http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 02:38:06 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/Making-a-box-for-your-16x24-HT1632C-LED-Matrix-I-/
Making a box for your 16x24 HT1632C LED Matrix- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MP61/HH11NZTA/F1DMP61HH11NZTA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MP61/HH11NZTA/F1DMP61HH11NZTA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1D/MP61/HH11NZTA/F1DMP61HH11NZTA.SMALL.jpg khietman About a year ago I found myself in possession of this LED Matrix from Adafruit. It's a cool toy to play with, if difficult, but it isn't very pretty just sitting on a surface with the circuit board and wires exposed. For that reason I decided to make myself a little box made especially to fit this p...
By: khietman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 18:00:04 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/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 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 decided to figure out a way to use my 45degree jig and ...
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 guybrush3pwud 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: guybrush3pwud

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 17:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Worlds-First-Acrylic-Pyramids-Were-Built-in-USA-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NP2E/HGH6PX4I/FJ5NP2EHGH6PX4I.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Headline, Headline, Read all about it!          World's First Acrylic Pyramids Were Built in USA!  Made in TechShop USA. Background:          Why are most things cut on the Laser cutter are only 2D?  We make 3D objects by layering 2D laser cut objects.  The other popular 3D items are round bottle o...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 19:02:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-and-Etch-a-Xiangqi-Set-I-made-it-at-Te/
Laser Cut and Etch a Xiangqi Set - I made it at Techshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/O7RA/HFPTK1L5/F94O7RAHFPTK1L5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/O7RA/HFPTK1L5/F94O7RAHFPTK1L5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/O7RA/HFPTK1L5/F94O7RAHFPTK1L5.SMALL.jpg guybrush3pwud I made it at Techshop http://techshop.ws The Wikipedia entry for Xiangqi  has lots of good information about the game. It's sort of like Western Chess, but different. I spent some time in Vietnam earlier this year, saw a lot of this, and decided I had to learn how to play. Since returning I've be...
By: guybrush3pwud

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 May 2013 12:24:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Medieval-Game-Tablut-on-the-Laser-Engra/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/P4LB/HD4VFC5H/FCUP4LBHD4VFC5H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/P4LB/HD4VFC5H/FCUP4LBHD4VFC5H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/P4LB/HD4VFC5H/FCUP4LBHD4VFC5H.SMALL.jpg caladin This is as Quick and Dirty as they come, if you need more details on how to use the files I'm providing Go look at  my post on making 9 mans morris , it's effectively identical except for the file you actually print to the laser engraver. If you want to see the Game board well, you HAVE th view the...
By: caladin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 22:46:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Slave-1-Stencil/
How to make a Slave 1 Stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/3581/HGH6XC12/FM63581HGH6XC12.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/3581/HGH6XC12/FM63581HGH6XC12.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM6/3581/HGH6XC12/FM63581HGH6XC12.SMALL.jpg LordTovar I have been wanting to make a stencil for the past few months as I have always loved doing them. I have a pretty lengthy way of doing it. I recently became a member at the new Austin TechShop and took the laser cutting class. I am still amazed at how accurate this machine makes cuts. Pure beauty. I ...
By: LordTovar

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 May 2013 22:59:35 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/Excellent-Gift-Idea-Customizing-a-Tool-Handle-wi/
Excellent Gift Idea - Customizing a Tool Handle with a Laser at Tech Shop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/MFLK/HFPTIR5O/FAVMFLKHFPTIR5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/MFLK/HFPTIR5O/FAVMFLKHFPTIR5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/MFLK/HFPTIR5O/FAVMFLKHFPTIR5O.SMALL.jpg apexchaser Learn how to very quickly and easily customize a tool handle using a Laser Etching machine.  I made it at Tech Shop! Makes an excellent gift for that person who has everything, or elegantly customize your own tools so they won't disappear. In this Instructable, you will learn how to set up and etc...
By: apexchaser

