http://www.instructables.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:11:08 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Laser-Cut-IPad-2-Stand/
Wooden Laser Cut IPad 2 Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/0Y8R/HHMI6PQF/F3V0Y8RHHMI6PQF.SMALL.jpg joeymaier Created using a C02 lasering machine. Materials -laser machine + required software -1 12x24 1/8 thick piece of wood -CAD software (ex. Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD) -sand paper -wood glue -clamps -finish The Drawings Attached is the .dxf files of our drawings that we used in the laser's software...
By: joeymaier

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:04:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/25D-Laser-Cut-Gears/
2.5D Laser Cut Gears - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/54UI/HH2W0RNF/FF454UIHH2W0RNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/54UI/HH2W0RNF/FF454UIHH2W0RNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF4/54UI/HH2W0RNF/FF454UIHH2W0RNF.SMALL.jpg JoeGadget Laser cut gears are used in a wide variety of projects, from steampunk jewelry to the exposed mechanism of a wooden clock.  By taking advantage of both the cutting and engraving capabilities of the laser, much more realistic and/or interesting gears can be created.  Here I show how to create a basic...
By: JoeGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Jun 2013 19:22:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-laser-pointer/
Homemade laser pointer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/KZ6S/HH2VNXNQ/F8RKZ6SHH2VNXNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/KZ6S/HH2VNXNQ/F8RKZ6SHH2VNXNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/KZ6S/HH2VNXNQ/F8RKZ6SHH2VNXNQ.SMALL.jpg pinomelean Last week i purchased a laser pointer for my little brother, I told him to be careful with it. Two days later, he opened the laser and broke it, he was sad and i decided to make a new one. I started to look for instructables about laser pointers and there were laser drivers, laser burners, lase...
By: pinomelean

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Jun 2013 15:11:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Acrylic-Rose-with-Etched-Base/
Laser Cut Acrylic Rose with Etched Base - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/9P4W/HH2W0940/F059P4WHH2W0940.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/9P4W/HH2W0940/F059P4WHH2W0940.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F05/9P4W/HH2W0940/F059P4WHH2W0940.SMALL.jpg Lcartier Hello everyone,  I made an acrylic rose display piece for a loved one. I was lucky enough to have access to an Epilog  laser cutter at the time. If I were to win an Epilog  Zing 16 Laser,  I would start a small business making sculptures, jewelery, and other cool and unique things.     When I made t...
By: Lcartier

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2013 03:17:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etched-Beads/
Laser Etched Beads - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/2LKQ/HH2VKIP8/FZZ2LKQHH2VKIP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/2LKQ/HH2VKIP8/FZZ2LKQHH2VKIP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/2LKQ/HH2VKIP8/FZZ2LKQHH2VKIP8.SMALL.jpg adamwatters A couple weeks ago I made a laser etched baseball, and ever since I've been sort of hung up on the idea of lasering into other spherical objects. After some deep thought, Eeching round wooden beads into to tiny globes is what I came up with. In this Instructable, I will explain how to use the rotar...
By: adamwatters

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 May 2013 09:06:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Casting-with-123D-Make-hot-glue-horse-head-I-ma/
Casting with 123D Make (hot glue horse head)- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/417I/HGZO4ADQ/FO2417IHGZO4ADQ.SMALL.jpg khietman Last year I experimented with creating casts using 123D Make, thereby turning a 3D model into whatever casted material one might like. I created the hollow casts using Make and, after assembling them as one would with any 123D Make creation, had a series of casting blocks that I filled with hot glue...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 00:06:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TARDIS-Backpack/
TARDIS Backpack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/QGY0/HH2VMU1N/FVNQGY0HH2VMU1N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/QGY0/HH2VMU1N/FVNQGY0HH2VMU1N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/QGY0/HH2VMU1N/FVNQGY0HH2VMU1N.SMALL.jpg jmp0004 There is a very popular Sci-Fi TV show called Doctor Who. The main character of the TV show is "The Doctor". The Doctor travels all of time and space in the TARDIS or the Time And Relative Diminsion In Space. There is also a very popular Sci-Fi convention in Atlanta, GA called Dragon*Con that I lik...
By: jmp0004

