http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 10:53:18 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/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/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 ...
By: melvinkat

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:04:10 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 ...
By: M.C. Langer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:59:21 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...
By: christinachun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:34:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-your-own-wireless-portable-speaker/
Print your own wireless portable speaker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SMALL.jpg mikestevens! Have you ever wanted a portable speaker like the Jambox by Jabra but not for $200. This is my first design at a portable speaker that you can take anywhere and wireless connect with Bluetooth. It also allows you to charge your phone if necessary. After 6+ years of checking out everyone else's Instru...
By: mikestevens!

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:38:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-fully-3D-printable-GlaDOS-Robotic-ceiling-arm-la/
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SMALL.jpg dragonator In this instructable I will show you how to make a fully 3D printable GlaDOS from Portal (1 and 2), that is also a lamp and can be converted into a robotic arm (how much cooler does it get), With a superled in the eye (this much cooler). Go watch it immediately: This was first intended to be a...
By: dragonator

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystal-Ice-Food-Safe-Molds-from-3D-Printed-Objec/
Ice Crystals: Food-Safe Molds from a 3D Printed Object - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SMALL.jpg danm_daniel This Instructable covers the process of making a food-safe mold from a 3D printed object. I will provide two methods for making an ice mold (one being a tray), and some of the steps can be mixed and matched. My chosen forms are large and small crystals - I thought a large crystal would not only look...
By: danm_daniel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:04:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Vintage-Soda-Bottle-Ice-Mold/
Vintage Soda Bottle Ice Mold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJO/U05M/HD2RW2SR/FJOU05MHD2RW2SR.SMALL.jpg ChrisE123        Have you ever been ashamed of your blandness of the party that you put together? Is your ice just not cool enough for your punch? Well kiss those problems goodbye! With this vintage soda bottle ice mold you can have the coolest ice to put in your soda. You can have miniature soda bottles as y...
By: ChrisE123

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:13:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-Pulse-Digital-Water-Marbling/
Paint Pulse: Digital Water Marbling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMT/ZG38/HAQ37497/FMTZG38HAQ37497.SMALL.jpg blorgggg   Paint Pulse is a project which seeks to build upon the water marbling crafts of Ebru and Suminagashi with digital behavioral additions. The idea is to design intricate, flowing patterns of paint directly on the surface of water which you can capture on the surface of paper. Expert crafters c...
By: blorgggg

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:56:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Bat-Signal-Mk-I/
Miniature Bat Signal, Mk. I - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ9/PV08/HC3PSXA3/FQ9PV08HC3PSXA3.SMALL.jpg bwrussell The power to summon the Dark Knight in the palm of your hand! Ok, not really of course but it's still fun to pretend. This is the assembly instructions and circuit construction for the Pocket Bat Signal Design I posted previous to this. If you haven't seen the design walk-through here's a brief intr...
By: bwrussell

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:40:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/I-just-wanna-hold-your-hand/
I just wanna hold your hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/9ATU/HAQ2ZJR5/FE49ATUHAQ2ZJR5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/9ATU/HAQ2ZJR5/FE49ATUHAQ2ZJR5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE4/9ATU/HAQ2ZJR5/FE49ATUHAQ2ZJR5.SMALL.jpg tchiang100 Conducting energy through people to stimulate tangible public interactions http://ijustwannaholdyourhand.com/ http://vimeo.com/56350598 What did we do? We put together an Arduino, some wire, a Mac mini and a DLP Projector, then created a pair of hands out of aluminum. We additionally 3D printed s...
By: tchiang100

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:40:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Easy-Sand-Cast-3D-Printed-Objects/
How To Sand Cast 3D Printed Objects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/ITUK/HAQ313N2/FA7ITUKHAQ313N2.SMALL.jpg Li Sashay       As anyone with access to a 3D printer knows, it's relatively easy to print off custom designs from the printer in a few minutes or hours. However, many people come up short in how to translate these fragile plastic pieces into actual working parts on a budget. This instructable is courtesy of ...
By: Li Sashay

