http://www.instructables.com Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-a-3d-Rubiks-cube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SMALL.jpg smitty16 If you have a 3d printer you can download the file and upload it to your 3d printer please check out some of my other projects and vote for this instructable
By: smitty16

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 08:14:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wallet-via-3D-Printing/
Wallet via 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/EJQO/HGH6RGA7/F6KEJQOHGH6RGA7.SMALL.jpg Greenrobby Print your own Veos wallet and enjoy a great front pocket wallet experience.  The 3D printed frame holds cards that slide out the side for use.  Then, put a picture of a loved one behind the frosted window to enjoy, or an I.D. that makes for quick I.D. checks at the store.  There are even two differ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:08 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Turbine-blades-on-solid-works/
Making Turbine blades on solid works - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SMALL.jpg blossomsPDE In the .instructables i will show you how to make the turbine blades for a wind turbine on solid works  the skills from the .instructable can be used for making many different things on Solid Works. Step 1 - outline Open a new part on Solid Works. To achieve an accurate outline shape of a turbi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 05:57:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Capacitor-Car-Never-need-batteries/
Small Capacitor Car - Never need batteries! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SMALL.jpg C4THEW1N    This small kart was designed by us three students in our Engineering Class. We hope you enjoy our step by step tutorial on how to build this slick, unique solar capacitor kart!   Basic Cart Overview ~ Pre-building Our cart is unique, sleek and is designed to win. We took the best features from...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Ceramic-Ribs/
3D Printed Ceramic Ribs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/HGYI/HGH6J7WE/FS2HGYIHGH6J7WE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/HGYI/HGH6J7WE/FS2HGYIHGH6J7WE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/HGYI/HGH6J7WE/FS2HGYIHGH6J7WE.SMALL.jpg tjmyers This instructable will show you how to make a custom 3D printed rib to use for ceramics! I created my ribs to use for lips with throwing. Moddeling these ribs in Rhino allows you to make any shape and truly customize your tools! Modeling in Rhino The modeling of the ribs is very simple in Rhino. ...
By: tjmyers

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 07:01:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-Modern-Armor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SMALL.jpg sacrys Creation of an armor with 3ds max. Each piece can be printed on a 3D printer and used as a costume or be printed as a resin statue. In this case the poses would be adaptable to individual taste.
By: sacrys

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 09:07:01 PDT 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...
By: timwikander

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 14:25:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Skateboard-Wheels/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ6/HL34/HG85CQD9/FJ6HL34HG85CQD9.SMALL.jpg GorillazMiko Working [hard] at Instructables means I have access to a ton of equipment, such as laser cutters, water jets, and 3D printers. Recently, I've been intrigued by the fleet of 3D printers we have sitting in Pier 9. Knowing that I have access to the printers and materials, I asked myself a question that...
By: GorillazMiko

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 12:19:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-IPhone-Camera-Mount/
3D Printed IPhone Camera Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KM2U/HFSHW5CU/FK0KM2UHFSHW5CU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KM2U/HFSHW5CU/FK0KM2UHFSHW5CU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KM2U/HFSHW5CU/FK0KM2UHFSHW5CU.SMALL.jpg Chmbraz I am writing this instructable because me and my teacher had a discussion about the feature Panorama and how when you move the camera you get black spots and glitches in your shot. I have made two versions of this mount. One is for an end mount and one for a side mount. The side mount also has a slo...
By: Chmbraz

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 09:05:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Perspective-POV-rig-for-iPhone-4/
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SMALL.jpg andrewt There are a lot of things out there for 3D printing.  Lots of airplanes, monsters and vehicles, but at their current scale, they're really just toys.  I don't think that's a bad thing, tho. I wanted to play with some models and make some videos from the perspective of a plane.  So I made a clip tha...
By: andrewt

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 15:25:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-your-Zbrush-Sculpts/
3D Printing your Zbrush Sculpts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/YJO3/HFSHUKIW/FUDYJO3HFSHUKIW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/YJO3/HFSHUKIW/FUDYJO3HFSHUKIW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/YJO3/HFSHUKIW/FUDYJO3HFSHUKIW.SMALL.jpg MisterEarl 3D Printing your Zbrush Sculpts: I made it at TechShop (http://techshop.ws)! This instructable will explain the process to take a ZBrush tool and, by using both the Decimation Master and 3D Print Exporter plugins, as well as MakerBot’s MakerWare, you can create a 3D print of your ZBrush sculpts. ...
By: MisterEarl