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 18:44:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Laser-Bevels-A-reality/
Circular Laser Bevels on an Epilog... A reality... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/PWHS/HGZO27Z4/FIJPWHSHGZO27Z4.SMALL.jpg togo1919 Please vote for this for the Epilog Laser Contest!bgerens (also known as Bob) and I were yammer-jammering about the jig I built here -  Having a "Bevel-ish" Good Time on the Laser! ... We got to thinking, and he mentioned he had a small display turntable for showing his lathe-work.  So we deci...
By: togo1919

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 17:47:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Etch-a-Baseball/
Laser Etch a Baseball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/C5C4/HGH6XSCI/FR5C5C4HGH6XSCI.SMALL.jpg adamwatters I made it at Techshop http://techshop.ws Last week I learned to use the rotary attachment for the Trotec Laser. Usually this attachment is used to etch cylindrical and conical objects like glasses and bottles. I wanted to try something different, something... spherical. Also, I wanted to etch some ...
By: adamwatters

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Teachers-Resource-3D-Laser-Cut-Projects/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF9/DFKA/HFSHUEFP/FF9DFKAHFSHUEFP.SMALL.jpg Kiteman There will come a point when your learners are ready to move on from two-dimensional projects to more complex creations. Although most of these projects include the files needed to copy them,  their main purpose is to provide inspiration about the possibilities of laser-cutting in the third dimensi...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 04:04:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-custom-wood-lettering/
How to make your own custom wood lettering - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ2/QLH8/HFWSTDZE/FZ2QLH8HFWSTDZE.SMALL.jpg alexisliu Instructions on how to laser cut your own letters for a menu board, or anything else that might need letters. I made these at Techshop (www.techshop.ws) and used wood, but other materials like acrylic, MDF, paper, and chipboard can also be used. Measure and cut your material 1. Cut wood (or whate...
By: alexisliu

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:50:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Replacing-a-CO2-laser-tube/
Replacing a CO2 laser tube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/AKN5/HELXKSEB/FTNAKN5HELXKSEB.SMALL.jpg tubfun SAFETY FIRST - Lasers are dangerous, I'm assuming you know this and you know what you're doing with lasers and soldering irons. Never run a laser tube outside of the laser-chassis, never defeat any safety systems built into your laser cutter! The CO2 laser tubes found in many laser cutters/engraver...
By: tubfun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:49:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Liquid-inlaid-laser-cut-guitar-headstock-made-a/
Liquid inlaid, laser cut guitar headstock - made at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/2HYW/HEBNHGAJ/FWT2HYWHEBNHGAJ.SMALL.jpg workislove This a laser cut, inlaid headstock for my carbon fiber acoustic guitar project, made as part of a workshop at Techshop. I'm going to show how I designed and cut the headstock shape and inlay using the software and laser cutter at Techshop. In addition to showing how I made my particular headstock, ...
By: workislove

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:24:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-BeerWineBeverage-charms-For-Pi-Day/
How To Make Beer/Wine/Beverage charms (For Pi Day!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMN/ZT2B/HE7DAS2D/FMNZT2BHE7DAS2D.SMALL.jpg wemcdonald Wine charms are great, but there's there are two problems with them: first, they generally don't celebrate the world's most fun transcendental number. Second, they don't work for plastic cups -- and if you're having a rockin' Pi Day party you probably won't be busting out the glassware. So I decided...
By: wemcdonald

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:54:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Satellite-laser-cannon/
Satellite-spotting laser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/OTJP/HE07OYAV/FSSOTJPHE07OYAV.SMALL.jpg protonumerique Satellite laser cannon from Protonumerique on Vimeo. update---- (FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE,  I GOT RID OF THE CANNON TITLE - I wonder if the number of viewers will reduce drastically :) (Credits for picture and video - katjahommel.com) ---- This is a laser mounted on a cannon-like structure made...
By: protonumerique