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:08:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lets-learn-to-learn-how-to-make-Chinese-Chess-Set/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH3/YJQB/HFSHTP5Q/FH3YJQBHFSHTP5Q.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Goal:     To replicate the Chess Set project to create Chinese Chest Set.     To illustrate how easy it is to replicate a process and make different products at TechShop Procedure:     Grab images online for the Chess pieces and Chess Board.     Use MS Paint to make each unique piece squares and sa...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:42:57 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/Humane-Mouse-Trap-I-made-this-at-TechShop/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/AWL6/HFPTI389/FXWAWL6HFPTI389.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/AWL6/HFPTI389/FXWAWL6HFPTI389.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXW/AWL6/HFPTI389/FXWAWL6HFPTI389.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:          Some will ask "Another mouse trap invention?!  Don't we have enough of this?"   The difference of this mouse trap is that it is a humane mouse trap.  It simply capture the mouse. Goal:        * To demonstrate how to make concept idea become reality.        * To demonstrate easy...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:21:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Satellite-spotting-laser-Traduccin-al-espaol/
Satellite - spotting laser (Traducción al español) - 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 FOLLOWERS---- (THIS IS THE SAME TUTORIAL, JUST FOR A SPANISH SPEAKING AUDIENCE- new things to come soon) (Foto y video - katjahommel.com) ---- Éste es un láser montado en una estructura de cañón, diseñado para apuntar y ...
By: protonumerique

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2013 04:44:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Understanding-Epilog-Laser-Cutting-and-Etching-Les-1/
Understanding Epilog Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 2: Understanding the Computer Print Options - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2V/XZ91/HF23WC7I/F2VXZ91HF23WC7I.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Understanding Epilog C02 Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 2: Understanding the Computer Print Options Step 1: Introduction About TechShop Link to Previous Instructable Brief Summary Step 2: Printing Options Going over the Print Options What Options to Choose Understandi...
By: OceanusEva

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 15:44:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Understanding-Epilog-Laser-Cutting-and-Etching-Les/
Understanding Epilog Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 1: Understanding the Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F60/Z7SV/HF23WBQN/F60Z7SVHF23WBQN.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Understanding Epilog C02 Laser Cutting and Etching Lesson 1: Understanding the Machine Step 1: Introduction About TechShop History Laser Cutting Laser Cutting Uses Safety Materials Needed Step 2: How Machine Works Parts and There Functions Definitions Software St...
By: OceanusEva

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 14:17:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Improve-the-Quality-of-Your-Laser-Etching/
Improve the Quality of Your Laser Etching - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/J4TX/HEXSRUG8/FZJJ4TXHEXSRUG8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/J4TX/HEXSRUG8/FZJJ4TXHEXSRUG8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/J4TX/HEXSRUG8/FZJJ4TXHEXSRUG8.SMALL.jpg TheLacedAngel_TSMP I recently etched some small wooden tokens with Dungeons and Dragons monsters.  However, my first attempt turned out horribly!  Though I started with decent quality images and etched them at 600 dpi, the result was of very poor quality and barely recognizable.   The good news is that I was able to ...
By: TheLacedAngel_TSMP

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 23:57:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-maze-Security-System/
Laser maze Security System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46GD/HET13GTV/FAK46GDHET13GTV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46GD/HET13GTV/FAK46GDHET13GTV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAK/46GD/HET13GTV/FAK46GDHET13GTV.SMALL.jpg sidgupta This is an Instructable that tells you how to make a laser tripwire or laser maze, just like in the movies! All you need: * Arduino  * Buzzer/alarm/Led * Led (optional) * 1 resistor (any value) * 1 LDR * Laser pen * A box to house the entire set up. * Some tape See it in Action: http://www.you...
By: sidgupta

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 08:49:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Laser-Obstacle-Course/
Easy Laser Obstacle Course - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/UUVI/HEQ2XQ7W/FGVUUVIHEQ2XQ7W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/UUVI/HEQ2XQ7W/FGVUUVIHEQ2XQ7W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGV/UUVI/HEQ2XQ7W/FGVUUVIHEQ2XQ7W.SMALL.jpg z0mbieman2667 In this Instructable, I will show you how to make an obstacle course out of lasers. For this you will need: -Laser Pointer -3 Mirrors -A small solar powered light (can be found in the gardening section of many stores) -Tape -A spray bottle full of water  WARNING: Do not look directly into the lase...
By: z0mbieman2667