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 06:32:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/House-Key-Switchblade-V2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SMALL.jpg li.c.reated It's been around two years since the first version. And due to a miss use (not by me), it was broke. So I thought that it was about time I did a second version. Should be done this month.
By: li.c.reated

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 12:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-a-Custom-2-Color-Game-Piece/
3D Print a Custom 2-Color Game Piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/JXSI/HFPTJ738/FQUJXSIHFPTJ738.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/JXSI/HFPTJ738/FQUJXSIHFPTJ738.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/JXSI/HFPTJ738/FQUJXSIHFPTJ738.SMALL.jpg guybrush3pwud I made it at TechShop http://techshop.ws This is a custom 2-color game piece. It was designed in Autodesk Inventor 2013, imported to Makerware, and printed on the Makerbot Replicator 2x using ABS plastic. My original plan was to make a set of Xiangqi  pieces using this method, but at approximately...
By: guybrush3pwud

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 3 May 2013 15:39:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-3D-Printer-As-An-Injection-Molder/
How To Make Small Parts With Your 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SMALL.jpg bfk                           THIS IS A "LIVING INSTRUCTABLE" ABOUT A NEW DISCOVERY. IT WILL GROW, MATURE AND IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY OVER TIME.    AS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE  IS GAINED, I'LL UPDATE MY FINDINGS HERE AND NO WHERE ELSE, PROVIDING A CONVENIENT WAY FOR THOSE INTERESTED, TO FOLLOW AL...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 May 2013 15:30:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-a-Bic-lighter-to-your-keychain-with-a-3d-print/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SMALL.jpg victorjung This is an easy trick to have your lighter always with you, on your keychain. With a really small 3d printed pieces. if it didn't fit cause the holder is too tight, you can slit it with a metal saw to give it a bit of elasticity. It has be designed to fit with big BIC lighter. I give you the .sldpr...
By: victorjung

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 09:16:35 PDT 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...
By: xeijix

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:33:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Crooked-Vase/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FSXP/HFSHUCI6/FNHFSXPHFSHUCI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FSXP/HFSHUCI6/FNHFSXPHFSHUCI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FSXP/HFSHUCI6/FNHFSXPHFSHUCI6.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is a crooked vase (weights on the left) that can be customized with anyone's initials (or other design). The "weighted vase" file builds the vase and leaves a hole to be filled with coins, screws, fishing weights--whatever. The "cap" to the weight hole is the "wp" file, for someone who...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:05:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/model-airplane-in-google-sketch-up/
model airplane in google sketch up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SMALL.jpg Rebreg I hate to boast but i am pretty good at Google sketch up 8, and i decided to share some of my talent. so i amde a model airplane to be cut out with a laser cutter. starting off i start with a 16" by 12" by 1/8" piece of balsa wood, that is the max size the will fit in the laser printer. designi...
By: Rebreg

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:57:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bob-omb-pinewood-derby-car-3D-print/
Bob-omb pinewood derby car (3D print) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/X4VQ/HFPTGTSH/FPCX4VQHFPTGTSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/X4VQ/HFPTGTSH/FPCX4VQHFPTGTSH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/X4VQ/HFPTGTSH/FPCX4VQHFPTGTSH.SMALL.jpg waldo3894 So the Pinewood Derby is around the corner and you want to make the coolest car for the race. You realize that you don't want to make your car out of wood and the pre-cut wood templates look tacky. Then you realize that you can make your car using a 3D modeling program and get it printed on a 3D pri...
By: waldo3894

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:52:33 PDT 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...
By: ericm160