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Jan 2013 12:19:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Record/
3D Printed Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCE/JISK/HAWSGVZT/FCEJISKHAWSGVZT.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei In order to explore the current limits of 3D printing technology, I've created a technique for converting digital audio files into 3D-printable, 33rpm records and printed a few functional prototypes that play on ordinary record players.  Though the audio quality is low -the rec...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:56:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Modeling-with-Knex/
3D Modeling with K'nex - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/0CK5/H82TT59L/F3E0CK5H82TT59L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/0CK5/H82TT59L/F3E0CK5H82TT59L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/0CK5/H82TT59L/F3E0CK5H82TT59L.SMALL.jpg BDMW In this instructable I will be showing you how to make a 3d head for a K'nex body. Things you need 3D Printer Computer Markers 3D modeling Program K'nex body Rare earth magnets Drill 5/16" Drillbit Epoxy Glue Open up your 3D modeling software ...
By: BDMW

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:23:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Printer-Enclosure/
3d Printer Enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/QFDY/H91A2RJX/FFCQFDYH91A2RJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/QFDY/H91A2RJX/FFCQFDYH91A2RJX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/QFDY/H91A2RJX/FFCQFDYH91A2RJX.SMALL.jpg drac1d This is an enclosure for open source 3d printers that you can easily make yourself for a low cost. This is to provide a stable working environment outside of the office or workshop. The enclosure has been designed to securely hold and protect your printer inside an insulated environment. It is has ...
By: drac1d

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Nov 2012 02:16:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Tapers/
3D-Printed Tapers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/DC42/H8QEX4NK/F4FDC42H8QEX4NK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/DC42/H8QEX4NK/F4FDC42H8QEX4NK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4F/DC42/H8QEX4NK/F4FDC42H8QEX4NK.SMALL.jpg MakerDrake Want to stretch your piercings but can't justify buying new tapers for every size? Print em! This is an even easier project than the 3D-Printed Bicycle Handlebar Caps I did before. The same resources are required, a TechShop Membership and the 3D Printer SBU (Or access to a 3D Printer) as well as so...
By: MakerDrake

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:51:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Silicone-Molds-for-your-3D-printed-object/
Make Silicone Molds for your 3D printed object - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/CYTU/H8MTNANG/FFXCYTUH8MTNANG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/CYTU/H8MTNANG/FFXCYTUH8MTNANG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFX/CYTU/H8MTNANG/FFXCYTUH8MTNANG.SMALL.jpg mepler 3D printing is great, but what if you need your object in a material that can't be printed (yet)? Rubber, translucent plastic, concrete, or chocolate could all be used inside of a mold. This project will focus on making two-part molds that can be used over and over to produce multiple copies of an o...
By: mepler

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:46:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/6x6x6-3D-print-Delta-CNC/
6x6x6 3D print: Delta CNC - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/605A/H82UI4OD/FP1605AH82UI4OD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/605A/H82UI4OD/FP1605AH82UI4OD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP1/605A/H82UI4OD/FP1605AH82UI4OD.SMALL.jpg RTegelbeckers As a runner up winner in the recent 'Real Challenge', I have been awarded with a custom 6x6x6 inch 3D print for my 'CNC machine for machining large pieces of polystyrene foam'. I realised what an opportunity this presented and thought of many things to do with it. Make a 3D print for something at wo...
By: RTegelbeckers

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:59:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Combination-Lock-USB-Memory-Stick/
Combination Lock USB Memory Stick - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/JO4G/H9T4L6DC/F4TJO4GH9T4L6DC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/JO4G/H9T4L6DC/F4TJO4GH9T4L6DC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/JO4G/H9T4L6DC/F4TJO4GH9T4L6DC.SMALL.jpg tycj The Problem: I have a USB memory stick with built in security software, GREAT! However it tends to be a little unreliable when it comes to using the memory stick on computers other than my own either taking ages to get logged into it or even not getting access to it at all. The Solution: So i decid...
By: tycj

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:34:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Better-Mouse-Trap/
Making a Better Mouse Trap! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/FKQC/H82UF0JQ/F26FKQCH82UF0JQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/FKQC/H82UF0JQ/F26FKQCH82UF0JQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F26/FKQC/H82UF0JQ/F26FKQCH82UF0JQ.SMALL.jpg danvulanovic There are a lot of things this world needs at the moment.  One of them is a better mouse trap.  Mice are getting smarter every day and if we're not careful we'll end up with Planet of the Mice.  Luckily, with the help of a Makerbot Replicator 2 (its enormous 410 cubic inch build volume and 100 micro...
By: danvulanovic