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:24:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Laser-Cut-Business-Cards-with-Wood/
How To Make Laser Cut Business Cards with Wood - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/08H2/HELXKYZX/FZ708H2HELXKYZX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/08H2/HELXKYZX/FZ708H2HELXKYZX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ7/08H2/HELXKYZX/FZ708H2HELXKYZX.SMALL.jpg hitekmike Introduction:  Laser Cut business cards can create be quite impressive with even simple designs.  I usually cut these cards for my best clients so that they are less inclined to throw them out and even display them more prominently on their desks (and are even more inclined to call me back!) Curren...
By: hitekmike

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:46:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Laser-Projection-Microscope/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/6XVW/HELXKUK2/F7J6XVWHELXKUK2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/6XVW/HELXKUK2/F7J6XVWHELXKUK2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7J/6XVW/HELXKUK2/F7J6XVWHELXKUK2.SMALL.jpg GREENPOWERSCIENCE Simple project using a laser pointer and a magnifying glass. This differs from the water drop method and produces results more like a traditional microscope with enlarging via focal length changes. This is not spherical like water drops so the image can be projected many feet away from the wall with...
By: GREENPOWERSCIENCE

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:12:16 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/How-to-make-a-Burning-1-2W-445nm-Blue-Laser/
How to make a Burning 1-2W 445nm Blue Laser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/I9NS/HELX4BNH/FXAI9NSHELX4BNH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/I9NS/HELX4BNH/FXAI9NSHELX4BNH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXA/I9NS/HELX4BNH/FXAI9NSHELX4BNH.SMALL.jpg Electo4fun In this Instructable I will show you how to make a burning blue laser. This laser outputs 1-2W. At this power it can blind you instantly! If this is your first laser project you are in the wrong place, please find another Instructable of a lower power laser. Never point or aim this laser at; people,...
By: Electo4fun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:55:53 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/Laser-Cutter-spiral-effect/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/M7JI/HEBNGZCL/F5IM7JIHEBNGZCL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/M7JI/HEBNGZCL/F5IM7JIHEBNGZCL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5I/M7JI/HEBNGZCL/F5IM7JIHEBNGZCL.SMALL.jpg smrat alleck Wanted to share this simple trick I tried on the laser cutter. I had a couple extra water bottles leftover from a previous project (see that one for a brief instruction on the laser settings and rotary attachment). A friend sent me a quote that she wanted me to put on a bottle for her. Only...it was...
By: smrat alleck

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:37:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-tone-Laser-Etched-Stainless-water-bottles/
Two-tone Laser Etched Stainless water bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/WXTB/HEBMZ8HX/F2GWXTBHEBMZ8HX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/WXTB/HEBMZ8HX/F2GWXTBHEBMZ8HX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2G/WXTB/HEBMZ8HX/F2GWXTBHEBMZ8HX.SMALL.jpg smrat alleck My friend had a birthday recently and his girlfriend wanted to make custom water bottles for him and all his friends. I immediately volunteered, since it means I get to use the LASER CUTTER!!! For the materials, we used stainless steel bottles from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VD2RGO/ref=p...
By: smrat alleck

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:16:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAQUETACUBIERTA-TRADICIONAL-DE-MADERA/
MAQUETA_CUBIERTA TRADICIONAL DE MADERA - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/H5N3/HE7CSLA4/F7TH5N3HE7CSLA4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/H5N3/HE7CSLA4/F7TH5N3HE7CSLA4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/H5N3/HE7CSLA4/F7TH5N3HE7CSLA4.SMALL.jpg esda Esta es una maqueta a escala 1/200 de la estructura principal de madera de cualquier edificio más o menos antiguo. En este caso simula un edificio de bodegas de Oporto, de naves alargadas y diáfanas para albergar las barricas donde envejecer el vino (imagen 1). 1- MODELADO EN AUTOCAD A - Primero ...
By: esda

