colleague at Inition, Andy Millns had his brain MRI scanned as part of a research project (he didn't say what into!) and we managed to sneak a copy (get your copy below!)....
By: Inition

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 02:25:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubber-Band-Car-Printed-in-3D/
Rubber Band Car Printed in 3D - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/76JX/H21MJFYO/FRY76JXH21MJFYO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/76JX/H21MJFYO/FRY76JXH21MJFYO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRY/76JX/H21MJFYO/FRY76JXH21MJFYO.SMALL.jpg mrigsby This "snap together" rubber band powered car was printed using a MakerBot Replicator.  I've never used 3D software before, so TinkerCad was my choice for first time work. Using TinkerCad (Tinkercad.com), I designed a car similar to the one in chapter one of my book, Amazing Rubber Band Cars.  ...
By: mrigsby

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 18:05:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Love-and-hate-3D-printed-word-blocks/
Love and hate 3D printed word blocks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/UV8V/H1YOB28A/FAFUV8VH1YOB28A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/UV8V/H1YOB28A/FAFUV8VH1YOB28A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/UV8V/H1YOB28A/FAFUV8VH1YOB28A.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Yin and yang, sweet and sour, and love and hate. It's fun to pair up words and let them play off of each other. I always liked the love/hate split myself so I decided to make a 3D printed item to honor it. Look at this from one side, it's "love." Look at it from the other, it's "hate." Look at it f...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:24:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Detailed-Film-Prop-Uncharted-2-Dagger-Replica/
Detailed Film Prop (Uncharted 2 Dagger Replica) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/GEW2/H1ZG6N6Z/FE9GEW2H1ZG6N6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/GEW2/H1ZG6N6Z/FE9GEW2H1ZG6N6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/GEW2/H1ZG6N6Z/FE9GEW2H1ZG6N6Z.SMALL.jpg Obe_Bradford 3D printing provides to perfect start to creating objects that are too detailed to create by hand, require perfect symmetry, or would otherwise be difficult to manufacture by hand. Film props and replicas often require great amounts of detail, and as such, can be 3D printed (either for use in the f...
By: Obe_Bradford

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 02:49:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Number-One-Mom-Pen-Holder/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/XAO9/H1JU5CUD/FZKXAO9H1JU5CUD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/XAO9/H1JU5CUD/FZKXAO9H1JU5CUD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/XAO9/H1JU5CUD/FZKXAO9H1JU5CUD.SMALL.jpg megaduty - Got a Mom? - Does your Mom have a desk? If you answered "Yes" to the above questions you may want to print this. This is another Faja/Daja home project. My 3yr old daughter saw a picture of Mom's new cubicle system at work and said "it looks real sad" so we talked about making something specia...
By: megaduty

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 May 2012 14:52:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gun-Bowl/
Gun Bowl - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/SKD6/H1YONIUH/FUISKD6H1YONIUH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/SKD6/H1YONIUH/FUISKD6H1YONIUH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUI/SKD6/H1YONIUH/FUISKD6H1YONIUH.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus The gun bowl is a bowl made out of 12 guns mashed together in a circle. Not regular guns, but a 3D file of a gun that was repeated, merged, and 3D printed. It's a bit of a pop art tribute to our gun culture and a super handy place to drop my keys at the end of the day. Get a gun If you look aroun...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 12:30:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Printable-Tilt-Shift-Lens-Adapter/
Printable Tilt-Shift Lens Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/RDLL/H1YOHI55/F19RDLLH1YOHI55.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/RDLL/H1YOHI55/F19RDLLH1YOHI55.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/RDLL/H1YOHI55/F19RDLLH1YOHI55.SMALL.jpg JoeMurphy     How to make your own 3D Printed Tilt-Shift Lens Adapter. Tilt-shift lenses are used to create a miniature effect or a very shallow depth of field in your photography. This has long been a great and well documented DIY project, mostly because professional tilt-shift lens and adaptors are ve...
By: JoeMurphy

