http://www.instructables.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:38:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/2-Layer-Circuit-Boards-Using-Laser-Cutter-Chemic/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYX/SZ67/HFSHW7FZ/FYXSZ67HFSHW7FZ.SMALL.jpg nothinglabs I've kind of been obsessed with trying to make circuit boards on my laser cutter since I got it.  Other people had already done this by using spray paint as resist - then laser-etching the paint off non-trace portions of the board.  This process still requires chemical etching - which I've been tryi...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 May 2013 23:10:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Record/
Laser Cut Record - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDH/T581/HFSH5AYD/FDHT581HFSH5AYD.SMALL.jpg amandaghassaei A few months back, I wrote about how I used a 3D printer to transform any mp3 into a physical record.  Though all the documentation for that project is available here, and the 3D models could potentially be printed through an online fabrication service, I knew that the barrier to entry for norma...
By: amandaghassaei

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 May 2013 23:49:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Arduino-Platform-Laser-Cut-Holder-For-Arduin/
The Arduino Platform - Laser Cut Holder For Arduino & Stuff - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/4GVF/HF23WI6M/FGR4GVFHF23WI6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/4GVF/HF23WI6M/FGR4GVFHF23WI6M.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGR/4GVF/HF23WI6M/FGR4GVFHF23WI6M.SMALL.jpg sridhar_rajagopal In this Instructable, I make a laser-cut double decker platform for the Arduino and related items (like a breadboard, or battery-pack, or other items), which I call "The Arduino Platform" (yes, pun intended! :-))  I made this at Techshop! Materials required: -------------------------- I used plywo...
By: sridhar_rajagopal

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2013 12:27:27 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/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/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/Acrylic-flowers-of-SMD-LEDs/
Acrylic flowers of SMD LEDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7P/A9H7/HE07P08Z/F7PA9H7HE07P08Z.SMALL.jpg chrlilje We got a load of free SMD LEDs, and I wanted to test how it looked embedded in acrylic.  Using the laser cutter, I made holes in the acrylic to fit the LEDs.  The LEDs have the pads on the ends, and are slightly longer (3.5 mm) than the acrylic is thick (3.2 mm).  Because the connector pads of the...
By: chrlilje

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 16:24:36 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/Digital-Manufacturing-project-four-laser-cut-box/
Digital Manufacturing - project four laser cut box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/86IJ/HCV90QEK/FW786IJHCV90QEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/86IJ/HCV90QEK/FW786IJHCV90QEK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/86IJ/HCV90QEK/FW786IJHCV90QEK.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash This is the forth in a series of Instructables on how to use CAD (Computer Aided Drawing) and CAM (Computer Aided Machining) if you have been following along you should be getting quite good at using prodesktop so there is not as much detail in the photos and we will be focusing more on the design ...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2013 17:59:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Manufacturing-project-three-3D-printed-b/
Digital Manufacturing - project three 3D printed box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/XFGU/HCJOAZ3Y/FCKXFGUHCJOAZ3Y.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash Designing a project to send to a 3d printer requires a different approach to a project that requires laser cutting, but is not to difficult as long as you remember few points 3D printing has limitations on size  cannot be too big or have parts that too small with no support. Projects with l...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 00:42:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Digital-Manufacturing-project-one-Key-tag/
Digital Manufacturing - project one Key tag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/AX3T/HCB8TMA1/FZJAX3THCB8TMA1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/AX3T/HCB8TMA1/FZJAX3THCB8TMA1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZJ/AX3T/HCB8TMA1/FZJAX3THCB8TMA1.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash Digital manufacturing doesn't have to be expensive or difficult,  with an old computer, free software and a hiring a machine for a few minutes you can make things that would not be possible in a home workshop! This is the first in a series of Instructables on how to use CAD (Computer Aided Drawing)...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:59:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Circuit-Boards/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/45TY/HAVGKLUB/F7T45TYHAVGKLUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/45TY/HAVGKLUB/F7T45TYHAVGKLUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/45TY/HAVGKLUB/F7T45TYHAVGKLUB.SMALL.jpg nothinglabs Yes - you can make circuit boards on your 40-watt CO2 laser cutter without etching! Quick summary (step-by-step / more details in video): 1. Attach .001" steel shim to cast acrylic sheet with mounting tape (leave paper backing on acrylic) 2. Cut out though-holes and board itself at 6.5 mm/s (2 pass...
By: nothinglabs

