http://www.instructables.com Sat, 25 May 2013 00:13:54 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronics-Project-DC-or-Stepper-Motor-Mounting-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/FABE/HH2VZ9TP/F24FABEHH2VZ9TP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/FABE/HH2VZ9TP/F24FABEHH2VZ9TP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F24/FABE/HH2VZ9TP/F24FABEHH2VZ9TP.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Problem:          As a thinkerer, we retrieve a lot of DC Motors or Stepper Motors.  In order to reuse these motor effectively, we need to be able to mount the motor to our devices in a precise alignment. Solution:           We will use Autodesk Inventor to make a bracket with 4 mounting holes with...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 17:00:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-printable-clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/FT0X/HH2VMTEF/F3GFT0XHH2VMTEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/FT0X/HH2VMTEF/F3GFT0XHH2VMTEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/FT0X/HH2VMTEF/F3GFT0XHH2VMTEF.SMALL.jpg Jazzswagga This is a 3d printable clock that I have designed on tinkercad. The numbers on it are holes in the orange part and show up on the red.  The holes in between the numbers go all the way down. The hole in the middle are for clock hands. I have designed it with a ring on the back so it may be hung up. I...
By: Jazzswagga

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 14:45:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Football-cufflinks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/36TH/HH2VMSZZ/FB336THHH2VMSZZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/36TH/HH2VMSZZ/FB336THHH2VMSZZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/36TH/HH2VMSZZ/FB336THHH2VMSZZ.SMALL.jpg Jazzswagga I have made football cuff links on tinkercad. I was able to make a football like shape for the head of the cuff link. These cuff links resemble a football. Perfect for fathers day. The file below are .stl files. If you need any other different files then let me know. :) You will be able to tinker wi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 13:51:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-Hidden-Blade-Functional-and-3D-Printable-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/W0AM/HH2LJKC8/FYZW0AMHH2LJKC8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/W0AM/HH2LJKC8/FYZW0AMHH2LJKC8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYZ/W0AM/HH2LJKC8/FYZW0AMHH2LJKC8.SMALL.jpg maysen22 Have you ever wanted your own Assassin's Creed style hidden blade. Well here it is! This hidden blade is based off of Ammnra's blade and features the DA-OTF(Double Action- Out The Front) Mechanism to propel the blade inward and outward with the flick of your wrist. I tweaked the hidden blade to mak...
By: maysen22

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 20:50:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printable-Dresser-Side-Storage/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2FIS/HH11INC5/F4J2FISHH11INC5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2FIS/HH11INC5/F4J2FISHH11INC5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/2FIS/HH11INC5/F4J2FISHH11INC5.SMALL.jpg gavanmurphy84 A 3D printable 5 inch wide storage holder for bits and bobs(phone's charging, pens/notebook, etc). Sits around the lip of the edge of most wooden dresser's. With the weight of a bookend or even a book will be enough to keep the holder in place. With the overhang  of the main holder against the side ...
By: gavanmurphy84

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:52:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mario-Mushroom-Clock/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/6CQB/HH11S094/FNA6CQBHH11S094.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/6CQB/HH11S094/FNA6CQBHH11S094.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNA/6CQB/HH11S094/FNA6CQBHH11S094.SMALL.jpg TardisBoy97 This is a design for a clock I did for school, I had many malfunctions with my computer and lost many images describing the steps. But I thought I would show what I did and show how easy it was.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 23:02:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Housewares-Repair-Laundry-Basket-Grab-Handle-I-M/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3GHO/HGZNX3KQ/FWH3GHOHGZNX3KQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3GHO/HGZNX3KQ/FWH3GHOHGZNX3KQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/3GHO/HGZNX3KQ/FWH3GHOHGZNX3KQ.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Background:      Oftentimes, we threw away housewares (old or relatively new) because a little portion broke off which make ithe housewares non-functional or cosmetically unsightly.  What if we could make parts that are as good as the original or even better?  If so, then we could save Mother Earth...
By: John_TS_DTW

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 06:38:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-a-3d-Rubiks-cube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/FFIH/HGU2DRX3/FEDFFIHHGU2DRX3.SMALL.jpg smitty16 If you have a 3d printer you can download the file and upload it to your 3d printer please check out some of my other projects and vote for this instructable
By: smitty16

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 08:14:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-Modern-Armor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP5/4Z9R/HGG51WON/FP54Z9RHGG51WON.SMALL.jpg sacrys Creation of an armor with 3ds max. Each piece can be printed on a 3D printer and used as a costume or be printed as a resin statue. In this case the poses would be adaptable to individual taste.
By: sacrys