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:32:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-Driver-Project-I-made-this-in-TechShop/
Screw Driver Project. I made this in TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/KCB5/HFD186RV/FBUKCB5HFD186RV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/KCB5/HFD186RV/FBUKCB5HFD186RV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/KCB5/HFD186RV/FBUKCB5HFD186RV.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Goal: To learn how to create a screw driver with interchangeable bits at TechShop. I am creating this instructable project as I go.  At TechShop, we could use all levels of AutoDesk Product Suite.  I will be using AutoDesk Inventor Professional 2013.   I would print my prototype using Maker Bot R...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:21:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-3d-Print-a-custom-Lantern-Shade-Thingi/
Design & 3d Print a custom Lantern Shade Thingi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/V8NT/HFD10U5Z/FHPV8NTHFD10U5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/V8NT/HFD10U5Z/FHPV8NTHFD10U5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/V8NT/HFD10U5Z/FHPV8NTHFD10U5Z.SMALL.jpg christinachun Before we get started, you will need: Paper Pencil Protractor Ruler Digital Calipers Hipe 8 LED Automatic Motion-sensing Night Light 3d Program 3d Printer You don't need the same light that I have, I just happened to have this on hand. The techniques can apply to a...
By: christinachun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:58:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Prusa-Mendel-Build/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YE10/HFD11K5P/FLSYE10HFD11K5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YE10/HFD11K5P/FLSYE10HFD11K5P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YE10/HFD11K5P/FLSYE10HFD11K5P.SMALL.jpg Nicapizza What Did You Make?               This device is a Prusa Mendel 3d printer. It is RepRap, meaning that it is open source. I started work in August in 2012, and I am just finishing it now, the only remaining step is to do the fine calibration. The frame is made out of threaded metal rods, and the gre...
By: Nicapizza

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:27:57 PDT 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...
By: Mr. Noack

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:18:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Printing-On-A-3D-Printer/
Printing A GoPro Tripod Mount On A 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/UXWB/HF23YAIQ/FLKUXWBHF23YAIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/UXWB/HF23YAIQ/FLKUXWBHF23YAIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/UXWB/HF23YAIQ/FLKUXWBHF23YAIQ.SMALL.jpg Devosm I bought a GoPro camera for sports and different activates, I wanted to do a time lapse video of a sunset. The best view from my house was on the roof, there was no good place to mount the camera. The next day i was talking to my teacher and told him my situation. He said i could make a tripod mount...
By: Devosm

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:46:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-beyond-the-scale-of-3D-printings/
Building beyond the scale of 3D printings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/DT3I/HFD1JCBW/FBTDT3IHFD1JCBW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/DT3I/HFD1JCBW/FBTDT3IHFD1JCBW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/DT3I/HFD1JCBW/FBTDT3IHFD1JCBW.SMALL.jpg DuncanParks I start this project because I wanted a way to build these structures beyond the size capabilities of most 3D printers. It's also substantially cheaper to substitue dowels, which cost about $0.02 per cubic inch, instead of printing the straight sections. All the dimensions given are specific to the...
By: DuncanParks

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:04:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-PLA-Removal-of-3D-Prints/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/SZRS/HF243QDT/FBESZRSHF243QDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/SZRS/HF243QDT/FBESZRSHF243QDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/SZRS/HF243QDT/FBESZRSHF243QDT.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker My experience in printing with PLA (Replicator 2) has been that the builds (raft or no raft) stick to the platform with tenacity!  A spatula and scraped knuckles eventually will remove the print. I tried using the painter's tape supplied, but it just ripped around big builds and left me with the sp...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 16:59:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-A-3D-Printing-Project/
Froggy World A 3D Printing Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/ZITQ/HF243GJV/FW8ZITQHF243GJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/ZITQ/HF243GJV/FW8ZITQHF243GJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW8/ZITQ/HF243GJV/FW8ZITQHF243GJV.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is it--Froggy World (the amusement park for adventurous plastic frogs) is up and running.  We have been accepted in the 2013 San Mateo Maker Faire and you can see us live there! The frog gets thrown from the catapult, booted down the belt, seesawed into the train, ridden around the par...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:25:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Speaker-Enclosures-With-Lights/
3D Printed Speaker Enclosures (With Lights!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/D2WZ/HF23QJ7B/FA9D2WZHF23QJ7B.SMALL.jpg Evan Atherton This project was a demonstration of the potential of 3D printers to create high-fidelity, finished products. We wanted to create something that could only be created by means of additive manufacturing. The ultimate goal was to create a functional, consumer-ready piece that took advantage of the stre...
By: Evan Atherton