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:07:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/123D-Modeling-for-3D-Printing/
123D Modeling for 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/XZ7I/H8RVM7F6/FLCXZ7IH8RVM7F6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/XZ7I/H8RVM7F6/FLCXZ7IH8RVM7F6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/XZ7I/H8RVM7F6/FLCXZ7IH8RVM7F6.SMALL.jpg sath02 Update: I just received the 3D Print from the "Free 3D Printing" Group yesterday(Nov 3, 2012). It look a little different than I used in the tutorial because I added more parts in the 3D model file, since I got some space left to fit 3x3x3" cube. I got a chance to play with Autodesk's 123D applicat...
By: sath02

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Oct 2012 10:05:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Bat-Signal-Design/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/T9ZM/H7URGMII/FS9T9ZMH7URGMII.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/T9ZM/H7URGMII/FS9T9ZMH7URGMII.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS9/T9ZM/H7URGMII/FS9T9ZMH7URGMII.SMALL.jpg bwrussell For the 3D Design Contest I decided to make things more challenging so I set some additional restrictions on myself. My design must be able to be 3D printed using pieces that people can get from Instructables by winning free prints. This means no prints can exceed the 3"x3"x3" bounding box that...
By: bwrussell

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:54:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Radial-Engine-14-scale/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/OEF5/H7QCU6EX/FEIOEF5H7QCU6EX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/OEF5/H7QCU6EX/FEIOEF5H7QCU6EX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/OEF5/H7QCU6EX/FEIOEF5H7QCU6EX.SMALL.jpg sparten11 I plan on using the printer to make a 1/4 scale radial engine. this engine is of the same configuration as the engine used to power the WW2 bomber "B-17". I have all of the parts modeled already in solidworks. Ready for printing. all of the files are attached in pdf format for ease of disseminatio...
By: sparten11

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:57:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Davincibots-Create-a-3d-printed-modular-robot-toy/
Davincibots: Create a 3d printed modular robot toy. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/QQT9/H7QCTYVW/FR5QQT9H7QCTYVW.SMALL.jpg dealywhopper Click on the first image, to start a slideshow to introduce Davincibots. Tools and Materials: Tools used: 3d printer Hot glue gun Small saw Materials needed: Plastic #4 finishing washers 5mm diameter spherical magnets 4mm diameter hardwood dowels Print the parts. Download the files, found her...
By: dealywhopper

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:16:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printers-Cube-aka-Turners-cube/
3D Printer's Cube (aka Turner's cube) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/K28Q/H7A8POGF/FZUK28QH7A8POGF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/K28Q/H7A8POGF/FZUK28QH7A8POGF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZU/K28Q/H7A8POGF/FZUK28QH7A8POGF.SMALL.jpg TSSJ-ryan Alrighty... so this Instructable is a test to one's patience and  perseverance. For my father's birthday I decided to make him  a Turner's cube, however, I decided not to make it the conventional way. Instead of using a lathe, my choice method for this project was to 3D print the cube (or cubes) by ...
By: TSSJ-ryan

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:07:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bones-Cryptex/
Bone's Cryptex - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/5L6E/H7996OOV/FBG5L6EH7996OOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/5L6E/H7996OOV/FBG5L6EH7996OOV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBG/5L6E/H7996OOV/FBG5L6EH7996OOV.SMALL.jpg Bonecaya Hello everyone, this is my first instructable, so with that in mind.. please bear with me. lol I'm a huge fan of Dan Brown and the Da Vinci Code series of books / movies. When I first saw the Cryptex in the movie I was like "WHOA, That would be something cool to have / build." but alas, I had nothi...
By: Bonecaya

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:07:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-3-D-Printed-Mold/
Making a 3-D Printed Mold - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/LAIX/H742Z2O2/F6MLAIXH742Z2O2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/LAIX/H742Z2O2/F6MLAIXH742Z2O2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/LAIX/H742Z2O2/F6MLAIXH742Z2O2.SMALL.jpg rachel I recently had a project where I needed to create a couple dozen identical foam ear shapes.  Casting from a mold is the clear solution here.  However, the ears needed to fit onto an existing product, so I knew some tweaking of the design would be necessary to get it right before I could make the doz...
By: rachel

