http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 21:42:49 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/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/Frankenstein-Laser-Engraver/
Frankenstein Laser Engraver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/CIBP/HGG4HOP0/F3UCIBPHGG4HOP0.SMALL.jpg ianmcmill This Frankenstein Laser Cutter was built out of an old scanner and printer. The whole thing evolved around the instructable of Groover and his 'Pocket Laser Engraver'. This is a Making-Of. Although a lot, if not everything, of the mechnical construction requires ingenuity I tried to document the com...
By: ianmcmill

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 06:47:17 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/Self-Contained-7x7x7-LED-Cube/
Self-Contained 7x7x7 LED Cube - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/TAS9/HFD15T3K/FOITAS9HFD15T3K.SMALL.jpg lopuz3 LED cubes are true 3D displays that work by lighting up points in a 3D lattice of LEDs. On the 3D display you can produce some truly mesmerizing animations.  This Instructable will walk you through creating an LED cube for yourself that is completely self-contained and powered by an Arduino Mega.  ...
By: lopuz3

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:29:00 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/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/Love-Gauge/
Love Gauge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DH76/HD4VQ1JL/F35DH76HD4VQ1JL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DH76/HD4VQ1JL/F35DH76HD4VQ1JL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/DH76/HD4VQ1JL/F35DH76HD4VQ1JL.SMALL.jpg lighttamer I'm working together with my wife. But sometimes one of us has an external appointment. So, if one of us is thinking about the other, we want to show it together. For this, I have made an Love Gauge for us. It stands on our desktop, or you can carry it somewhere else, cause it has an WLAN module. ...
By: lighttamer

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:45:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/USB-Powered-LED-Articulating-Lamp/
USB Powered LED Articulating Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB4/65PQ/HDGQMUCT/FB465PQHDGQMUCT.SMALL.jpg mattpshaw I designed this lamp as part of my senior thesis exhibition in college. It is a small-scale version of a classic articulating desk lamp that is powered by a standard USB port.  The lamp can be plugged directly into a laptop to act as a keyboard light or it can be placed in a base and powered via a U...
By: mattpshaw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:35:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Animation-Flipbook/
Laser Animation Flipbook - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT9/7CN5/GMG2IJJH/FT97CN5GMG2IJJH.SMALL.jpg kamibox.de Oldschool flipbook-bookflipping meets newschool hightech-laserphotography! Or, less excitingly expressed, you transform a GIF into a cool GIF into a flipbook. Grab your light sabers and let's get started, woosh! The Ingredients Clear your table and decoratively arrrange the following things you ...
By: kamibox.de

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 07:59:31 PDT 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/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/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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 20 Jan 2013 18:23:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Harvesting-parts-from-a-Laser-Printer/
Harvesting parts from a Laser Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/NFXB/HAWBXDRV/F44NFXBHAWBXDRV.SMALL.jpg SilverJimny FREE! A lovely word isn't it.  Free is the prefix to so many exciting idioms; Free Speech, Free Money, Free Lunch, and Free Love, are but just a few. However nothing quite sparks the imagination, or sets the heart racing quite like the thought of Free Parts! Sometimes opportunity knocks, and chan...
By: SilverJimny

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:33:25 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/Automaton-Hand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3H/EQME/HAVGJKS5/F3HEQMEHAVGJKS5.SMALL.jpg alasdair.robertson I was given the brief to design and construct an automaton for a university project. It was stipulated that the piece's mechanical parts must be constructed of laser cut acrylic. The model was to be marked on complexity, innovativeness and amount of moving parts. The materials used must be 3mm thick...
By: alasdair.robertson

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 10:28:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dove-Tail-Joint-a-Laser-Cut-Enclosure-Lip/
How to Dove-Tail Joint a Laser Cut Enclosure + Lipo Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/KE4S/HA4MNAK4/FT1KE4SHA4MNAK4.SMALL.jpg Tomdf Laser cut boxes for project boxes are all over the place lately, but I've found that they often need a fair amount of hardware and complex designs to make them solid. This Instructable will show you how to make attractive and structurally sound project enclosures held together with dove-tail style j...
By: Tomdf

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:46:29 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/Make-a-custom-speaker-housing/
Make a custom speaker housing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/XC8S/H9T44PSG/FAXXC8SH9T44PSG.SMALL.jpg alexw2150 Background info This is a project that I produced for my Product Design GCSE, I then adapted it so that it would be easier to explain as an Instructable The Project The speaker has a custom housing that suits a certain theme, for my GCSE I chose the theme of the 4 seasons, but the main style I chos...
By: alexw2150

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:47:35 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/Laser-Cut-Analog-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/06E1/H91LFVPN/FJI06E1H91LFVPN.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Inspired by the giant clock in the Crocker Galleria in San Francisco, I set out to create an 18" version for hanging at home.  I loved the look of the Roman numerals, and the idea of combining an analog clock with the technology of lasers!  I cut the all pieces on an Epilog laser cutter, but you can...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:14:32 PDT 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/Edge-Lit-Acrylic-Sign/
Edge Lit Acrylic Sign - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/LM7I/H7432HB0/FVGLM7IH7432HB0.SMALL.jpg pardy73 Edge-lit LED signs are an attractive and innovative way of advertising your businesses and products. They are energy efficient and are easy to assemble from acrylic panels and LED tape or strips. The key to a good sign is how you laser the image or lettering on the acrylic sheet and how you mount th...
By: pardy73

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:41:58 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 ...
By: wires