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:45:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-transformer-in-123D-Design/
How to make a transformer in 123D Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer I made it at TechShop! (http://techshop.ws) After two days of learning and practicing, officially this is my first project in 123D Design, the Autodesk CAD program made specially for makers. Also, this is my first time with a CAD program. You know how I love to get my hands dirty and build things ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:59:21 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:11:21 PDT 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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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:34:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Guide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/0K9H/HEXS4N66/FMZ0K9HHEXS4N66.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/0K9H/HEXS4N66/FMZ0K9HHEXS4N66.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/0K9H/HEXS4N66/FMZ0K9HHEXS4N66.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker I needed a way to manage the wiring clutter (low voltage) on one of my my projects.  Using Autodesk 123D (free), I designed a guide to hide my wiring. The files are here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:68644 You can modify the design file if you need a shorter piece.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:14:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Boombox-3D-printed/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SMALL.jpg bobert610 This is a boombox with a solar panel to charge a 6,600 mA battery that will run the simple amplifier for a good 12 hours of music at full volume.  Each speaker is around 2W, so you might think that this device lacks punch, but for being so small, it packs quite good power and acoustics together in o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mecanum-Wheels/
Mecanum Wheels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SMALL.jpg LancerRobotics3415 https://mega.co.nz/#F!NU4nkSJL!LS-wOHcu1YtxZi5YFgLWiA - MECANUM WHEEL FILES AND ASSEMBLY Problem : Our robot used regular tank drive which only drove forward and backwards, we knew that we had to change this because of how difficult it had become to accurately maneuver throughout the field. Sol...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:57:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-5-The-Coffee-Gripper/
Froggy World 5 The Coffee Gripper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/6NN6/HEXSRYIJ/FAW6NN6HEXSRYIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/6NN6/HEXSRYIJ/FAW6NN6HEXSRYIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/6NN6/HEXSRYIJ/FAW6NN6HEXSRYIJ.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker In Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous plastic frogs, it became necessary to to move the frog from a train car back to the catapult.  Because I couldn't know whether the frog would be upright or sideways--and in what orientation--the gripper was a challenge. I read about the "c...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:50:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-printable-figures/
3d printable figures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/XAIQ/HEXS4V44/F5CXAIQHEXS4V44.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/XAIQ/HEXS4V44/F5CXAIQHEXS4V44.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/XAIQ/HEXS4V44/F5CXAIQHEXS4V44.SMALL.jpg hergin Hello, I'm self-studying and learning about 3d modeling softwares. I'm here posting some of my partly pre-made digital models and a newer model instructable. My goal is to make some interesting figures and toys (mainly clay-like digital sculptures) with the 3d printing.  Unfortunately I was only a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:50:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Protect-Your-3D-Printer-Build-a-Laser-Cut-and-3D-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/HQF7/HET13JV6/FNQHQF7HET13JV6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/HQF7/HET13JV6/FNQHQF7HET13JV6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/HQF7/HET13JV6/FNQHQF7HET13JV6.SMALL.jpg coloradofshr      At my high school, a 3d printer was recently donated to our Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program by Lulzbot. The printer is an excellent addition to the classroom, as our other printer was beginning to show signs of age and began to have technical difficulties. Since the printer was to be set up...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:29:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TechShopMP-thin-walls-for-Makerbot-3D-Printing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/L91P/HET1F5P0/F81L91PHET1F5P0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/L91P/HET1F5P0/F81L91PHET1F5P0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/L91P/HET1F5P0/F81L91PHET1F5P0.SMALL.jpg TSTricky People often ask about getting thin walls when they use the 3D printer. It is sometimes desirable to make a wall that is one shell or wall with no infil. I really like this effect with PLA printing because of PLA's translucence.  When you design your part make your wall 0.020" thick (or about 0.5mm...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:41:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/KLXH/HET1AL9Q/FCNKLXHHET1AL9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/KLXH/HET1AL9Q/FCNKLXHHET1AL9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/KLXH/HET1AL9Q/FCNKLXHHET1AL9Q.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Designed egg holder with 3D modeler. Inspiration came from flame. In the attachement below you can also find a .stl file, so that you can 3D print it whenever you want. Hope you like it ;)