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2013 12:23:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Coasters/
Laser Cut Coasters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/BS9U/HAQ3A7K3/FQJBS9UHAQ3A7K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/BS9U/HAQ3A7K3/FQJBS9UHAQ3A7K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/BS9U/HAQ3A7K3/FQJBS9UHAQ3A7K3.SMALL.jpg avatarsjc This guide describes a method to cut and detail coasters made of wood or acrylic using a laser.  Laser cutters are typically driven by a print driver that converts the output of an image in a vector art program like CorelDraw, Adobe Illustrator, or Inkscape into the cutting path for the laser.  The ...
By: avatarsjc

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:41:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Polyimide-Kapton-PCB-Solder-Paste-Stencil/
Polyimide (Kapton) PCB Solder Paste Stencil - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/5YUN/HAUNNH56/F2Y5YUNHAUNNH56.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/5YUN/HAUNNH56/F2Y5YUNHAUNNH56.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Y/5YUN/HAUNNH56/F2Y5YUNHAUNNH56.SMALL.jpg cmiyc Creating a solder paste stencil for a toaster reflow oven or hot plate is simple when you have access to a laser cutter.  I used the Laser Cutter at my local TechShop to create this and other PCB stencils. This Instructable assumes you have created a PCB and are able to generate the Gerber Files fo...
By: cmiyc

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Dec 2012 21:13:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-cut-Paper-Rack/
CNC cut Paper Rack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/3D0A/HA4MM3Z3/F3M3D0AHA4MM3Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/3D0A/HA4MM3Z3/F3M3D0AHA4MM3Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3M/3D0A/HA4MM3Z3/F3M3D0AHA4MM3Z3.SMALL.jpg liquidhandwash This paper rack is designed to hold large amount of forms, letters or documents in a minimum of space and also design to be be easy to grab a form when needed. It was designed for A4 sheets 210 x 297mm but US letter should also fit 216 x 355mm as the openings are 220mm wide. The material  is 3mm cle...
By: liquidhandwash

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Dec 2012 22:00:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-Your-Head-into-Cardboard-Speakers-Using-123D-/
Turn Your Head into Cardboard Speakers Using 123D Catch + MeshMixer + 123D Make + Laser Cutter! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B5XS/HA4LG10Y/FWNB5XSHA4LG10Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B5XS/HA4LG10Y/FWNB5XSHA4LG10Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWN/B5XS/HA4LG10Y/FWNB5XSHA4LG10Y.SMALL.jpg damonite Just in time for the holiday season! Speakers of your head are the perfect gift for mom. This tutorial illustrates how to create cardboard speakers of your head. I used: -an iPad with Autodesk 123D Catch software to scan the image into CAD (free download)      *you may use a digital camera & Autod...
By: damonite

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:00:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-leather-passport-cover-with-laser-c/
How to make a leather passport cover (with laser cutter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/Q7S2/H8CVKKN5/FMSQ7S2H8CVKKN5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/Q7S2/H8CVKKN5/FMSQ7S2H8CVKKN5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/Q7S2/H8CVKKN5/FMSQ7S2H8CVKKN5.SMALL.jpg tselle When you are a seasoned traveler (like my partner), your passport takes a lot of wear and tear. Luckily, you can prevent the deterioration of your passport (a.k.a "your ticket HOME") in a few short steps! This project requires the use of a laser cutter which I accessed at TechShop. Things you...
By: tselle

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:43:53 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Cardboard-Dalek-Eyestalk/
Laser Cut Cardboard Dalek Eyestalk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/WMMF/H9G179PS/F4XWMMFH9G179PS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/WMMF/H9G179PS/F4XWMMFH9G179PS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4X/WMMF/H9G179PS/F4XWMMFH9G179PS.SMALL.jpg talk2bruce What devoted Whovian would not want to own a full size replica of a Dalek Eyestalk? Using some photos of Daleks (like the one in the fifth photo) as a guide, I used Autodesk Inventor to create a 3D model of a Dalek Eyestalk, Autodesk 123D Make to create a sliced model of the eyestalk, a laser cutter...
By: talk2bruce

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:18:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-candle-from-lasercut-parts/
LED candle from lasercut parts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9J0G/H994VQK4/FIW9J0GH994VQK4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9J0G/H994VQK4/FIW9J0GH994VQK4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIW/9J0G/H994VQK4/FIW9J0GH994VQK4.SMALL.jpg shoshanaabrass This instructable is for my lasercut LED candle design that you can download from Thingiverse.  It's a simple but useful electrical circuit that you make out of wood and copper tape (or cardboard and aluminum foil - I'll explain later about alternative materials).  We make this at Ace Monster Toys i...
By: shoshanaabrass