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:27:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Create-a-ridiculouslyawesome-Casted-Glas/
How to Create a "ridiculously.awesome" Casted Glass Reproduction of your Favorite Movie Prop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/TAYP/H742YQNX/FIDTAYPH742YQNX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/TAYP/H742YQNX/FIDTAYPH742YQNX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/TAYP/H742YQNX/FIDTAYPH742YQNX.SMALL.jpg ridiculously.awesome I would like to start by saying that I loved the process of inventing and documenting the last major instructable that I wrote entitled How to Build an Equatorial Mount for Long Exposure Astrophotography.  I wrote this for the "Make it Real Challenge" and by getting involved I met some new friends w...
By: ridiculously.awesome

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:08:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Is-3D-Printing-Safe-or-DIY-Testing-for-HCN-from-/
Is 3D Printing Safe? or DIY Testing for HCN from ABS and Nylon 3D Print Material - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ZM5G/H672MUJF/F8MZM5GH672MUJF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ZM5G/H672MUJF/F8MZM5GH672MUJF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8M/ZM5G/H672MUJF/F8MZM5GH672MUJF.SMALL.jpg taulman   By 3D Printing, we are referring to the majority of FDM or filament feed, BukoBot, Printrbot, Makerbot, TOM and others that use plastic line and a heater block to print parts.    And, what exactly is "safe" anyway..? If we eliminate the obvious, the fact that the belts and motors can pinch a finge...
By: taulman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:20:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Glasses/
3D Printed Glasses - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/O43Y/H6DWQB3G/F0SO43YH6DWQB3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/O43Y/H6DWQB3G/F0SO43YH6DWQB3G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/O43Y/H6DWQB3G/F0SO43YH6DWQB3G.SMALL.jpg Cordavi While taking a class at Techshop, I set out to see if I could create 3D printed glasses. There are many ways you can approach 3D modeling and print. I decided to start by using a 3D scanner to get a model. I used the NextEngine 3D Scanner to capture a model of a generic Ray Ban sunglasses frame. A p...
By: Cordavi

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:24:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Keyboard-Repair-from-TechShop/
Keyboard Repair from TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/BD69/H5IRVQB5/FAOBD69H5IRVQB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/BD69/H5IRVQB5/FAOBD69H5IRVQB5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/BD69/H5IRVQB5/FAOBD69H5IRVQB5.SMALL.jpg techshop_android Purpose: repair common, plastic household items Tools: digital calipers, Rhino, 3D printer Materials: Spool of ABS or PLA plastic Digitize An occasional issue among gamers is the nerd rage where headsets, keyboard, and mice bear the brunt of your wrath.  But to be fair, those little feets under ...
By: techshop_android

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Aug 2012 17:56:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printing-records-for-a-Fisher-Price-toy-record-/
3D printing records for a Fisher Price toy record player - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/1NHQ/H5ED881K/FBH1NHQH5ED881K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/1NHQ/H5ED881K/FBH1NHQH5ED881K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/1NHQ/H5ED881K/FBH1NHQH5ED881K.SMALL.jpg fred27 A little while ago I stumbled across an old toy record player made by Fisher Price in the 1970s, and decided that what it really needed was some new tunes. I got thinking about it, reverse engineered the way it was encoded, got out my trusty CNC mill and created an Instructable all about it right ...
By: fred27

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:00:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-a-Cabbage-Moth-Butterfly-Decoy-to-Sa/
3D Printing a Cabbage Moth / Butterfly Decoy to Save Your Cabbage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/UKAT/H4AG5893/FOSUKATH4AG5893.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/UKAT/H4AG5893/FOSUKATH4AG5893.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOS/UKAT/H4AG5893/FOSUKATH4AG5893.SMALL.jpg ShaanHurley Perhaps you’re a gardener and have seen these white little butterflies (Cabbage Moth / Cabbage Butterfly Plutella xylostella, Pieris rapae) that lay eggs on cabbage, then the hatched caterpillars devour your vegetables.  It is referred to as both a moth and butterfly. It turns out these little delic...
By: ShaanHurley