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 03:49:37 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/Cubo-de-Metacrilato/
Cubo de Metacrilato - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/LQED/HE7D2T8R/FXDLQEDHE7D2T8R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/LQED/HE7D2T8R/FXDLQEDHE7D2T8R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXD/LQED/HE7D2T8R/FXDLQEDHE7D2T8R.SMALL.jpg jtsimon Se trata de un cubo  de uniones mediante el machihembrado cortadas con la cortadora láser las caras las he diseñado para ser unidas por uniones entrelazadas. Para calcular el corte de láser en una lámina de metacrilato hay que tener en cuenta que el láser come material adicional al del propio diseñ...
By: jtsimon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:59:05 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/Made-it-at-Techshop-Rubber-Stamping-Pad-for-Busine/
Made it at Techshop-Rubber Stamping Pad for Business Cards - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/H6LA/HDYZ6V5L/F85H6LAHDYZ6V5L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/H6LA/HDYZ6V5L/F85H6LAHDYZ6V5L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F85/H6LA/HDYZ6V5L/F85H6LAHDYZ6V5L.SMALL.jpg RaleighBKV I recently got a price quote for a run of printed business cards on nice stock (100# or so). After some research, I realized that I could made a good quality stamp myself at TechShop RDU (www.techshop.ws) on their Epilog Helix Laser Engraver. This is my first attempt at it, so I'd appreciate any con...
By: RaleighBKV

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2013 19:50:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Guided-Truck/
Laser Guided Truck - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/0OD5/HD4VNQV2/FI30OD5HD4VNQV2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/0OD5/HD4VNQV2/FI30OD5HD4VNQV2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI3/0OD5/HD4VNQV2/FI30OD5HD4VNQV2.SMALL.jpg anorris7 My college sponsors a competition that is really quite simple in concept. Instead of driving an RC car with the use of the RC chipset, drive the car using a 10kHz modulated laser. The constraints were simple. Use what ever comes in the box and up to $25 dollars worth of parts (plus incidentals). Thi...
By: anorris7

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 21:42:26 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Blu-Ray-LASER-pointer-for-15-Glow-Crazy-Game-Mod/
Blu-Ray LASER pointer for less than 15GBP Glow Crazy Game Mod - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/SFXB/HDP32HJW/FY5SFXBHDP32HJW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/SFXB/HDP32HJW/FY5SFXBHDP32HJW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/SFXB/HDP32HJW/FY5SFXBHDP32HJW.SMALL.jpg sparkyuiop Buy a children's game called 'Glow Crazy' from Amazon or the like. There are other versions of this game but be aware some light pens are L.E.D and not a LASER. Take the LASER pen... Remove the screws from the pen and prize open with a flat object. Disassemble and De-solder Break the pen down....
By: sparkyuiop

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2013 20:50:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Engraving-Text-on-Pencils/
Engraving Text on Pencils - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYG/Y54N/HDRS63OL/FYGY54NHDRS63OL.SMALL.jpg instructoturtle My son keeps losing pencils at school. Whether this is through his generous nature, where he loans them to friends and forgets to get them back, or simply his (hereditary) absent-mindedness, is unclear. Either way, we though it would be a good idea to engrave his name on a big batch of pencils so th...
By: instructoturtle

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:27:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Etched-Granite-Cut/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/0VED/HDOW3IDZ/FYR0VEDHDOW3IDZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/0VED/HDOW3IDZ/FYR0VEDHDOW3IDZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYR/0VED/HDOW3IDZ/FYR0VEDHDOW3IDZ.SMALL.jpg CaleBessent Step 1: Cutting your stone (granite) 1) Design vectors, lead ins, etc (make lead ins a little long for potential blowouts on the back of the stone) 2) Drop water jet down to 15-20,000 PSI for pierce only. Pierce hole(s) on starting point(s) all the way through stone. 3) Crank back up to 50-60,000 fo...
By: CaleBessent