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 11:54:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Posable-dollDesigner-toy-in-Blender/
Poseable doll/Designer toy in Blender - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQY/9QIT/H1JUJMAX/FQY9QITH1JUJMAX.SMALL.jpg thekendall You've all probably heard about Munny dolls and Dunnys. Designer toys are becoming extremely popular. During this Instructables. I will show you my process of creating my own DIY Doll similar to a Munny. I will be using Blender to box model the various parts of the character and Experiment with Bool...
By: thekendall

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 23:29:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-3d-printed-cookie-cutters-Dr-Who-Charact/
Making 3d printed cookie cutters - Dr. Who Characters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/Q4PP/H1KHAUHJ/FPVQ4PPH1KHAUHJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/Q4PP/H1KHAUHJ/FPVQ4PPH1KHAUHJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPV/Q4PP/H1KHAUHJ/FPVQ4PPH1KHAUHJ.SMALL.jpg wombatmorrison This is my entry for the Make it Real Challenge:  I think it is great to encourage children (and adults) to create things using new technology and here's what I will do:  Thank you! My daughter's gir lscout troop will be coming over for a tech night, and I wanted to find something quick and easy fo...
By: wombatmorrison

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 12:38:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-replacement-car-parts/
3D Print replacement car parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/3ZJQ/H1PIT80R/FZW3ZJQH1PIT80R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/3ZJQ/H1PIT80R/FZW3ZJQH1PIT80R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZW/3ZJQ/H1PIT80R/FZW3ZJQH1PIT80R.SMALL.jpg Armstrong Collective Here is a simple instructable to 3d print new replacement parts for virtually an object with plastic parts that are hard to obtain or no longer available in this case a 1950's classic car water pump component. Be mindful of your intended parts use, 3d printing may not be suitable for high stress, he...
By: Armstrong Collective

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 06:44:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-pump/
3D printed pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/NY61/H1JUJDRJ/F92NY61H1JUJDRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/NY61/H1JUJDRJ/F92NY61H1JUJDRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F92/NY61/H1JUJDRJ/F92NY61H1JUJDRJ.SMALL.jpg extrem I designed a pump prototype using a spatial cam and a piston. After designing process, I printed the pump on a 3D printer, I cleaned it from support material, I made the valves, and now the pump is ready for action. When the crank is rotating, the rotation is transformed in translation movement by t...
By: extrem

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 11:05:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turners-Dodecahedron-1/
Turner's Dodecahedron - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/9VKF/H1JUHC8T/F3X9VKFH1JUHC8T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/9VKF/H1JUHC8T/F3X9VKFH1JUHC8T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3X/9VKF/H1JUHC8T/F3X9VKFH1JUHC8T.SMALL.jpg LoganCowley In this Instructable I will show you how to create a Dodecahedron (12 sided platonic solid) using Pro/Creo software. The topics i use and the techniques that are demonstrated can also be applied to other CAD/CAM software's. The original design for this object was based off of a challenge that was pr...
By: LoganCowley

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 12:35:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Circuit-Boards-for-solder-free-printab/
3D-Printed Circuit Boards, for solder-free printable electronics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/D9OB/H1LWPQP5/FPGD9OBH1LWPQP5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/D9OB/H1LWPQP5/FPGD9OBH1LWPQP5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/D9OB/H1LWPQP5/FPGD9OBH1LWPQP5.SMALL.jpg CarryTheWhat Intro -- what is this instructable? Given the schematic for a simple circuit, make it a real circuit with the base components, some conductive thread, and a 3D printer. No solder, no etching chemicals, no sending away for anything. This Instructable is to serve as the how-to guide for a 3D-printed ...
By: CarryTheWhat

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 06:16:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-iPhone-Skateboard-Mount-for-Recording-V/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/VOAJ/H1JUIO9F/FFAVOAJH1JUIO9F.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/VOAJ/H1JUIO9F/FFAVOAJH1JUIO9F.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFA/VOAJ/H1JUIO9F/FFAVOAJH1JUIO9F.SMALL.jpg thegreenassassin I designed a mount for my iPhone to record video while riding on your skateboard or longboard. I modeled the prototype using the eta version of Rhino for Macintosh and it was printed with an Objet printer in the Fabrication lab at the University of Florida.The mount pivots 360 degrees horizontally. ...
By: thegreenassassin