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 05:06:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/High-Contrast-Leather-Laser-Etching-Intro/
High Contrast Leather Laser Etching - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/4CDB/HDOW9WZS/FPD4CDBHDOW9WZS.SMALL.jpg the5thfool The hip flask pictured here cost only $5 at the local super-jumbo-extreme-retail store on clearance, and I wanted to personalize it a bit.  I have access to a laser cutter/etcher through the TechShop and thought this might be the tool for the job. However, one of the problems with cheap, thin leath...
By: the5thfool

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:43:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Original-Button-1/
Original Button - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/0TZA/HD2RYJDB/F790TZAHD2RYJDB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/0TZA/HD2RYJDB/F790TZAHD2RYJDB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F79/0TZA/HD2RYJDB/F790TZAHD2RYJDB.SMALL.jpg SaoriSHINYAMA This is Original Button using a laser cutting machine. Title     : Let's make an original button Detail  : make button with the illustration of the freehand drawing Target : the person who is not good at a PC, Computer beginners,Little child,and so on... Required time : 2 hours An aim:   The person...
By: SaoriSHINYAMA

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:38:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Engraved-MMs/
Engraved M&Ms - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOB/M58X/HCJO4MZQ/FOBM58XHCJO4MZQ.SMALL.jpg JoeGadget Personalized candy can make for a fun gift, party favor, or just conversation piece.  While this instructable shows how to engrave custom text and images on M&Ms, the same basic technique can be used on a variety of candies.  Feel free to experiment with different types of candy to see how well they...
By: JoeGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:15:16 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Luminaria-With-A-Laser-Etcher/
Make A Luminaria With A Laser Etcher - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1O/YG9P/HC3PR863/F1OYG9PHC3PR863.SMALL.jpg davemenc Luminaria are paper bags with a bit of sand in the bottom and a lit candle providing some light. The nicer ones (in my opinion) have patterns cut into them. Our goal here is to cut patterns into paper bags so they can be used as luminaria. We're going to get cheap bags from a dollar store and use a...
By: davemenc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:12:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LaserGloves/
LaserGloves! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUT/6V71/HBXWS9XP/FUT6V71HBXWS9XP.SMALL.jpg Dufva Hi there! If you're reading this, you should know that this is my first instruction ever on this site :) In this tutorial I will show you my somewhat new lasergloves, made 3 hours before this was written. Perfect for the party or just showing off your friends. It's shake-able, meaning you can wave...
By: Dufva

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:23:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-your-business-cards/
DIY- your business cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/ZSA7/HAQ330PL/F71ZSA7HAQ330PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/ZSA7/HAQ330PL/F71ZSA7HAQ330PL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/ZSA7/HAQ330PL/F71ZSA7HAQ330PL.SMALL.jpg 96chany 0. Supplies - Materials you want to print on - Your design file (either by illustrator or by CoreDraw) 1. Prepare materials - Choose the right thickenss paper or wood - I used 140lb(pounds per ream) or 300gsm(grams per square meter) tangerine paper and 1/64 tickness Plywood Design your Biz Card...
By: 96chany

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:16:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Automatic-Laser-Spirograph-No-programming/
Automatic Laser Spirograph (No programming) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/GGUH/HAQ2UHP2/FR9GGUHHAQ2UHP2.SMALL.jpg fado1986 In this instructable I will show you how to make a laser spirograph that changes forms automatically, and without the need to program an Audrino. This is accomplish by the use of 3 almost identical circuits that controls the 3 electric motors. How it works      As you can see in the picture there...
By: fado1986