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:08:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-get-a-great-3D-print-from-Instructables/
How to get a great 3D print from Instructables! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/DIMX/H461XOYE/FCRDIMXH461XOYE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/DIMX/H461XOYE/FCRDIMXH461XOYE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCR/DIMX/H461XOYE/FCRDIMXH461XOYE.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura You may have noticed here at Instructables we have been giving away a lot of 3D prints. It has been a lot of fun processing everyone's models through our printers, but it has become clear that we educate the community on how they can get the best print possible. The following steps will outline the ...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 18:52:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Diabolical-Puzzle/
Win Pro Membership For A Year... Solve This Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/FJ8Q/H2WES286/F9RFJ8QH2WES286.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/FJ8Q/H2WES286/F9RFJ8QH2WES286.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9R/FJ8Q/H2WES286/F9RFJ8QH2WES286.SMALL.jpg bfk This is a 3D printed puzzle that has as much to do with illusion as it does with problem solving (I'll explain that after it's solved).  Two very simple pieces shaped exactly alike, need to be assembled to form a pyramid. It's not that easy... ...And I'm not disclosing the solution. What I'll do ...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:13:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-3d-Printed-Cordless-Drill-Battery-Ad/
How to make a 3d Printed Cordless Drill Battery Adapter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/RO9R/H1AH6UAL/FSBRO9RH1AH6UAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/RO9R/H1AH6UAL/FSBRO9RH1AH6UAL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSB/RO9R/H1AH6UAL/FSBRO9RH1AH6UAL.SMALL.jpg _mage_ One Sunday, as I was perusing the local trash and treasure market, I came across a box of old cordless tools. The guy mentioned the batteries "didn't hold much of a charge", an understatement if there ever was one as they were absolutely ratted.  It didn't worry me much as I figured I had 3 motors ...
By: _mage_

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:25:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Mechanical-Biorhythm-Computer-3D-printed/
Custom Mechanical Biorhythm Computer, 3D printed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L0LX/H320HXNW/FE5L0LXH320HXNW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L0LX/H320HXNW/FE5L0LXH320HXNW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE5/L0LX/H320HXNW/FE5L0LXH320HXNW.SMALL.jpg LabRat Update: After posting this, I realized that it's missing the most important part of any instructible! I'll be posting a complete list of parts, complete with STL files for them, in case you want to build one on your own. In the meantime, I've attached the full STL model below, and made it downloadab...
By: LabRat

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 23:28:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Give-Yourself-a-Robotic-Hand/
Give Yourself a (Robotic) Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/659P/H2WELS0D/FNU659PH2WELS0D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/659P/H2WELS0D/FNU659PH2WELS0D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNU/659P/H2WELS0D/FNU659PH2WELS0D.SMALL.jpg dgpreston If you Tweet it, they will come..... (and hopefully, Vote!) !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); ...
By: dgpreston

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 10:44:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Professional-Prototype-Case-for-a-Linksys-/
Build a Professional Prototype Case for a Linksys WRT54G Series Router in Three Weeks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/JPZ4/H2WEVBE6/F6LJPZ4H2WEVBE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/JPZ4/H2WEVBE6/F6LJPZ4H2WEVBE6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6L/JPZ4/H2WEVBE6/F6LJPZ4H2WEVBE6.SMALL.jpg ShaneVadnais Since this is my first Instructable and the first 3D printed prototype I have ever made I have tried to explain in as much detail as possible what I have done and have tried to provide as many pictures as I could. If you have any questions please ask and I will try to answer them ASAP. Warnings...
By: ShaneVadnais

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 08:24:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Fabulous-Lipstick-Case/
3D Fab(ulous) Lipstick Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/933K/H1AH6DU3/FHM933KH1AH6DU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/933K/H1AH6DU3/FHM933KH1AH6DU3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHM/933K/H1AH6DU3/FHM933KH1AH6DU3.SMALL.jpg HotSharpToxic I'm not a software engineer, and have never used a 3D modeling package. Personally, I'm much more of a hands-on girl, into car engines and machine tools. Physical things, in other words. Lipstick is physical. The brand I use (probably shouldn't name it here, but you'll figure it out) is fantastic. ...
By: HotSharpToxic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 23:12:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-lamps-by-Samuel-Bernier-Project-RE/
3D printed lamps by Samuel Bernier, Project RE_ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/2DYL/H2WELT37/F9A2DYLH2WELT37.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/2DYL/H2WELT37/F9A2DYLH2WELT37.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/2DYL/H2WELT37/F9A2DYLH2WELT37.SMALL.jpg Samuel Bernier A few months ago, I started exploring the capacity of low cost 3D printing.  Using a small 3D UP! PP3DP http://www.up3dusa.com/ I started producing house products with a little design touch. I got to learn the capacities of this incredible technology and wanted to push the machine to it's limit....
By: Samuel Bernier