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:33:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Personalised-3D-Printed-Napkin-RingsPlac/
Creating Personalised 3D Printed Napkin Rings/Place Cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/R8UM/H1JUE3TI/FUVR8UMH1JUE3TI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/R8UM/H1JUE3TI/FUVR8UMH1JUE3TI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUV/R8UM/H1JUE3TI/FUVR8UMH1JUE3TI.SMALL.jpg gfwilliams My Fiancee and I are getting married soon, and we wanted something a bit different for the wedding reception. I've just bought a 3D printer and was unsuccessfully trying to justify its usefulness to her, when luckily she came up with the idea of creating customised napkin rings for everybody instead...
By: gfwilliams

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 09:23:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-UCube-Design-Print-3D-Objects-by-flipping-s/
The UCube: Design & Print 3D Objects by flipping switches - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/JKR5/H1KH9PSK/F61JKR5H1KH9PSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/JKR5/H1KH9PSK/F61JKR5H1KH9PSK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F61/JKR5/H1KH9PSK/F61JKR5H1KH9PSK.SMALL.jpg leducmills This instructable goes through how to design and print a variety of 3D models using a system called the 'UCube'.   Note:  I would love to eventually publish detailed instructions on how to make your own UCube, but since the design is still changing and improving, this post will gloss over a lot of t...
By: leducmills

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:35:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Generate-a-unique-shadow-casting-sculpture/
Generate a unique shadow casting sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ANEV/H1DVMIQ3/FKQANEVH1DVMIQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ANEV/H1DVMIQ3/FKQANEVH1DVMIQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/ANEV/H1DVMIQ3/FKQANEVH1DVMIQ3.SMALL.jpg hendersonjase This instructable will teach you how to cast intricate shadows using very cheap (free) software with simple tools (like lofting).  The first image above reveals my goal, that is design and print an abstract object that casts an unexpected shadow.  In summary: Real thing- abstract silhouette really ...
By: hendersonjase

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:56:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Design-and-Create-a-scale-motorcycle-Model/
How To Design and Create a scale motorcycle Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/1BQ4/H0OJ1B5P/FQH1BQ4H0OJ1B5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/1BQ4/H0OJ1B5P/FQH1BQ4H0OJ1B5P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/1BQ4/H0OJ1B5P/FQH1BQ4H0OJ1B5P.SMALL.jpg 214595 Hello, in this tutorial I take you through a simple step by step process on how to start the design of a motorcycle to finishing with a scale model of it. I will achieve this by showing a variety of step by step videos, pictures, and I will also give a brief description. Through out this you will al...
By: 214595

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:51:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-replacement-part-for-a-power-tool-where/
Creating a replacement part for a power tool where no part is available. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/NPKI/H1EMHYJG/FJYNPKIH1EMHYJG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/NPKI/H1EMHYJG/FJYNPKIH1EMHYJG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/NPKI/H1EMHYJG/FJYNPKIH1EMHYJG.SMALL.jpg falk Alright, maybe it's not the most glamorous topic, but there's a real need for this project. Sometimes replacement parts are not available anywhere. A problem came up for me recently, and I was able to create the part using AutoDesk Inventor and 3-d printing technology. The Porter Cable 557 type 1 ...
By: falk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:06:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/25-ultra-slim-minimalistic-Wallet-money-clip-me/
.25 ultra slim minimalistic Wallet, money clip, metal bottle opener, credit card that could be attached to your android case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/Y0ZJ/H1EN73PC/FH8Y0ZJH1EN73PC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/Y0ZJ/H1EN73PC/FH8Y0ZJH1EN73PC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH8/Y0ZJ/H1EN73PC/FH8Y0ZJH1EN73PC.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 Hi guys while trying to model an android case similar to my iphone case i came out with a cool little wallet that can hold you up till i get the android case done.. This ultra Slim and minimalistic case is waterproof, sweat proof, small, portable, has a money clip, a working bottle opener,  and hold...
By: mstyle183