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Jan 2013 19:07:33 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Octagonal-Bowl-Box-Joints/
Octagonal Bowl (Box Joints) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI6/POY8/HAQ39JPG/FI6POY8HAQ39JPG.SMALL.jpg JoeGadget Box joints are traditionally used to join two pieces of wood at a right angle, with the tabs sanded flush with the surface of each board.  Using extended length box joints on an octagonal bowl, with its 45 degree angles, creates an interesting effect on both the inside and outside of the bowl. This...
By: JoeGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Dec 2012 19:39:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adding-color-to-laser-etched-acrylic-at-Techshop/
Adding color to laser etched acrylic at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU1/H4YI/HAUNM19K/FU1H4YIHAUNM19K.SMALL.jpg broadspectrum I wanted to color the labels on an acrylic box for a Raspberry Pi enclosure with a paint.  This method uses a powder which is etched into the laser engraving. The powder used is called LaserDarc. I bought a sample of 3 colors for around $70.   The Raspberry Pi enclosure pattern was from Thingiverse...
By: broadspectrum

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:56:08 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/TTT-Project-Taj-Mahal/
TTT Project - Taj Mahal - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/5E18/HAQ37KB8/FJP5E18HAQ37KB8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/5E18/HAQ37KB8/FJP5E18HAQ37KB8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/5E18/HAQ37KB8/FJP5E18HAQ37KB8.SMALL.jpg agarwalk This is our second project for our class CSCI 7000 – Things That Think. We had to make an interactive diorama, similar to the types of displays often found in museums. We visited the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to get some ideas. One of the exhibits was an Ancient Egyptian diorama with many ...
By: agarwalk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:08:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-a-Simple-Double-Slit/
How To Make a Simple Double-Slit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/TVXB/HA4LGDVO/FJPTVXBHA4LGDVO.SMALL.jpg SpecieS~ This 'ible will show two simple methods to make a double-slit, that is small enough to create an interference pattern. Interference is an effect waves show, when they interact with each other. If two (or more) waves have the same wavelength and a fixed phase relationship they are called "coherent"....
By: SpecieS~

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Dec 2012 15:50:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-cook-3D-scanner-based-on-Arduino-and-Proces/
Let's cook: 3D scanner based on Arduino and Processing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/9XKX/H9T4QUVR/F2X9XKXH9T4QUVR.SMALL.jpg cube000 Ever wonder of copypaste method, usable in real life, not only in virtual reality? Me too. It is  21th century, and those are nearer than most of all can imagine! This is possible thank to 3d scanners and printers. So let's try to scan something! First of all, sorry for my English skills. It is not...
By: cube000

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Nov 2012 07:21:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-freshener-based-mechanical-laser-shutter/
Air-freshener based mechanical laser shutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3L/LVBH/H994VWZR/F3LLVBHH994VWZR.SMALL.jpg pranavrathi I have constructed a cost-effective mechanical laser shutter system for our 1064 IR-laser. System contains a mechanical shutter, a control box and a power supply. There are many shutter systems available commercially; mechanical, semi-mechanical, electromagnetic and optical. Most of the systems are ...
By: pranavrathi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:21:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Kleen-Kanteen-Reflect-Lid/
Custom Klean Kanteen Reflect Lid - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/17AL/H8LVXANZ/FG317ALH8LVXANZ.SMALL.jpg ptancredi Klean Kanteen's Reflect bottle is great because it's made with no paint or plastic (just steel, silicone, and bamboo). Even better, the lid is a great platform for burning with lasers, like the laser cutters at TechShop. I took the opportunity to burn in the logo for the school I work at, the Bould...
By: ptancredi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 08:49:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Acrylic-Votive-Candle-Holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/UV8L/H7996S09/FUDUV8LH7996S09.SMALL.jpg flame_mistress Materials and Tools: -  1/8” acrylic: enough for your design or ~8” x 6” for mine -  Access to vector drawing software and a laser cutting machine.  I made this at the TechShop (www.techshop.ws), which has both CorelDRAW and Epilog Lasers; you will also need a USB stick to transfer your files. -  St...
By: flame_mistress