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 8 May 2013 09:07:01 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/House-Key-Switchblade-V2/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDB/0AHI/HFPTEUX5/FDB0AHIHFPTEUX5.SMALL.jpg li.c.reated It's been around two years since the first version. And due to a miss use (not by me), it was broke. So I thought that it was about time I did a second version. Should be done this month.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 May 2013 12:21:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-a-Bic-lighter-to-your-keychain-with-a-3d-print/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/XQRE/HFWSU5MV/FMCXQREHFWSU5MV.SMALL.jpg victorjung This is an easy trick to have your lighter always with you, on your keychain. With a really small 3d printed pieces. if it didn't fit cause the holder is too tight, you can slit it with a metal saw to give it a bit of elasticity. It has be designed to fit with big BIC lighter. I give you the .sldpr...
By: victorjung

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 May 2013 09:16:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Crooked-Vase/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FSXP/HFSHUCI6/FNHFSXPHFSHUCI6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FSXP/HFSHUCI6/FNHFSXPHFSHUCI6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/FSXP/HFSHUCI6/FNHFSXPHFSHUCI6.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is a crooked vase (weights on the left) that can be customized with anyone's initials (or other design). The "weighted vase" file builds the vase and leaves a hole to be filled with coins, screws, fishing weights--whatever. The "cap" to the weight hole is the "wp" file, for someone who...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:05:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Prusa-Mendel-Build/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YE10/HFD11K5P/FLSYE10HFD11K5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YE10/HFD11K5P/FLSYE10HFD11K5P.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/YE10/HFD11K5P/FLSYE10HFD11K5P.SMALL.jpg Nicapizza What Did You Make?               This device is a Prusa Mendel 3d printer. It is RepRap, meaning that it is open source. I started work in August in 2012, and I am just finishing it now, the only remaining step is to do the fine calibration. The frame is made out of threaded metal rods, and the gre...
By: Nicapizza

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:27:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-PLA-Removal-of-3D-Prints/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/SZRS/HF243QDT/FBESZRSHF243QDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/SZRS/HF243QDT/FBESZRSHF243QDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBE/SZRS/HF243QDT/FBESZRSHF243QDT.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker My experience in printing with PLA (Replicator 2) has been that the builds (raft or no raft) stick to the platform with tenacity!  A spatula and scraped knuckles eventually will remove the print. I tried using the painter's tape supplied, but it just ripped around big builds and left me with the sp...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Apr 2013 16:59:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wire-Guide/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/0K9H/HEXS4N66/FMZ0K9HHEXS4N66.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/0K9H/HEXS4N66/FMZ0K9HHEXS4N66.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMZ/0K9H/HEXS4N66/FMZ0K9HHEXS4N66.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker I needed a way to manage the wiring clutter (low voltage) on one of my my projects.  Using Autodesk 123D (free), I designed a guide to hide my wiring. The files are here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:68644 You can modify the design file if you need a shorter piece.
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2013 12:14:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Powered-Boombox-3D-printed/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQD/3RUF/HCB8RB06/FQD3RUFHCB8RB06.SMALL.jpg bobert610 This is a boombox with a solar panel to charge a 6,600 mA battery that will run the simple amplifier for a good 12 hours of music at full volume.  Each speaker is around 2W, so you might think that this device lacks punch, but for being so small, it packs quite good power and acoustics together in o...
By: bobert610

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2013 20:51:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Protect-Your-3D-Printer-Build-a-Laser-Cut-and-3D-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/HQF7/HET13JV6/FNQHQF7HET13JV6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/HQF7/HET13JV6/FNQHQF7HET13JV6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNQ/HQF7/HET13JV6/FNQHQF7HET13JV6.SMALL.jpg coloradofshr      At my high school, a 3d printer was recently donated to our Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program by Lulzbot. The printer is an excellent addition to the classroom, as our other printer was beginning to show signs of age and began to have technical difficulties. Since the printer was to be set up...
By: coloradofshr

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 19:29:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TechShopMP-thin-walls-for-Makerbot-3D-Printing/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/L91P/HET1F5P0/F81L91PHET1F5P0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/L91P/HET1F5P0/F81L91PHET1F5P0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/L91P/HET1F5P0/F81L91PHET1F5P0.SMALL.jpg TSTricky People often ask about getting thin walls when they use the 3D printer. It is sometimes desirable to make a wall that is one shell or wall with no infil. I really like this effect with PLA printing because of PLA's translucence.  When you design your part make your wall 0.020" thick (or about 0.5mm...
By: TSTricky

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:41:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Egg-holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/KLXH/HET1AL9Q/FCNKLXHHET1AL9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/KLXH/HET1AL9Q/FCNKLXHHET1AL9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCN/KLXH/HET1AL9Q/FCNKLXHHET1AL9Q.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Designed egg holder with 3D modeler. Inspiration came from flame. In the attachement below you can also find a .stl file, so that you can 3D print it whenever you want. Hope you like it ;)
By: skorpijon