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 19:36:33 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://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OTJS/H1AH767P/FA1OTJSH1AH767P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OTJS/H1AH767P/FA1OTJSH1AH767P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.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/Making-a-3D-print-of-a-real-object-using-123D-Catc/
Making a 3D print of a real object using 123D Catch and Meshmixer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/QIU0/H1DRXS8Q/FWZQIU0H1DRXS8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/QIU0/H1DRXS8Q/FWZQIU0H1DRXS8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/QIU0/H1DRXS8Q/FWZQIU0H1DRXS8Q.SMALL.jpg gpvillamil Hi everyone! In this instructable, I'll be showing you (in some detail) how to a make a 3D printed copy of a real object, starting with capturing it with 123D Catch, refining it using Meshmixer, and then printing using a Makerbot (or any other 3D printer). You'll need: A camera (even a smartp...
By: gpvillamil

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:04:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Butterfly-surprise/
Butterfly surprise - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/10ED/H19RHINV/FL210EDH19RHINV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/10ED/H19RHINV/FL210EDH19RHINV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/10ED/H19RHINV/FL210EDH19RHINV.SMALL.jpg belsey This simple little butterfly which flutters out of your book when you open it was the perfect opportunity to try out 3D printing. I had previously attempted to make it with paperclips and other materials, but nothing worked. It is small, which means it requires a measure of precision which is very t...
By: belsey

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 18:23:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Gemstone-Ring/
3D Gemstone Ring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/NZ94/H18FREMT/FD8NZ94H18FREMT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/NZ94/H18FREMT/FD8NZ94H18FREMT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD8/NZ94/H18FREMT/FD8NZ94H18FREMT.SMALL.jpg katabu How to make a 3d Gemstone Ring in few simple steps... Modeling - Band The program I used is called Solidworks and I find it very easy to use. First, choose a front plane to sketch on and draw a circle using sketch tools. Select the circle and choose the Boss-Extrude tool under Features and click...
By: katabu

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:51:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-3D-printed-3D-fractal/
Create a 3D printed 3D fractal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/XQ26/H1JUH4KT/F4SXQ26H1JUH4KT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/XQ26/H1JUH4KT/F4SXQ26H1JUH4KT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/XQ26/H1JUH4KT/F4SXQ26H1JUH4KT.SMALL.jpg Don Whitaker Who doesn't love a good fractal image? Beautiful, ornate shapes expressed though a series of simple formulas. Recent advances in the Fractal Arts have surfaced a whole new breed of 3D fractal shapes - and they are fantastic! Check out this channel on Vimeo to see some of the possibilities: Mandelnau...
By: Don Whitaker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:34:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Molds-directly-from-a-3d-printer-to-an-injection-/
Molds directly from a 3d printer to an injection molder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/OJIN/H12SVIFR/F4YOJINH12SVIFR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/OJIN/H12SVIFR/F4YOJINH12SVIFR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4Y/OJIN/H12SVIFR/F4YOJINH12SVIFR.SMALL.jpg bryanbrutherford In this Instructable I will document the process of an experiment i have been working on to test fairly low pressure injection molding using 3d printed molds. You should be able to find everything you need for this project laying around your house: -An initial concept and the ability to execute it...
By: bryanbrutherford

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:33:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-4-Dimensional-Tesseract-Hypercube-Model-B-TJT4/
3d 4-Dimensional Tesseract Hypercube Model B TJT4/6 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/VE4H/H0OJ15ZP/FGQVE4HH0OJ15ZP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/VE4H/H0OJ15ZP/FGQVE4HH0OJ15ZP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/VE4H/H0OJ15ZP/FGQVE4HH0OJ15ZP.SMALL.jpg TimeJourneyTools This instructable explains how to produce a 3d model of a 4d cube. It can also be described as a 3d shadow of a 4d model. It is the second of two 3d models of 4d objects I'm uploading. It is Time-Journey Tool 4 of 6. If you do not wish to create your own model in 3d-modeling software, you can take ...
By: TimeJourneyTools