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:06:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Panoramic-Galaxy/
Panoramic Galaxy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SMALL.jpg melvinkat A few months ago I upgraded my cell phone to the Galaxy S3.  It's a great phone.  One of my favorite features is it's ability to create panoramic pictures.  However, I noticed that sometimes the pictures didn't quite line up right.  After talking to my brother-in-law about this I found out that the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:04:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-a-4000-year-old-Pyramid-Puzzle-a-Tw/
3D Printing a 4,000 year old Pyramid Puzzle & a Twisted Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/T18U/HERLT8AI/FDYT18UHERLT8AI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/T18U/HERLT8AI/FDYT18UHERLT8AI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/T18U/HERLT8AI/FDYT18UHERLT8AI.SMALL.jpg SolidWorksMagi I use SolidWorks to design robot parts 'n kits 'n many other things.  I also use SolidWorks to teach SolidWorks! 3D Printing a 4,000 year old Pyramid Puzzle ... this lesson will take you through the most basic starter lessons of SolidWorks to get you started designing your own neat stuff.  The 2-Pi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:17:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Train-Seesaw/
Train Seesaw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VZ3Q/HELWZFC0/FJ0VZ3QHELWZFC0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VZ3Q/HELWZFC0/FJ0VZ3QHELWZFC0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VZ3Q/HELWZFC0/FJ0VZ3QHELWZFC0.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker A motorized "Brio type" train climbs this seesaw--and its weight flips it down the other side.  The track (actually it's a channel) is 3D printed and can be customized as to angle, radius, length and color. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:65965   Start by printing track.  I lef...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:28:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/River-Pendent/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SMALL.jpg JimVe35 Please also see attached PDF drawing for visual assembly instruction.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:52:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clearing-Replicator-2-Nozzle-PLA/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/M514/HELWZCOU/FSIM514HELWZCOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/M514/HELWZCOU/FSIM514HELWZCOU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/M514/HELWZCOU/FSIM514HELWZCOU.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker My Replicator 2 worked great for about 60 hours, then the extruded stream got finer and finer--then it would quit mid build.  Then it wouldn't lay a decent raft. I cleaned the gear, adjusted the plunger, changed filament, releveled the platform.  Nothing worked. The filament would just "drool" on ...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:41:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3Ds-Max-Tutorial-Ray-Trace-shadows-lighting-Esse/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/604Q/HELXCKK2/FCQ604QHELXCKK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/604Q/HELXCKK2/FCQ604QHELXCKK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCQ/604Q/HELXCKK2/FCQ604QHELXCKK2.SMALL.jpg benben247 Sometimes shadows will disappear when rendering mental ray and ray trace, this vid will show you how to make sure that the shadows you cast will be there once rendering
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:59:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3ds-Max-Tutorial-3d-TEXT-animation-for-Titles-an-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/Y479/HELXCKIN/FS1Y479HELXCKIN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/Y479/HELXCKIN/FS1Y479HELXCKIN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/Y479/HELXCKIN/FS1Y479HELXCKIN.SMALL.jpg benben247 lesson 2 3d text intro and title animation for your project presentation or youtube channel, once you export you can import to other programs like adobe after effects and premiere to add your effects sound etc.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:59:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3ds-Max-Tutorial-3d-TEXT-animation-for-Titles-an/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/LOUT/HELXCKI4/FSLLOUTHELXCKI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/LOUT/HELXCKI4/FSLLOUTHELXCKI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/LOUT/HELXCKI4/FSLLOUTHELXCKI4.SMALL.jpg benben247 3d text intro and title animation for your project presentation or youtube channel, once you export you can import to other programs like adobe after effects and premiere to add your effects sound etc.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 07:59:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3Ds-Max-Tutorial-Rendering-correctly-for-export-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/3502/HELXCKJM/FMP3502HELXCKJM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/3502/HELXCKJM/FMP3502HELXCKJM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/3502/HELXCKJM/FMP3502HELXCKJM.SMALL.jpg benben247 learn how to render quicker in 3ds max Using the right format and also the correct settings for export for other programs like adobe after effects and premiere
By: benben247

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