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:36:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Mini-Laser-Cut-Band-Saw/
How to make a Mini Laser Cut Band Saw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV1/0P2C/H742SDOG/FV10P2CH742SDOG.SMALL.jpg wires � This all started when I learned that my friend Raouf Sarwari, who has his shop down the hall from me, has a laser cutter. Brooklyn is great for cross-pollinating ideas and skills with each other. Anyhow I have always liked models and thought it would be fun to build a wood wood shop. I spoke ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:46:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Solids-constructed-from-Concentric-2D-Morphing-/
3D Solids constructed from Concentric 2D Morphing Shapes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/TVC1/H71GP9B8/FWTTVC1H71GP9B8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/TVC1/H71GP9B8/FWTTVC1H71GP9B8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/TVC1/H71GP9B8/FWTTVC1H71GP9B8.SMALL.jpg danlandrum I developed this easy way to create 3D solids made from concentric 2D morphing shapes at Makerplace in San Diego, CA using their 100 watt Hurricane laser. You can cut your objects from a variety of materials, such as plywood, MDF, bamboo or acrylic. For this demonstration I'll use 1/4" thick double ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:02:46 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cool-AutomataFaux-Steampunk-inspired-CD-Case/
Cool Automata/Faux Steampunk inspired CD Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5A/W5BR/H703ZOK6/F5AW5BRH703ZOK6.SMALL.jpg dr04bps   Once a year I do some contract work for a really cool company that creates “visual wow” for national and international auto shows.  When they announced they were hiring, I decided I needed a creative way to deliver my electronic portfolio CD.  Inspired by automata (think Rube Goldberg) and a tou...
By: dr04bps

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wax-Seals-From-a-Laser-Cutter/
Wax Seals From a Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAT/K0CC/H6S41CJU/FATK0CCH6S41CJU.SMALL.jpg toenolla Last week, I was fiddling with the packaging for Laser Lace Letters, and nothing quite seemed right.  It's a victorian steampunk project, with stories told through letters and other documents, so I started asking my friends what they thought of when they heard the words "Victorian mail." "Wax seals...
By: toenolla

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:02:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pint-Glass-Carrier-on-Laser-Cutter/
Pint Glass Carrier on Laser Cutter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/84IK/H6WG6925/FTT84IKH6WG6925.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/84IK/H6WG6925/FTT84IKH6WG6925.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTT/84IK/H6WG6925/FTT84IKH6WG6925.SMALL.jpg SchweezyRider I grew tired of carrying around my four pint glasses like some commoner.  I decided that if I am going to get wasted, I should get wasted luxuriously.  No more trying to carry all four while drunk and looking like a fool.  Do not drink and make things with dangerous things.  I made it at TechShop  w...
By: SchweezyRider

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Sep 2012 19:42:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Quick-Laser-Cut-Sailing-Trophy/
A Quick Laser Cut Sailing Trophy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/WI2Z/H6730KLF/FU7WI2ZH6730KLF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/WI2Z/H6730KLF/FU7WI2ZH6730KLF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/WI2Z/H6730KLF/FU7WI2ZH6730KLF.SMALL.jpg Sean+James A quick to make yet impressive looking laser cut Acrylic trophy I made for a scout event, but change the text/logo and it will work for any sailing related event. Instructable by James. Materials and Equipment You will need Cardboard for test cuts Corel Draw or Other vector graphics edit...
By: Sean+James

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 16:27:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/laser-etched-triple-layer-card/
laser etched triple layer card - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/V8M2/H672SUHY/F4XV8M2H672SUHY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/V8M2/H672SUHY/F4XV8M2H672SUHY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/V8M2/H672SUHY/F4XV8M2H672SUHY.SMALL.jpg crdwolff My husband and I went to the TechShop http://www.techshop.ws for a 4 hour learning session. He had taken an adavanced laser techniques class recently and was going to show me some of what he learned and we were going to try new materials and skills. We found this card at the epilog site http://www.e...
By: crdwolff

