http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 04:58:45 PDT BLOX v1.01 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 12:19:23 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...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:45:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Implementing-Manipulators-in-Competition-Robotics/
Implementing Manipulators in Competition Robotics - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/IKNL/H5ZJKY74/FVPIKNLH5ZJKY74.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/IKNL/H5ZJKY74/FVPIKNLH5ZJKY74.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/IKNL/H5ZJKY74/FVPIKNLH5ZJKY74.SMALL.jpg FIRSTIntern In the FIRST Robotics Competition, choosing a manipulator that achieves your team’s strategy goals is crucial to fielding a successful robot.  However, designing and building one is often one of the most challenging aspects of the competition.  Successful teams have learned how to use the engineerin...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:28:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-to-Manipulators/
Introduction to Manipulators - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/Z9AC/H58NIP0L/FY1Z9ACH58NIP0L.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/Z9AC/H58NIP0L/FY1Z9ACH58NIP0L.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/Z9AC/H58NIP0L/FY1Z9ACH58NIP0L.SMALL.jpg FIRSTIntern Creating the right manipulator for a challenge is one of the hardest parts of the FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC).  In my four years as a student, it was always my team's biggest failing point.  Though the game challenge in FRC changes from year to year, there are often tasks that are similar to on...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:09:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-a-Catch-using-the-123D-Catch-web-app/
How to create a Catch using the 123D Catch web app - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/U06F/H5035JJH/F7QU06FH5035JJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/U06F/H5035JJH/F7QU06FH5035JJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Q/U06F/H5035JJH/F7QU06FH5035JJH.SMALL.jpg jessyratfink In this instructable I'm going to walk you through creating a Catch using the 123D Catch web app. 123D Catch is a totally free piece of the software that turns photos into 3D models. It's available (as of right now) for PC, on iPad and also as a web app, which is what I use! To see what other peop...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:42:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-Mutant-Version-Of-Yourself-or-Family/
Make A Mutant Version Of Yourself or Family - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FS8/RV9G/H231Z9NG/FS8RV9GH231Z9NG.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS8/RV9G/H231Z9NG/FS8RV9GH231Z9NG.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FS8/RV9G/H231Z9NG/FS8RV9GH231Z9NG.SMALL.jpg Zaphod Beetlebrox After my first few attempts at making models using 123d catch I noticed that the models I got back were a little melted and deformed. This along with an episode of Fringe inspired me to  make a mutant version of myself. Using 123d catch, 3ds Max, and shapeways I hope to get a good final product. Ord...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 21:13:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-stress-analysis-in-Autodesk-Inventor-to/
How to use stress analysis in Autodesk Inventor to test your parts. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/LJZP/H1JUITHO/F3ZLJZPH1JUITHO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/LJZP/H1JUITHO/F3ZLJZPH1JUITHO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/LJZP/H1JUITHO/F3ZLJZPH1JUITHO.SMALL.jpg codyweston111 This is an intro to Autodesk Inventors stress analysis feature.  When making parts and assemblies it is extremely important to know where the critical stress and fail points are in your design.  The stress analysis feature removes the guesswork and over engineering in your design.   The two things ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 14:01:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Six-Camera-Face-Scan-Rig-using-123DCatch-Photof/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/TJAS/H15NE4O3/FHKTJASH15NE4O3.SMALL.jpg Tall-drinks I was recently asked to build "something fun" for a science museum event. Since I was already waist deep in the world of photogrammetry at work (the reconstruction of 3D data from photographs), I decided to build a camera rig for capturing the faces of the visitors (mostly kids). Now if you have ki...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:43:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Remixing-physical-objects-using-123D-Catch-Meshmi/
Remixing physical objects using 123D Catch, Meshmixer and other tools - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OTJS/H1AH767P/FA1OTJSH1AH767P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OTJS/H1AH767P/FA1OTJSH1AH767P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA1/OTJS/H1AH767P/FA1OTJSH1AH767P.SMALL.jpg gpvillamil In this instructable, I'll show you to scan a physical object using 123D Catch, remix and modify it using Meshmixer, and then print it using a 3D printer. In this case, I'm going to scan a rock, and add a human face to it. In a previous instructable, I described the process by which you can make a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:38:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-3D-print-of-a-real-object-using-123D-Catc/