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 10:49:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Woodblock-Printing-with-a-Laser-Cutter/
Woodblock Printing with an Epilog Mini/Helix Co2 Laser Cutter- I made it at TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/MN44/H994VJ1H/F9DMN44H994VJ1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/MN44/H994VJ1H/F9DMN44H994VJ1H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9D/MN44/H994VJ1H/F9DMN44H994VJ1H.SMALL.jpg edibleberries This is how to build a simple wood block print set using some 1/4" board and a laser cutter. I'm an art history nerd and an artist, so I know that the best way to learn something is while making a fun project. You can follow the steps or you can read along and learn a few things about woodblock prin...
By: edibleberries

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Nov 2012 20:05:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Focusing-stand-makes-cheap-USB-microscope-more-use/
Focusing stand makes cheap USB microscope more useful - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/Q2WV/H8RVCDC2/FC5Q2WVH8RVCDC2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/Q2WV/H8RVCDC2/FC5Q2WVH8RVCDC2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/Q2WV/H8RVCDC2/FC5Q2WVH8RVCDC2.SMALL.jpg nnewlon There are digital USB microscopes available for very low cost from merchants on eBay.  I bought one with high hopes, but I was disappointed when I tried to use it.  Due to the high degree of magnification, the field of view is extremely small, and the depth of focus almost non-existent.  This meant ...
By: nnewlon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Nov 2012 22:19:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Star-Trek-x-Bicycle-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/CEH3/H8OJF0AW/F8GCEH3H8OJF0AW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/CEH3/H8OJF0AW/F8GCEH3H8OJF0AW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/CEH3/H8OJF0AW/F8GCEH3H8OJF0AW.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus This is a custom clock made for someone whose two main interests are Star Trek and riding her bike. After looking at the Star Trek icon for a while I figured that its shape would make a great cutout for a chainring and this thing came to be. This is made up of two layers of 1/8" acrylic. The top la...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:08:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-BASHTRAY/
#BASHTRAY - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BLXO/H8MTMYUT/FTWBLXOH8MTMYUT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BLXO/H8MTMYUT/FTWBLXOH8MTMYUT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTW/BLXO/H8MTMYUT/FTWBLXOH8MTMYUT.SMALL.jpg avillaamil #BASHTRAY is an initiative to encourage the proper disposal of cigarette butts.  As the world’s number one contributor by quantity to trash (4.5 trillion cigarette butts worldwide a year), cigarette butts are commonly discarded without regard for the environment.  Toxin-filled cigarette butts work t...
By: avillaamil

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:24:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Custom-T-Slot-Cleaner/
Quick Custom T-Slot Cleaner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/EGJY/H7QCU1OP/FQ5EGJYH7QCU1OP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/EGJY/H7QCU1OP/FQ5EGJYH7QCU1OP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ5/EGJY/H7QCU1OP/FQ5EGJYH7QCU1OP.SMALL.jpg Will Brick Make a super quick, custom dimension T-slot cleaner from acrylic plastic.  If you have one of the miniature machine tools with slides and tables made from anodized aluminum this acrylic T-slot cleaner will get the chips out without dinging or marring the machine! I've got a small Sherline lathe and...
By: Will Brick

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 19:41:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ace-Monster-Toys/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/NBEX/H6MEVPNF/FFENBEXH6MEVPNF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/NBEX/H6MEVPNF/FFENBEXH6MEVPNF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/NBEX/H6MEVPNF/FFENBEXH6MEVPNF.SMALL.jpg crafty.avenger Ace Monster Toys is a Hackerspace in the East San Francisco Bay Area dedicated to education, hacking, and maker culture. We are membership based group with regular free open-to-the-public classes and events. We are open to anyone and non-members are welcome. null null null null null null ...
By: crafty.avenger

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 4 Sep 2012 07:59:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ACRYLIC-COOKBOOK-STAND-NOW-WITH-MORE-LASERS/
ACRYLIC COOKBOOK STAND - NOW WITH MORE LASERS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/DJNA/H672SZ09/FLKDJNAH672SZ09.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/DJNA/H672SZ09/FLKDJNAH672SZ09.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/DJNA/H672SZ09/FLKDJNAH672SZ09.SMALL.jpg HandmadeByDroids In this instructable, I'll show you how I made a nice acrylic Cookbook stand using a laser cutter and a heat strip bender. When finished, you will have an attractive, modern-looking kitchen accessory that can hold a cookbook at a nice viewing angle and incorporates a splash-guard to protect the boo...
By: HandmadeByDroids