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:14:12 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/Using-a-laser-cutter-to-make-etched-glass-coasters/
Using a laser cutter to make etched glass coasters, glasses and CHOCOLATE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/XFPV/HDG4IWRN/FMYXFPVHDG4IWRN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/XFPV/HDG4IWRN/FMYXFPVHDG4IWRN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMY/XFPV/HDG4IWRN/FMYXFPVHDG4IWRN.SMALL.jpg nginzler I made these at TechShop, an amazing place with several outposts in the US. It's a production shop with tools for metalworking, woodworking, industrial sewing, vinyl banner cutting, electronics and arduino, laser cutting and more: http://www.techshop.ws Glass coaster in laser * I got a local glas...
By: nginzler

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:24:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Gatorades-Index-of-Refraction/
Gatorade's Index of Refraction - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/1L53/HD4VMIHA/FYM1L53HD4VMIHA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/1L53/HD4VMIHA/FYM1L53HD4VMIHA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYM/1L53/HD4VMIHA/FYM1L53HD4VMIHA.SMALL.jpg kyw Gatorade, you drink it all the time. But have you nerds ever wondered what its index of refraction is? Well, with this amazing experiment, you will be able to find out! So fasten your seatbelts, and lets get going! Gather Your Materials Things you will need: • Gatorade • Water, this will serve as...
By: kyw

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:39:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Calculating-the-speed-of-light-through-hand-saniti/
Calculating the speed of light through hand sanitizer! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/ZL9D/HD8Z1BSA/F52ZL9DHD8Z1BSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/ZL9D/HD8Z1BSA/F52ZL9DHD8Z1BSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F52/ZL9D/HD8Z1BSA/F52ZL9DHD8Z1BSA.SMALL.jpg nikhilbg In this project, we will use Snell's Law to our advantage in order to calculate the index of refraction, and thereby the speed of light of through a hand sanitizer medium. Setup Set up the optics kit with ray table/bench, laser/light source, and plan-convex tray. If you are not using a kit, you m...
By: nikhilbg

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:10:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-switch-mod-to-common-push-button-laser-poin/
simple switch mod to common push button laser pointer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/R1QB/HD8ZALQH/FMAR1QBHD8ZALQH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/R1QB/HD8ZALQH/FMAR1QBHD8ZALQH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/R1QB/HD8ZALQH/FMAR1QBHD8ZALQH.SMALL.jpg fling recently my roommate and I were playing with laser pointers for his optics class experiments and giggles and we discover that holding the push button on a conventional laser pointer is a very tedious effort. So we started to just tape the button tight to make it shine continuously. But that created ...
By: fling

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:11:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Finding-the-Refraction-of-a-Gummy-Bear/
Finding the Refraction of a Gummy Bear - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/0PSG/HD4VDJD9/FK00PSGHD4VDJD9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/0PSG/HD4VDJD9/FK00PSGHD4VDJD9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/0PSG/HD4VDJD9/FK00PSGHD4VDJD9.SMALL.jpg MinaTran101 An optics class experiment shows the difficulty of finding the  refraction of a gummy bear. To perform this experiment, you will need: - An optics bench - A ray table and base - A light source( we used a laser) - Gummy Bears We chose gummy bears because we were interested in finding the material t...
By: MinaTran101

