http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 23:40:30 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Ilustrated-CAD-process-for-creating-a-3D-printed-a/
Ilustrated CAD process for creating a 3D printed assistive device in ABS plastic - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/NAFW/H2MYKN6V/FOFNAFWH2MYKN6V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/NAFW/H2MYKN6V/FOFNAFWH2MYKN6V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/NAFW/H2MYKN6V/FOFNAFWH2MYKN6V.SMALL.jpg siderits Experimental Pathology and Parabiotics Research team: Team: R. Siderits, M. Riad Abstract:  This project illustrates the basic CAD techniques and steps needed to design and prototype an assistive device (right angles Spoon) using a 3D printer in ABS plastic. Designing a right angle spoon fo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 00:46:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-and-painted-awesomeness/ /files/deriv/FE0/JKPD/H2MYKOB8/FE0JKPDH2MYKOB8.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FE0/JKPD/H2MYKOB8/FE0JKPDH2MYKOB8.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FE0/JKPD/H2MYKOB8/FE0JKPDH2MYKOB8.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus After trying out some basic shape modifications with text I thought it would be fun to start mixing up techniques. And then to try out some painting for the fun of it. The letters and stars here were first created in Illustrator and then extruded in Rhino. The only extra bit here was that I made an...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 20:43:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Steel-Name-Keys/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/WWTS/H2MYDS7S/FY7WWTSH2MYDS7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/WWTS/H2MYDS7S/FY7WWTSH2MYDS7S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY7/WWTS/H2MYDS7S/FY7WWTSH2MYDS7S.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus These are two name keys that I designed in Rhino and 3D printed in stainless steel through Ponoko. The names are of my first son and my wife. I wanted something custom that would last a while and the stainless steel was a perfect fit. The design in Rhino was very straightforward. For the bodies of ...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 18:24:14 UTC 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 10:24:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/TriStand-An-iPhone-Case-with-3-Built-In-Stands/
TriStand: An iPhone Case with 3 Built In Stands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/WIPM/H2CE6STB/FIAWIPMH2CE6STB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/WIPM/H2CE6STB/FIAWIPMH2CE6STB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIA/WIPM/H2CE6STB/FIAWIPMH2CE6STB.SMALL.jpg Maundy Everyone who owns an iPhone will share my frustration when they want to stand their iPhone up on a desk or table and just can't, trying to use everything that could possibly be in arms reach, from staplers, books, sometimes an arrangement of coins which might possibly defy the laws of physics and ho...
By: Maundy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 20:11:58 UTC 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 15:06:56 UTC 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 »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 01:34:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/FusionWeld-2012-Chopper-120th-Model/
FusionWeld 2012 Chopper 1/20th Model - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/46PT/H2MYDFWM/FI546PTH2MYDFWM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/46PT/H2MYDFWM/FI546PTH2MYDFWM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI5/46PT/H2MYDFWM/FI546PTH2MYDFWM.SMALL.jpg FusionMark Print out your own 1/20th model of my FusionWeld 2012 Chopper design I just spent 3 weeks slogging over!! Download the .STL file for printing, or order from Shapeways Download the 3D model of the bike "FusionWeld 2012 Chopper 1 20th Model.ZIP" or order the model from Shapeways.com he...
By: FusionMark

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 11:11:14 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 01:20:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Full-Colour-Instructables-Robot-3D-Printed/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/5S7G/H1YOIJSB/FQC5S7GH1YOIJSB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/5S7G/H1YOIJSB/FQC5S7GH1YOIJSB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/5S7G/H1YOIJSB/FQC5S7GH1YOIJSB.SMALL.jpg Rexman2011 Hi all I thought it would be awesome to make a full colour 3d printed Instructables robot using Shapeways 3d printing service originally I was going to make a full Instructable until I found the extent and the complexity of what I was doing and it would be impossible for me to make the Instructable ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 21:40:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Train-Model/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/33JX/H2G606ZF/FOS33JXH2G606ZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/33JX/H2G606ZF/FOS33JXH2G606ZF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/33JX/H2G606ZF/FOS33JXH2G606ZF.SMALL.jpg cheatham122 train model that has working wheels and a place for more train cars
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 18:35:04 UTC 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 »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 04:01:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pogo-Stick/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/9PXJ/H2CE7520/FAS9PXJH2CE7520.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/9PXJ/H2CE7520/FAS9PXJH2CE7520.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAS/9PXJ/H2CE7520/FAS9PXJH2CE7520.SMALL.jpg as3262 This is a pogo stick that I designed using ProE and printed on ABS plastic using a 3D printer. It is comprised of 2 plastic components: a center shaft and the remaining frame of the pogo stick. There is also a spring and pin to allow the pogo stick to have a fully functioning range of motion. The po...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 02:44:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-Custom-Coaster/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/IP4Z/H2CE73NQ/FVBIP4ZH2CE73NQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/IP4Z/H2CE73NQ/FVBIP4ZH2CE73NQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVB/IP4Z/H2CE73NQ/FVBIP4ZH2CE73NQ.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam Quick & easy- I made this in Google SketchUp in about 5 minutes (they have a 3D text tool), then converted file types and printed on a PP3DP 3D printer with ABS plastic. I'm trying painting it to make it prettier- anyone have (better) suggestions for coloring extruded ABS plastic?
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 22:15:05 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 18:25:58 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 04:07:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Designs/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/U6C7/H2CE6OS2/F5UU6C7H2CE6OS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/U6C7/H2CE6OS2/F5UU6C7H2CE6OS2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5U/U6C7/H2CE6OS2/F5UU6C7H2CE6OS2.SMALL.jpg phromero12 All designed by me in 3Ds Max and Inventor. Rendered with Mental Ray and edited in Photoshop.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 May 2012 17:00:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Finger-Soap-Dish/
5-Finger Soap Dish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/5G6P/H1ZG7TNT/FUW5G6PH1ZG7TNT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/5G6P/H1ZG7TNT/FUW5G6PH1ZG7TNT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/5G6P/H1ZG7TNT/FUW5G6PH1ZG7TNT.SMALL.jpg SolidWorksMagi Hi, I've found that many of the prefab shower units place their soap dishes/shelves in odd almost useless places where the water is washing away the soap constantly.  So then with the idea of multiple people sharing a bathroom and wanting their own soaps separate from the others that there needs to ...
By: SolidWorksMagi