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Aug 2012 11:11:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-A-LASER-CUT-ACRYLIC-SMART-PHONE-STAND/
MAKE A LASER CUT ACRYLIC SMART PHONE STAND - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SSQV/H673C08B/F6TSSQVH673C08B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SSQV/H673C08B/F6TSSQVH673C08B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6T/SSQV/H673C08B/F6TSSQVH673C08B.SMALL.jpg HandmadeByDroids In this instructable, I'll show you how I made an acrylic stand to hold my Android phone. "Universal" is probably an overstatement, but I did try to design this so that it would hold a wide variety of phone models. It works well with both of the phones I have (an LG G2X and an HTC EVO) and will prob...
By: HandmadeByDroids

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 01:15:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Comfy-Chair-iPhone-Dock/
Wooden Comfy Chair iPhone Dock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/8LA6/H4AG5KMM/FVL8LA6H4AG5KMM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/8LA6/H4AG5KMM/FVL8LA6H4AG5KMM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVL/8LA6/H4AG5KMM/FVL8LA6H4AG5KMM.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus My phone works hard for me. It takes pictures, gets me pictures of what my friends are eating, twitterates, and sometimes even makes a phone call. So I figured that it deserved a nice comfy spot to sit in when it was on my desk. It was certainly better than just tossing it on a pile of tools like I ...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 2 Aug 2012 12:57:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-angle-panel-for-laser-cutter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/EJCL/H4VQSY8Z/F5DEJCLH4VQSY8Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/EJCL/H4VQSY8Z/F5DEJCLH4VQSY8Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5D/EJCL/H4VQSY8Z/F5DEJCLH4VQSY8Z.SMALL.jpg 0xyJin My laser cutter come with a honeycombed panel used to support materials for cutting/engraving. However, there are few issues with it. The edge is not flat with the panel. If the working material is too big, but not big enough that one side might be resting on the edge and another  resting on the pan...
By: 0xyJin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Jul 2012 11:20:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/I-built-a-wealth-of-knowledge-at-the-TechShop/
I built a wealth of knowledge at the TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/FHNB/H4AGJ5C4/F9QFHNBH4AGJ5C4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/FHNB/H4AGJ5C4/F9QFHNBH4AGJ5C4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Q/FHNB/H4AGJ5C4/F9QFHNBH4AGJ5C4.SMALL.jpg heavensentcrafts While making my latest project at the TechShop www.techshop.ws I marveled at all the lessons I have learned since getting my membership. Lesson 1:  Mistakes are some of the best learning opportunities.  I have spent most of my time at the TechShop on the laser cutter.  A couple times I've hit print...
By: heavensentcrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jul 2012 16:14:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Raspberry-Pi-enclosure/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/4VFG/H3QFM31B/FPK4VFGH3QFM31B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/4VFG/H3QFM31B/FPK4VFGH3QFM31B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPK/4VFG/H3QFM31B/FPK4VFGH3QFM31B.SMALL.jpg blhack (The inlay for this is...really beautiful, and a bit tough to see at the resolution of this instructable.  Check here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/hslphotosync/7438625092/sizes/o/in/photostream/ For a full resolution picture) I've been really excited about the raspberry pi for quite a while now, ...
By: blhack