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:02:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-printed-connect4-in-3-dimensions-files-attatc/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/GMYC/H0OJ33D2/FO8GMYCH0OJ33D2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/GMYC/H0OJ33D2/FO8GMYCH0OJ33D2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/GMYC/H0OJ33D2/FO8GMYCH0OJ33D2.SMALL.jpg 1boydy I've posted a couple of instructables showing the sculpture and archeological work I use 3d modelling and printing for at work so I decided it'd be good to post something I've done in my spare time. Since it's a personal project it means I can post the stl's up too so you guys can print one of your ...
By: 1boydy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:52:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Soldering-Assistant/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/TQW4/H0OD8ZVD/FTWTQW4H0OD8ZVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/TQW4/H0OD8ZVD/FTWTQW4H0OD8ZVD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/TQW4/H0OD8ZVD/FTWTQW4H0OD8ZVD.SMALL.jpg foxxtrotalpha NEW!: I have added the adjustable base, so whether you're fine soldering on surface parallel to your bench top, or you prefer to have your board at an angle, this can accommodate your needs! stay tuned, fume extra will be done soon! The soldering assistant is a project idea I had to have my solder...
By: foxxtrotalpha

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 17:46:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-RE-by-Samuel-Bernier/
Project RE_ by Samuel Bernier - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/GAC9/H0OD8Z2N/FIAGAC9H0OD8Z2N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/GAC9/H0OD8Z2N/FIAGAC9H0OD8Z2N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/GAC9/H0OD8Z2N/FIAGAC9H0OD8Z2N.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier UPcycling with an UP!  Personal and Portable 3D Printer. This experiment of Project RE_ explores 3D printing as a DIY tool for upcycling. Customised lids are created using low cost 3D printing. They are then clipped or screwed onto standard jars, tin cans and bottles to create new and personal obje...
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 17:14:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-your-own-3D-Printed-iPhone-Case-from/
How to create your own custom 3D Printed iPhone Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/84DR/H0KL0V2R/FRR84DRH0KL0V2R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/84DR/H0KL0V2R/FRR84DRH0KL0V2R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRR/84DR/H0KL0V2R/FRR84DRH0KL0V2R.SMALL.jpg Maundy The versatility of 3d printing is incredible and this instructable is going to show you how you can design your own customised 3d printed iPhone 4/4s case simply and easily in less than 20 minutes, this was something I struggled to do when I first decided to design an iPhone case, so I am sharing th...
By: Maundy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 05:49:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fable-3D-printed-Clock/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8CFI/H0FLRKFU/F2T8CFIH0FLRKFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8CFI/H0FLRKFU/F2T8CFIH0FLRKFU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2T/8CFI/H0FLRKFU/F2T8CFIH0FLRKFU.SMALL.jpg stopboris This is our design "Fable", a 3D printed mantle clock that displays time whilst depicting a tranquil and fairytale like scene.   The classically shaped domed cage frames the rotating tree which moves with every second gently swaying the swing as time passes by and the hour and minute hands rotate wi...
By: stopboris

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 02:54:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-of-a-simple-Robot-with-3D-modeling/
Making of a simple Robot with 3D modeling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/A1HI/H05NP7YJ/FAGA1HIH05NP7YJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/A1HI/H05NP7YJ/FAGA1HIH05NP7YJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/A1HI/H05NP7YJ/FAGA1HIH05NP7YJ.SMALL.jpg ivezsY Introduction The idea for this project started when I was studying and given an assignment with the brief called titled "articulation". The idea was to create an object that demonstrated articulation (movement and joints) using a 3D printer. I decide to create something fun and the idea of a toy fi...
By: ivezsY

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 07:31:30 PDT