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 19:54:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/5-to-1-gear/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/6IV3/H29XSJJY/F536IV3H29XSJJY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/6IV3/H29XSJJY/F536IV3H29XSJJY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F53/6IV3/H29XSJJY/F536IV3H29XSJJY.SMALL.jpg antipaxx44 For a robot that was designed and built a set of gears were needed to be designed that could fit inside of a 1.5" dia tube. the gear design is a bevel gear system that has a 5 to 1 ratio allowing a 200 rpm motor to drive the robot at 1 ft/sec constant. the drive gear was molded into the drive wheel ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 16:08:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/White-bear/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5HYG/H2BMNI8H/FQS5HYGH2BMNI8H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5HYG/H2BMNI8H/FQS5HYGH2BMNI8H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQS/5HYG/H2BMNI8H/FQS5HYGH2BMNI8H.SMALL.jpg TABASaC0 I made this by using UP!, a 3D printer. It took about 50min. J'ai fait cela en utilisant UP!, un imprimant 3D. Cela a pris environ 50min.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 02:49:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/VersaBot-Material-Custimaziton-Robot/
VersaBot- Material Custimaziton Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/4RM8/H2CE6G60/FMM4RM8H2CE6G60.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/4RM8/H2CE6G60/FMM4RM8H2CE6G60.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMM/4RM8/H2CE6G60/FMM4RM8H2CE6G60.SMALL.jpg youngdemetre This robot was designed using Invetor 2012 and 2013. The instructions alone are a tool to let people get a base to start from, but continue add their own unique personal features. The robot is being looked at to be made autonymous and smaller to be utilized within hospitals. The robot has an estim...
By: youngdemetre

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 21:45:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-text-forms-and-modifications-for-3D-printin/
Simple text forms and modifications for 3D printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/A3TZ/H1YOIQMX/F3SA3TZH1YOIQMX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/A3TZ/H1YOIQMX/F3SA3TZH1YOIQMX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/A3TZ/H1YOIQMX/F3SA3TZH1YOIQMX.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus One of the most basic shapes to come up with for 3D printing is a word. It's not too hard to think of a word or brief phrase to test out if you're feeling a little short on 3-dimensional creativity. This could be a name, a motto, or even a brief bit of vulgarity. It's totally up to you. And sure, c...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 18:42:52 UTC 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 »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 01:38:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SubBot1-UAV-Toy-/
SubBot1 UAV Toy ... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/YBI7/H1ZG7AVH/FS4YBI7H1ZG7AVH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/YBI7/H1ZG7AVH/FS4YBI7H1ZG7AVH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/YBI7/H1ZG7AVH/FS4YBI7H1ZG7AVH.SMALL.jpg SolidWorksMagi Okay, I've been designing my BallBot1 robot and the D.A.I.R. kit and so making things more interesting I did a UAV SubBot1 robot.  No, this isn't designed to be a real submersible, just a land-lubber educational toy  ... that looks like of cool ... I've done a few versions of the design as I tweak ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 19:13:20 UTC 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 23:55:41 UTC 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 »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 01:42:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Las-Lajas-Sanctuary-Laser-Cut-Model/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/T7L5/H21CGJKL/FEJT7L5H21CGJKL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/T7L5/H21CGJKL/FEJT7L5H21CGJKL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEJ/T7L5/H21CGJKL/FEJT7L5H21CGJKL.SMALL.jpg damianhuh This is a laser cut matte board assembly of Las Lajas Sanctuary located in Southern Colombia. All the line work was done in Illustrator, later cut using a laser cutter, and finally assembles using adhesives.   
By: damianhuh