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:23:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Leveling-Laser-Cutter-Z-table/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/ZQ52/H3QF1CID/FBMZQ52H3QF1CID.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/ZQ52/H3QF1CID/FBMZQ52H3QF1CID.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/ZQ52/H3QF1CID/FBMZQ52H3QF1CID.SMALL.jpg 0xyJin I have a FS 40W  hobby laser and I figured out a way to get the cut bed level. When I first got the machine I noticed the z-table was not leveled with the laser head. I took the z-table apart and found out the 4 corner was driven by a belt and one of the "column" was about 0.1 " higher. I tried to a...
By: 0xyJin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:20:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/I-made-custom-bookmarks-at-the-TechShop/
I made custom bookmarks at the TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/RZ0G/H3QF5NDS/FABRZ0GH3QF5NDS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/RZ0G/H3QF5NDS/FABRZ0GH3QF5NDS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAB/RZ0G/H3QF5NDS/FABRZ0GH3QF5NDS.SMALL.jpg heavensentcrafts My ladies bible study adopted a word this session "Recalculate".  It's related to a car navigation system.  When your driving and you make a wrong turn your system doesn't start yelling at you an panicing.  Neither does God.  It just says "Recalculate".  We all could relate to times in our lives whe...
By: heavensentcrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Jun 2012 10:37:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Safety-Third-Drawer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/0TJV/H2WETACV/F9H0TJVH2WETACV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/0TJV/H2WETACV/F9H0TJVH2WETACV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9H/0TJV/H2WETACV/F9H0TJVH2WETACV.SMALL.jpg RU4Realz Working annually at an event in the desert, I often heard the expression "Safety Third." I work in a machine shop most of the time and decided to make a caddy for our ear protection. It is incredibly loud in there, and I wanted to make our ear plugs more accessible. The drawer houses about 20 pairs...
By: RU4Realz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2012 12:25:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-laser-cut-ornament/
Make a laser cut ornament - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP9/L7TE/H2WESRED/FP9L7TEH2WESRED.SMALL.jpg ellenwetmore This is an ornament cut from translucent acrylic 1/8" sheet cut according to a design made in Adobe Illustrator. Once you make the file in Illustrator, you can cut as many as you like. You can vary the color, the size, and even stretch or warp the shape. With a laser cut image, the negative space el...
By: ellenwetmore

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 09:22:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-LED-Lamp/
DIY LED Lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/6C6I/H2ULR69D/FJY6C6IH2ULR69D.SMALL.jpg venom_man This is a step by step guide on how to build your own modern LED lamp from a 3D model,  using a laser cutter and some simple electrical components . I actually used this as an architectural model but the end result  creates a pretty sweet lamp. The design that is attached it slightly different from ...
By: venom_man

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 30 May 2012 22:07:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Huge-Cardboard-Gun/
Huge Cardboard Gun - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/AGVI/H2MYG3Z6/FZ6AGVIH2MYG3Z6.SMALL.jpg fungus amungus Want a big cardboard gun? How about a huge one? This is a cardboard version of a revolver and is 20 inches long. It was made with 123D Make and a laser cutter although if you're patient you can certainly cut this out by hand as well. Having a huge cardboard gun is pretty ridiculous. Like you just c...
By: fungus amungus

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 29 May 2012 10:24:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/lumigami/
lumigami - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSG/OR1N/H2MYM5XI/FSGOR1NH2MYM5XI.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSG/OR1N/H2MYM5XI/FSGOR1NH2MYM5XI.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSG/OR1N/H2MYM5XI/FSGOR1NH2MYM5XI.SMALL.jpg astridlubsen This is an origami tessellation with LEDs behind it. In this instructable you find how to fold it.  making the pattern The pattern can be redrawn in Rhino, Illustrator or another program that does vector lines. Make one segment and copy them as many times in the desired direction. Make hairlines,...
By: astridlubsen

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 09:05:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/rainbow-pop-up/
rainbow pop up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F43/DRW9/H2MYJXLW/F43DRW9H2MYJXLW.SMALL.jpg astridlubsen A pop up with an RGB LED behind it. Attach the battery to make it light up. Draw the pattern Draw the pattern as vectors in a CAD program like Rhino or illustrator. To cut and pre-crease it with a laser cutter, make sure all the lines are hairlines e.g. 0,003 mm thick. Make two layers; one for th...
By: astridlubsen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 11:36:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-Cut-Plaque/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/3IIL/H1YOJB3I/F3G3IILH1YOJB3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/3IIL/H1YOJB3I/F3G3IILH1YOJB3I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/3IIL/H1YOJB3I/F3G3IILH1YOJB3I.SMALL.jpg audreyobscura I recently moved into a new house with my roommate/best friend Tanya. She really likes dinosaurs. I really like robots. We BOTH collect trinkets, antiques, and hoard eccentric art pieces (think gaudy gold, chickens, and florals). Because of our interests, we decided to name our house "The Robo-Dino ...
By: audreyobscura

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 12:17:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phone-Stand-Headphone-Wrap-Laser-Cut-and-Living/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/6S21/H1YONGEJ/FLA6S21H1YONGEJ.SMALL.jpg 0xyJin What you see here is the result of a lot of trials and errors. I wanted to make a phone stand using "living hinges." The living hinges allow a single piece of rigid material to bend. The phone stand is cut out of thin 1/8" mfd board using a laser cutter. It is the size of a credit card so it will f...
By: 0xyJin