Making a 3D print of a real object using 123D Catch and Meshmixer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/QIU0/H1DRXS8Q/FWZQIU0H1DRXS8Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/QIU0/H1DRXS8Q/FWZQIU0H1DRXS8Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWZ/QIU0/H1DRXS8Q/FWZQIU0H1DRXS8Q.SMALL.jpg gpvillamil Hi everyone! In this instructable, I'll be showing you (in some detail) how to a make a 3D printed copy of a real object, starting with capturing it with 123D Catch, refining it using Meshmixer, and then printing using a Makerbot (or any other 3D printer). You'll need: A camera (even a smartp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:04:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-rig-for-123D-Catch/
Camera rig for 123D Catch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6S/W8VQ/H006AGOP/F6SW8VQH006AGOP.SMALL.jpg gpvillamil 123D Catch is a new application and service from Autodesk that turns a series of photographs into a 3D model of an object or space. The rig described here helps you structure the photos for best results. It lets you spin the camera around the object at a constant height and distance, while the obje...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:47:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-MuscleTreadstm-Water-Bottle-Massagers/
Making MuscleTreadsý Water Bottle Massagers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/0NQJ/H12SVETW/FN70NQJH12SVETW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/0NQJ/H12SVETW/FN70NQJH12SVETW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN7/0NQJ/H12SVETW/FN70NQJH12SVETW.SMALL.jpg siraustin (This instructable is entered into the "Make It Real" contest, so please log in and vote by clicking on the "vote" button in the upper right.  Thanks!) This instructable will guide you through drawing a part in Autodesk 123D, having it 3D printed, making a mold of the part, and casting the part in ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:26:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paint-or-Plaster-Mixer-aka-Stirrer-3D-AutoDesk-I/
Paint or Plaster Mixer aka Stirrer - 3D AutoDesk Inventor 2012 files - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/3YQ5/GYGFD023/FR23YQ5GYGFD023.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/3YQ5/GYGFD023/FR23YQ5GYGFD023.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/3YQ5/GYGFD023/FR23YQ5GYGFD023.SMALL.jpg TheITSystem In case you didn't see it. My Other Instructable Now you did. Well a good hello there again and wow, I'm glad that my project gathered a little steam, 3D printing is an engine and people coming together around projects that manage to actually take real world needs, formulate simple solutions to p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:07:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-Power-Tools-With-Robots-How-To-Use-A-RepRa/
Fixing Power Tools With Robots (How To Use A RepRap) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/XXXZ/GVZQ6GPL/FURXXXZGVZQ6GPL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/XXXZ/GVZQ6GPL/FURXXXZGVZQ6GPL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUR/XXXZ/GVZQ6GPL/FURXXXZGVZQ6GPL.SMALL.jpg JamesRPatrick Here's an example of the how a RepRap 3D printer can be used as a regular household utility, with the ability to fix many consumer products. In this case, the plastic tensioning bracket of a Craftsman 10in band saw had shattered due to excessive pressure. I was able to design and print out a replac...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:28:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-drunkard-stamp/
3D printed drunkard stamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/LVGY/GUVTQWQ2/FA7LVGYGUVTQWQ2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/LVGY/GUVTQWQ2/FA7LVGYGUVTQWQ2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA7/LVGY/GUVTQWQ2/FA7LVGYGUVTQWQ2.SMALL.jpg PenfoldPlant This is a 3D printed plastic stamp with three interchangeable faces, designed to be kept behind the bar and used to leave helpful messages on the foreheads of passed-out drunkards. It was constructed in Autodesk 123D and printed using Ponoko. How does it work? Read on for a thrilling example scenar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:37:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Autodesk-Acquires-Instructables-What-It-Means-for/
Autodesk Acquires Instructables: What It Means for Makers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FA2/2MOO/GQYGKQVK/FA22MOOGQYGKQVK.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA2/2MOO/GQYGKQVK/FA22MOOGQYGKQVK.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA2/2MOO/GQYGKQVK/FA22MOOGQYGKQVK.SMALL.jpg pt This my article I just posted on MAKE "Autodesk Acquires Instructables: What It Means for Makers" The big news this week was “Autodesk Acquires Instructables.” It’s taken me a few days of really thinking about this for my column. Autodesk is jumping in to the biggest DIY community online — it’s a h...
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