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 21:42:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-Prosthetic-Hand-Make-it-Real-Challen/
3D Printing Prosthetic Hand - Make it Real Challenge: Please Vote - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/7VJJ/H2WER3YK/FPF7VJJH2WER3YK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/7VJJ/H2WER3YK/FPF7VJJH2WER3YK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPF/7VJJ/H2WER3YK/FPF7VJJH2WER3YK.SMALL.jpg instructascott Hello and welcome to my second instructable, the creation of a 3D scanned and printed prosthetic hand, named 'Scand'.  I decided to submit this project for the Make it Real 3D competition so I would be very grateful if you could please vote for me! This was a real mechanical prosthetic hand prototyp...
By: instructascott

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Jun 2012 17:29:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/BrainTap-the-interactive-arthritis-and-memory-exe/
BrainTap, the interactive arthritis and memory exercise game! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/XA3X/H2WESB9L/FQ7XA3XH2WESB9L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/XA3X/H2WESB9L/FQ7XA3XH2WESB9L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ7/XA3X/H2WESB9L/FQ7XA3XH2WESB9L.SMALL.jpg werkhaus I built this project at at uni as a 3rd year project (with a couple of classmates) at the University of Technology, Sydney. It is aimed at Baby Boomers and targets a skill and level based memory and fine motor skills exercise game. The form is based on Arduino microcontrollers and hardwired with a ...
By: werkhaus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:39:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-bokeh-kit-using-a-3D-printer/
Making a bokeh kit using a 3D printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/4KQF/H2TIQBPU/FRC4KQFH2TIQBPU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/4KQF/H2TIQBPU/FRC4KQFH2TIQBPU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRC/4KQF/H2TIQBPU/FRC4KQFH2TIQBPU.SMALL.jpg nulogia Bokeh is a photographing technique of blurring the background to get interesting effects from the lights in the background. Bokeh means appearance or feel of out of focus areas of an image.  The highlights on the points of lights are usually circles or polygons depending on the blur. We can change ...
By: nulogia

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 10:20:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mutating-a-Homeworld-2-Scout-Ship/
Mutating a Homeworld 2 Scout Ship - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/L083/H2ULR2V6/FKNL083H2ULR2V6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/L083/H2ULR2V6/FKNL083H2ULR2V6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKN/L083/H2ULR2V6/FKNL083H2ULR2V6.SMALL.jpg wbwillia This instructable details work done by Matthew VanStaalduinen (a mechanical engineering technology student at UNC Charlotte) using 123D Catch, Meshmixer, and a VFlash 3D printer from 3D Systems to create (and modify) a physical representation of a virtual object from the game Homeworld 2. Tools an...
By: wbwillia

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 18:53:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-3D-Printed-Bracelet-intro/
How to Make a 3D Printed Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CBGC/H2ULR5N1/FVZCBGCH2ULR5N1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CBGC/H2ULR5N1/FVZCBGCH2ULR5N1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVZ/CBGC/H2ULR5N1/FVZCBGCH2ULR5N1.SMALL.jpg ArchetypeZ This instructable requires at least a beginner's level in 3D modeling although it should be easy enough to follow along even if you've never modeled anything before. I have a background in architecture and once used 3d Printing in grad school for an architectural model. I remember staring down at m...
By: ArchetypeZ

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 18:52:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-scan-your-head-and-use-it-as-an-chess-piece/
*Updated* 3D scan your head and use it as a chess piece. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/XM7K/H2MYKL72/FYCXM7KH2MYKL72.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/XM7K/H2MYKL72/FYCXM7KH2MYKL72.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYC/XM7K/H2MYKL72/FYCXM7KH2MYKL72.SMALL.jpg John.Tweetonig Playing chess (or Monopoly) with your own custom pieces. That is happing right now. It's awesome, we know, but calm down and follow the instructable since we are talking you trough.  We are a small industrial design office in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. For over some time now we are experimenting w...
By: John.Tweetonig

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 02:08:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Steal-Public-Art/
How to Steal Public Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/X5BE/H27LSNNE/F8UX5BEH27LSNNE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/X5BE/H27LSNNE/F8UX5BEH27LSNNE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8U/X5BE/H27LSNNE/F8UX5BEH27LSNNE.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura After learning about 123D Catch from Autodesk, I wanted to try it. I went to the Civic Center of San Francisco and took multiple pictures of one of the Equestrian Sculptures in the plaza. The following explains how I stole a piece of public art (sort of.) Camera settings, and photographing the scu...
By: audreyobscura

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