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 19:03:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-QR-code-stencil/
Laser-cut QR code stencil. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSS/WZNS/H1KHA2IC/FSSWZNSH1KHA2IC.SMALL.jpg errantspark This should take you about 15 minutes from start to finish, it's a very easy and fun project you can use to get started with a laser cutter. You're going to need the following:  1x Laser cutter. 1x Scrap piece of something the laser can cut. (I used cardboard) 1x Photoshop or similar. (As long as y...
By: errantspark

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:24:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Journal-with-Etched-Quote-from-Henry-Ford/
Recycled Journal with Etched Quote from Henry Ford - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/BZ6C/H1EN71TH/FFMBZ6CH1EN71TH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/BZ6C/H1EN71TH/FFMBZ6CH1EN71TH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/BZ6C/H1EN71TH/FFMBZ6CH1EN71TH.SMALL.jpg heavensentcrafts I make recycled journals and notebooks out of discarded books.  To add a new dimention to them by adding a quote with the laser cutter to the cover of a discarded REaders Digest Condensed Book. I made this at the TechShop. www.techshop.ws Materials Needed: Membership to the TechShop Laser Cutter C...
By: heavensentcrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:32:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/All-leather-laser-cut-Galactic-Empire-Star-Wars/
All leather, laser cut, Galactic Empire (Star Wars) passport wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/9743/H0OJ3K3F/FTB9743H0OJ3K3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/9743/H0OJ3K3F/FTB9743H0OJ3K3F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/9743/H0OJ3K3F/FTB9743H0OJ3K3F.SMALL.jpg MattCP This is a quick Instructable describing my experiments with using a laser cutter on leather. Something I had not tried before. I wanted a new passport holder as the government issue one is a bit rubbish. And what could be better than Star Wars, Galactic Empire passport wallet? George Lucas issued I...
By: MattCP

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:43:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-27/
Sunflower Automaton - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/3QSU/H0KKGC4Z/FRN3QSUH0KKGC4Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/3QSU/H0KKGC4Z/FRN3QSUH0KKGC4Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/3QSU/H0KKGC4Z/FRN3QSUH0KKGC4Z.SMALL.jpg welderwort This was a 6 week project created for the Spring 2012 Things That Think course at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Our project is an autonomous Sunflower. As in nature, the highest priority for our flower is sunlight, necessary for photosynthesis. Our Arduino controlled sunflower is construct...
By: welderwort

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Apr 2012 23:24:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Color-Mapping-for-Laser-Cutting-TechShop/
Color Mapping for Laser Cutting @ TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FH6/SZW2/GYW6GN3I/FH6SZW2GYW6GN3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH6/SZW2/GYW6GN3I/FH6SZW2GYW6GN3I.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FH6/SZW2/GYW6GN3I/FH6SZW2GYW6GN3I.SMALL.jpg techshop_android Purpose: vector cut multiple depths in a single file Tools: CorelDRAW X5, EPILOG laser cutter Also known as pen tables, setting up color mapping can reduce cut time and just make life easier by running one job instead of two or three (and potentially mixing up your settings).  This is especially u...
By: techshop_android

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:59:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Circular-Slide-Rule/
Circular Slide Rule - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/89P3/GRTHM6C1/F1R89P3GRTHM6C1.SMALL.jpg drknotter After seeing Phil B's Making Your Own Slide Rule, I went on a huge slide rule kick. I did a lot of research on them, and when I did, I discovered that there are circular variations. One of the nice things about circular slide rules is that you'll never run into the "run the cursor off the end of the...
By: drknotter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:56:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/High-precision-table-alignment-on-your-laser-cutte/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/9XTK/GRIYV6TF/FTR9XTKGRIYV6TF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/9XTK/GRIYV6TF/FTR9XTKGRIYV6TF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/9XTK/GRIYV6TF/FTR9XTKGRIYV6TF.SMALL.jpg propellerheadgeek Hate the Mickey Mouse alignment procedure on your laser cutter? Yep - it's a pain. Quit fighting it and make this simple tool and get .001 accuracy in all four corners of your table! Dead simple, dead accurate. Sometimes, well alot of times actually, you can make a far superior tool than what's ...
By: propellerheadgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:47:23 PDT