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:32:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Engraved-Drinking-Glasses/
Laser Engraved Drinking Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6E/J11V/H5405OV4/F6EJ11VH5405OV4.SMALL.jpg cal2014elh This is a simple project I did at the TechShop (http://techshop.ws). I had a set of old glass drinking cups just sitting in the cuboard collecting dust, so I decided to spruce them up a little by laser enscribing sayings and/or images on them. For designing the glasses, I used Adobe Illustrater and ...
By: cal2014elh

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:06:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-hair-comb-with-Corel-Draw-and-a-lase/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/WZ1W/H3Z3OO83/FJUWZ1WH3Z3OO83.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/WZ1W/H3Z3OO83/FJUWZ1WH3Z3OO83.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJU/WZ1W/H3Z3OO83/FJUWZ1WH3Z3OO83.SMALL.jpg Jason von Techshop One of the most interesting aspects of a laser cutter is how easily it cuts intricate, complex profiles and leaves a passibly finished edge. Another interesting aspect is that they do great things with the patterns you can generate easily in graphic design software. ...and so, a hair comb! Made at ...
By: Jason von Techshop

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:04:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Jewelry-Box/
Laser Cut Jewelry Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/9T7T/H350ETE3/FTH9T7TH350ETE3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/9T7T/H350ETE3/FTH9T7TH350ETE3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTH/9T7T/H350ETE3/FTH9T7TH350ETE3.SMALL.jpg jumb5150 Today we're going to make a simple jewelry / keepsake box with the lasers available here at Techshop. This box design originally came from the epilog website which I did some slight modifications to the etchings. Materials: Laser cutter Piece of 1/4" or 1/8" poplar or oak board Wood glue clamps P...
By: jumb5150

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:20:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-custom-laser-etched-wine-bottle/
How to make a custom laser etched wine bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/CORP/H0FLBF7D/FP2CORPH0FLBF7D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/CORP/H0FLBF7D/FP2CORPH0FLBF7D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP2/CORP/H0FLBF7D/FP2CORPH0FLBF7D.SMALL.jpg ridiculously.awesome This instructable describes how to make a laser etched wine bottle that can be used to bottle your own home made libation, as a flower vase or whatever application you find for wine bottles.  I make my own wine at home and decided it would be nice to use a laser etching machine to create an artistic...
By: ridiculously.awesome

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:09:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LASER-GRAFFITI-1/
LASER GRAFFITI - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/AEON/H1YOKQJV/F6FAEONH1YOKQJV.SMALL.jpg luifer78 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d3RkCk5G-0 FIRST THE KEY PARTS! YOU'LL NEED - A DLP PROJECTOR (3500 TO 5000 LUMENS) - A LAPTOP WITH A RELATIVELY GOOD VIDEO CARD - A LASER POINTER - AN INFRARED CAMERA - LASER TAG SOFTWARE - USB VIDEO CAPTURE CARD THEN MAKE SURE THE INFRARED CAMERA IS CORRECTLY...
By: luifer78

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 16:21:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-CD-Case/
Custom CD Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/AJF7/H2WEVLC8/F33AJF7H2WEVLC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/AJF7/H2WEVLC8/F33AJF7H2WEVLC8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F33/AJF7/H2WEVLC8/F33AJF7H2WEVLC8.SMALL.jpg blhack Today I'm going to show you how to make a custom, laser cut, "stencil" style CD case. For it, you'll need access to a laser cutter. Gather your materials! Materials for this are really easy: paper. In this case, I'm using some really beautiful, semi-glass, very heavy paper (this is typical for ...
By: blhack