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 11:46:47 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/EL-EE-DEE-Glasses-First-Prototype/
LED Matrix Glasses: First Prototype - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/KYSH/H5TU9TXJ/F1RKYSHH5TU9TXJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/KYSH/H5TU9TXJ/F1RKYSHH5TU9TXJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/KYSH/H5TU9TXJ/F1RKYSHH5TU9TXJ.SMALL.jpg eXtremeSomething UPDATE: http://www.instructables.com/id/Rave-Shades-The-Self-Assembly-LED-Glasses-Kit/ Introduction: I came up with this idea after seeing similar videos on the internet. I however have improved on the design. What separates my glasses from the others out there, is that mine use an external matrix ...
By: eXtremeSomething

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:18:50 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/3D-Printed-Chess-Piece-Models/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/5H12/H5TUCN9T/FZ15H12H5TUCN9T.SMALL.jpg randofo One of the perks of working for Autodesk is occasionally getting to try out fancy-shmancy new software before the public. I recently got the opportunity to play with such a piece of design software, and used it to make this chess set. Why 3D print a chess set? Can't you just buy a chess set? Well,...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:02:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Retro-Wireless-Apple-Mouse/
Retro Wireless Apple Mouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT2/4LWE/H5TUCB38/FT24LWEH5TUCB38.SMALL.jpg UnconventionalHacker It's been a while since we created our last Instructable but we're back! In this guide, you'll learn how to put an old wired Apple ADB mouse to good use with upgraded wireless capabilities! Don't forget vote for us in the Fix & Improve it Contest and to visit our blog: http://www.unconventionalhacke...
By: UnconventionalHacker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:54:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-USS-Enterprise-Phaser-Red-Shirt/
Star Trek USS Enterprise Phaser Red Shirt - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJS/VXDL/H5ED7TGN/FJSVXDLH5ED7TGN.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Only a 21st century laser was used in the making of this shirt.  Take ordinary laser pointers to bling out your custom Star Trek shirt. Outfit phasers on your Constitution Class wardrobe. Try out the command chair in style. Note that this is a red shirt.  Only the cool people wear red shirts. WARN...
By: caitlinsdad

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:09:52 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/Toy-Cruiser/
Toy Cruiser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAV/NH10/H337JS8D/FAVNH10H337JS8D.SMALL.jpg randofo This is an easy to assemble toy car made using lots of high-tech tools. Once you 3D print, and laser cut your parts, the rest can be zip tied and bolted together in minutes. I was initially planning on making more of a hot rod. However, thanks to the slow speed of the servos, it turned out to be mor...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:28:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-Plexiglass-Mounts-for-Robot-Design/
Creating Plexiglass Mounts for Robot Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/4664/H2WESCNS/F7I4664H2WESCNS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/4664/H2WESCNS/F7I4664H2WESCNS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7I/4664/H2WESCNS/F7I4664H2WESCNS.SMALL.jpg adamnorton This Instructable details how to create laser-cut plexiglass plates for mounting electronic components to augment a robot. The methods described here can be applied to any robot, but I will be using a VGo Communications (http://www.vgocom.com/) telepresence robot. A telepresence robot is the equival...
By: adamnorton

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jun 2012 12:37:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Clock/
Laser Cut Clock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/PY4O/H2TJ4PJV/F10PY4OH2TJ4PJV.SMALL.jpg randofo I recently made a bunch of laser cut clocks inspired by the clocks I saw being made by Flat Clock. While I liked the style of their clocks, the $100 price tag was far more than I wanted to spend. Fortunately I have a lot of free time and access to a laser cutter. After spending an afternoon fiddling...
By: randofo

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 19:01:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-30/
Scanning Film Negatives with a DSLR - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UBLA/H2MYIPUB/FU8UBLAH2MYIPUB.SMALL.jpg pauloricca Well, lets just say I've gotten better at this over the last couple of years. The left image was one of the first I've "scanned" with my DSLR, and the one on the right I've just rescanned using the techniques described below (higher resolution available here). Right now I can get higher resolution a...
By: pauloricca

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 27 May 2012 18:04:35 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/Folding-Photo-Frames/
Folding Photo Frames - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/BNVT/H2A76I7J/FX0BNVTH2A76I7J.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop Here's a really simple photo frame, that can be made as a gift or for yourself. Learning stuff..... It's a project I run with year 7, to learn about the design cycle, as well as teaching CAD skills, via 2D Design. We usually run this over 6 weeks (12 50 minute lessons) Project Aims to under...
By: lucylollipop

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 12:47:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-mouse-with-double-click-problem/
Repair mouse with double click problem - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/0SBK/H1YOBEME/FTI0SBKH1YOBEME.SMALL.jpg frEmn I have a Logitech wireless laser mouse and after a year or so of use, the left click button would double click every time I tried to single click something. As can be imagined, this gets frustrating very fast. So, being the tinkerer that I am, I decided to open her up and see if it could be repaired...
By: frEmn

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:19:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MIB-Neurolizer-Gun/
MIB Neuralizer Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/WGCN/H1YOHN6Q/FNPWGCNH1YOHN6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/WGCN/H1YOHN6Q/FNPWGCNH1YOHN6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNP/WGCN/H1YOHN6Q/FNPWGCNH1YOHN6Q.SMALL.jpg florlayamp     Have you ever had the problem of needing to keep aliens or secret double agents still while you fumble for that gadget in your pocket to erase their memories; but while doing so all they escape because you drop the neurolizer on the ground and it goes off on you? Then to top it off your boss s...
By: florlayamp

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 15:38:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twitchbots/
Twitchbots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/59CH/H1KHABHO/FBE59CHH1KHABHO.SMALL.jpg Orion1615 The Twitchbot is a fun little 30 minute project-y thing to do with all the lens modules you find taking apart CD-drives in search for motors and other fun stuff. Flicking it's antenna makes this bot twitch its eye and light up. This bot is a variation on the blinky bug... I'm sure a lot of you peo...
By: Orion1615

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:25:50 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

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