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 00:53:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electric-Bicycle-with-Batteries-in-the-Frame/
Electric Bicycle with Batteries in the Frame - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/Q02A/H28RRV4S/F86Q02AH28RRV4S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/Q02A/H28RRV4S/F86Q02AH28RRV4S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F86/Q02A/H28RRV4S/F86Q02AH28RRV4S.SMALL.jpg luke_woj This is an ongoing project I have been working on using Autodesk Inventor. The ultimate goal is to develop a design that will allow the batteries, which will power the electric, to be placed within the frame of the bicycle. The picture shown below is a rendering of the bicycle as it is now in a cour...
By: luke_woj

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 23:26:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ABS-PLA-Inside/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/8YMC/H27LRHV4/F9Z8YMCH27LRHV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/8YMC/H27LRHV4/F9Z8YMCH27LRHV4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Z/8YMC/H27LRHV4/F9Z8YMCH27LRHV4.SMALL.jpg megaduty Once you start 3D printing at home you might want some bling for your bot.   You can show your love for your extrusion material of choice by printing one of these badges and sticking it on your printer.  If you run multiple units you can help keep track of the material being used at the moment in e...
By: megaduty

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 23:19:34 UTC 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 23:04:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fix-your-VW-Passat-HID-lights-with-a-3D-printer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/J6P8/H267LAOU/FL8J6P8H267LAOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/J6P8/H267LAOU/FL8J6P8H267LAOU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL8/J6P8/H267LAOU/FL8J6P8H267LAOU.SMALL.jpg megaduty Not sure if any1 else would ever need them but here is a low cost 3D printable system to replace the OEM covers for the HID auto leveling headlights on a VW Passat.  I had a friend at work that had missing caps on his OEM headlights and he asked me if I could make him replacements with my 3D printer...
By: megaduty

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 23:20:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Robotic-3D-Printer/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/DYMS/H21CGJ4G/FFQDYMSH21CGJ4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/DYMS/H21CGJ4G/FFQDYMSH21CGJ4G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFQ/DYMS/H21CGJ4G/FFQDYMSH21CGJ4G.SMALL.jpg Ben Dunicliff This is a very simple yet effective way of printing 3D materials for under £50. Using a USB Robotic Arm Kit, a Chocolate fountain and a load of programming I have put together this amazing 3D printer! To complete this you will need: A USB Robotic Arm Servo motor and tracks or wheels A Pump (Or choc...
By: Ben Dunicliff

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 20:56:50 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 20:03:56 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 19:56:55 UTC 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 04:13:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Skull-Crawler-Desk-Pal/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/EIFR/H1YOKZRA/FJFEIFRH1YOKZRA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/EIFR/H1YOKZRA/FJFEIFRH1YOKZRA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJF/EIFR/H1YOKZRA/FJFEIFRH1YOKZRA.SMALL.jpg megaduty I asked my 4yr old daughter to draw me a "monster" picture and I would try to 3D sketch it and then 3D print it out for her...  Somehow we ended up with this thing after 3 different and very abstract crayon drawings.  To give it a bit of utility and offer some reason for desk placement at work I des...
By: megaduty

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:30:33 UTC 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 23:46:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lamp-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/12J9/H1YOHU2M/FOW12J9H1YOHU2M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/12J9/H1YOHU2M/FOW12J9H1YOHU2M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOW/12J9/H1YOHU2M/FOW12J9H1YOHU2M.SMALL.jpg Tub48178 Table top lamp. It clicks on and off, with 3 light settings. This lamp was created using 3D design software. It was then 3D printed in Zcorp Plaster.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 04:04:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-5/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/4CXB/H1YOI4G7/FQJ4CXBH1YOI4G7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/4CXB/H1YOI4G7/FQJ4CXBH1YOI4G7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/4CXB/H1YOI4G7/FQJ4CXBH1YOI4G7.SMALL.jpg Tub48178 This is a stylish futuristic USB device. This USB uses a wine opener mechanism that hides the USB port when not in use, protecting all the information in a appealing manner. It was created in 3D design software called Rhino. It was then 3D printed in Durus White and dyed Maroon.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 03:59:13 UTC 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 07:47:40 UTC 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 09:25:09 UTC 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 »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 01:05:26 UTC 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 22:41:05 UTC 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 22:24:48 UTC 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 09:49:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printer-heated-bed/
3D printer heated bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/OUTN/H1ZG5333/FQTOUTNH1ZG5333.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/OUTN/H1ZG5333/FQTOUTNH1ZG5333.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQT/OUTN/H1ZG5333/FQTOUTNH1ZG5333.SMALL.jpg rstorey My school recently bought an £800 self build 3d printer from bits-from-bytes which works in a similar way to the rep-rap printer. As such, it had many similar problems mainly models shrinking,collapsing or deforming fromuneven cooling of the part. We researched the problem and found that one of the ...
By: rstorey

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 May 2012 10:15:15 UTC 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 19:30:52 UTC 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 18:54:16 UTC 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 19:38:13 UTC 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

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