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 22:57:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Highwayman-Inn-from-Sketchup-and-3DS-to-Rea/
The "Highwayman Inn" (from Sketchup and 3DS to Reality) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/SE8R/H21CGMDK/FX3SE8RH21CGMDK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/SE8R/H21CGMDK/FX3SE8RH21CGMDK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX3/SE8R/H21CGMDK/FX3SE8RH21CGMDK.SMALL.jpg Josh Jay   In this tutorial, I will show you how to digitally design and build a dollhouse using laser cut materials and resin-cast parts.  These techniques will allow you to reproduce your parts for limited run production if you are so inclined.  A little back-story: my father sells dollhouses built strict...
By: Josh Jay

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 04:48:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fiber-Optic-Laser-Fans/
Fiber Optic Laser Fans - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/J783/GN77W38B/FH2J783GN77W38B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/J783/GN77W38B/FH2J783GN77W38B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH2/J783/GN77W38B/FH2J783GN77W38B.SMALL.jpg SelkeyMoonbeam What's cool? Fiber optics. What's cooler? Lasers. What's awesome? Fire fans. This instructable was inspired in part by fire fans and in part by the bionic ballerina.  Each fan is made of five fiber optic rods, lit by tilt sensor to be red or yellow, and two lasers. I have a video below of the fib...
By: SelkeyMoonbeam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:52:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-iPad-Leather-Handle/
Laser Cut Leather iPad Handle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/FIR4/H1YOKV4E/FWVFIR4H1YOKV4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/FIR4/H1YOKV4E/FWVFIR4H1YOKV4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWV/FIR4/H1YOKV4E/FWVFIR4H1YOKV4E.SMALL.jpg engineerable When the first iPad came out, there was a very poor selection of iPad cases, especially nice ones, so I made my own.  It had a flap that cover the screen, and did a great job of protecting the iPad, but it was missing one critical thing, the handle. Here's a super easy to make case for the iPad tha...
By: engineerable

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 16:14:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-QR-code-stencil/
Laser-cut QR code stencil. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SMALL.jpg errantspark This should take you about 15 minutes from start to finish, it's a very easy and fun project you can use to get started with a laser cutter. You're going to need the following:  1x Laser cutter. 1x Scrap piece of something the laser can cut. (I used cardboard) 1x Photoshop or similar. (As long as y...
By: errantspark

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:24:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adapting-Hand-Drawings-for-CNC/
Adapting Hand Drawings for CNC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/M4Q4/H1JUE8AC/FDTM4Q4H1JUE8AC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/M4Q4/H1JUE8AC/FDTM4Q4H1JUE8AC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDT/M4Q4/H1JUE8AC/FDTM4Q4H1JUE8AC.SMALL.jpg carlo.urmy I wanted to make a quick example of how one can adapt hand drawings easily for use with cnc machines, in this case the epilog laser cutters at TechShop San Francisco.  The same principles could be used for cnc vinyl cutters, waterjet and plasma cutters, as well as cnc mills and routers, all for diff...
By: carlo.urmy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:45:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cutter-hidden-in-a-flip-top-lighter/
Laser cutter hidden in a flip top lighter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/OB3I/H1JUI8PV/F10OB3IH1JUI8PV.SMALL.jpg rog8811 There may be times when a fuse needs to be lit or something cut at a distance, a laser is a good way to do it but it needs to be disguised as something more everyday....like a flip top petrol lighter..... it would be more covert without the engraving but as I am not spying at the moment I don't thin...
By: rog8811

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:56:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Project-Description-Plaque/
Making a Project Description Plaque - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/WKHC/H1HMDQUS/FVAWKHCH1HMDQUS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/WKHC/H1HMDQUS/FVAWKHCH1HMDQUS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVA/WKHC/H1HMDQUS/FVAWKHCH1HMDQUS.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan In this Instructable I will show my process in making plaques for TechShop member's project pictures. We have MANY great members at TechShop, who make incredible things, and we like to show them off. =) These little plaques describe the project, a little bit about the member, and the tools/classes t...
By: TSSJ-ryan

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