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Feb 2013 01:54:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-40/
Changing Refraction Due to Color through Gelatin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VHSI/HD4VP0PV/F6WVHSIHD4VP0PV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VHSI/HD4VP0PV/F6WVHSIHD4VP0PV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/VHSI/HD4VP0PV/F6WVHSIHD4VP0PV.SMALL.jpg christhompson A Laser, or Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation, has a high degree of spatial coherence. A high degree of spatial coherence means that the light that is being emitted from the laser is very concentrated making the visible distance that light is traveling much further than that of...
By: christhompson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:27:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kool-As-Light/
Kool As Light! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/EM1V/HD7TZE6A/FB4EM1VHD7TZE6A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/EM1V/HD7TZE6A/FB4EM1VHD7TZE6A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/EM1V/HD7TZE6A/FB4EM1VHD7TZE6A.SMALL.jpg jwrona1 In this science experiment we will be finding the speed of light through different flavors of Kool-Aid! Why you may ask? In this lab you will explore one method for finding the index of refraction of any material, and the the speed of light inside of that material! As the lab progresses you will le...
By: jwrona1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:21:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Corte-y-grabado-en-metacrilato-de-espejo-plexigla/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/2BG0/HCV91VYN/F1T2BG0HCV91VYN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/2BG0/HCV91VYN/F1T2BG0HCV91VYN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1T/2BG0/HCV91VYN/F1T2BG0HCV91VYN.SMALL.jpg BELEND Con los parámetros especificados en el archivo adjunto, realicé distintas pruebas de corte y grabado de metacrilatos, combinando las partes grabadas y cortadas de distintas maneras. Hay que tener cuidado, porque en el metacrilato de espejo hay que hacerlo por detrás y, por lo tanto, imágenes y texto...
By: BELEND

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:20:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Corte-y-grabado-metacrilato-de-colada-opaco/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2WMP/HCV91VXH/F9V2WMPHCV91VXH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2WMP/HCV91VXH/F9V2WMPHCV91VXH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9V/2WMP/HCV91VXH/F9V2WMPHCV91VXH.SMALL.jpg BELEND En un metacrilato de 3 mm de espesor, blanco opaco, quiero empezar a ver la esbeltez que soportan los elementos cortados sin deformarse por el calor. Por ello imprimo un paisaje con elementos lineales esbeltos, con los parámetros indicados en el archivo adjunto. Intenté grabarlo con distintos paráme...
By: BELEND

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:20:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Corte-y-grabado-laser-en-madera-de-contrachapado-d/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/BR74/HCV91VUG/FLJBR74HCV91VUG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/BR74/HCV91VUG/FLJBR74HCV91VUG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLJ/BR74/HCV91VUG/FLJBR74HCV91VUG.SMALL.jpg BELEND Pruebas de corte y grabado en madera de contrachapado de baja densidad, con los parámetros especificados en el archivo de word  adjunto. Para este tipo de madera hay que tener mucho cuidado con el tamaño de las figuras a cortar, pues es una madera que se quema muy fácilmente, y que el paso del láser...
By: BELEND

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:19:01 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Impresion-laser-fachada/
Impresion laser fachada - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/DM4C/HD4VM41Y/F93DM4CHD4VM41Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/DM4C/HD4VM41Y/F93DM4CHD4VM41Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F93/DM4C/HD4VM41Y/F93DM4CHD4VM41Y.SMALL.jpg BELEND he hecho una serie de pruebas para la impresion de fachadas sobre distintos materiales y diferentes parámetros. Los materiales utilizados son: -Contrachapado con alma de DM y chapa de haya por un lado y de cerezo por el otro -Metacrilato Esta primera foto corresponde a la impresion de la fachada e...
By: BELEND

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:18:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DEGRADADO-DEL-GRABADO-LASER/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/R1I5/HD4VM45D/FLGR1I5HD4VM45D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/R1I5/HD4VM45D/FLGR1I5HD4VM45D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLG/R1I5/HD4VM45D/FLGR1I5HD4VM45D.SMALL.jpg BELEND Aunque figura como un paso en uno de los proyectos, me parece interesante hacer un apartado independiente para que quede más visible. Se trata de la degradación del grabado sobre chapa de haya con alma de DM Aporto archivos con la variación de los parámetros
By: BELEND

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:13:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Corte-de-carton-pluma/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/P57D/HD4VM46T/FB8P57DHD4VM46T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/P57D/HD4VM46T/FB8P57DHD4VM46T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/P57D/HD4VM46T/FB8P57DHD4VM46T.SMALL.jpg BELEND En primer lugar, comprobamos que ninguna de las capas que componen el carton pluma presentara PVC. Para ello, se separaro un trozo de cada una de las diferentes capas y se prendieron fuego. Si la llama sale verdosa, es mejor no cortarlo en la laser por posible presencia de PVC. En esta caso, la llam...
By: BELEND

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