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 03:06:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/River-Pendent/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/E5BE/HE7CXEGD/FX8E5BEHE7CXEGD.SMALL.jpg JimVe35 Please also see attached PDF drawing for visual assembly instruction.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:52:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Clearing-Replicator-2-Nozzle-PLA/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/M514/HELWZCOU/FSIM514HELWZCOU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/M514/HELWZCOU/FSIM514HELWZCOU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSI/M514/HELWZCOU/FSIM514HELWZCOU.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker My Replicator 2 worked great for about 60 hours, then the extruded stream got finer and finer--then it would quit mid build.  Then it wouldn't lay a decent raft. I cleaned the gear, adjusted the plunger, changed filament, releveled the platform.  Nothing worked. The filament would just "drool" on ...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:41:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Frog-Light/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/U992/HDYZJ0BU/FPIU992HDYZJ0BU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/U992/HDYZJ0BU/FPIU992HDYZJ0BU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPI/U992/HDYZJ0BU/FPIU992HDYZJ0BU.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is an illuminated object on top of a pole--the icon for Froggy World amusement park.  It could be an attention grabber for a table or a flashlight cover for a child. Get the 3D print files at: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:60309 Print and glue the pieces together (super glue for PLA, acet...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:11:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printing-cup/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/C54K/HDLGV3HS/FONC54KHDLGV3HS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/C54K/HDLGV3HS/FONC54KHDLGV3HS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/C54K/HDLGV3HS/FONC54KHDLGV3HS.SMALL.jpg skorpijon Making a coffe or tea cup and saucer a little bit different ;)
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:37:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Raising-Death-Zombie-Phone-stand-with-RIP-graves/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/O1AU/HD4VPPZP/FAOO1AUHD4VPPZP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/O1AU/HD4VPPZP/FAOO1AUHD4VPPZP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAO/O1AU/HD4VPPZP/FAOO1AUHD4VPPZP.SMALL.jpg mstyle183 what a better way to display your zombie case than a zombie hand raising from a cemetery. i even modeled a little gravestone that helps keep your iphone in place. Also i just received this clear PLA material that looks pretty cool so i i printed the zombie hand stand.. its very clear in flat skinny...
By: mstyle183

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:21:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-scan-an-AR15-magazine/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/86SB/HD4VM4K0/FBY86SBHD4VM4K0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/86SB/HD4VM4K0/FBY86SBHD4VM4K0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBY/86SB/HD4VM4K0/FBY86SBHD4VM4K0.SMALL.jpg mviviano Here are a few pictures of my scan test on a PMAG 30. To scan the magazine you have to set it up on the scan table. It's best to cover the magazine with a white chalk as these are typically very dark and the scanner doesn't like to pick up the data points very well. Align the scans once you have co...
By: mviviano

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 07:28:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Money-Cilp/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/ZPUU/HCV8LJSC/FB5ZPUUHCV8LJSC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/ZPUU/HCV8LJSC/FB5ZPUUHCV8LJSC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/ZPUU/HCV8LJSC/FB5ZPUUHCV8LJSC.SMALL.jpg JoeHoenke Hello and welcome to my instructable! As you might have seen in the title, this instructable is on a 3D printed money clip! I made this part in solidworks, it had a few flaws when i printed it but it turned out okay. The design that i used printed a little too wide but it still turned out nice. ...
By: JoeHoenke

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:01:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fishing-line-separator-and-spool-holder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/UTHD/HD4VJSYA/FJYUTHDHD4VJSYA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/UTHD/HD4VJSYA/FJYUTHDHD4VJSYA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJY/UTHD/HD4VJSYA/FJYUTHDHD4VJSYA.SMALL.jpg weeman2112 This is a two piece design that is used to both hold fishing line on a spool, and to separate the two pieces of line that way you don't have to worry about the lines getting tangled. What did i make? i made a tool that is used to hold and separate two different strands of fishing line while at the ...
By: weeman2112

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:57:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lego-NXT-motor-stand/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/LG3T/HD4VJVLB/F44LG3THD4VJVLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/LG3T/HD4VJVLB/F44LG3THD4VJVLB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/LG3T/HD4VJVLB/F44LG3THD4VJVLB.SMALL.jpg wdj719 this is a Lego NXT motor stand design
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:47:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-guide-for-3d-printing-with-a-RepRap/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/P2QT/HD4VF3ZW/FUWP2QTHD4VF3ZW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/P2QT/HD4VF3ZW/FUWP2QTHD4VF3ZW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/P2QT/HD4VF3ZW/FUWP2QTHD4VF3ZW.SMALL.jpg ArvidJense For some time now, I've been trying to get functional musical instruments out of a RepRap. A lot of time was spend getting to know the nuances of the process. At some point, I was feeling frustrated as I could find guides describing the slicing or the printing part, but nothing which described the e...
By: ArvidJense

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 06:20:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sopwith-Pup-Instrument-panel-and-Le-Rhone-WW1-eng/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/2W3V/HD2RMH0W/FMF2W3VHD2RMH0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/2W3V/HD2RMH0W/FMF2W3VHD2RMH0W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/2W3V/HD2RMH0W/FMF2W3VHD2RMH0W.SMALL.jpg geebeer3 I used the 3D printer to make the instrument dials and the compass. I also made the fully functional control stick I have also made the  a dummy engine for my 1/3 scale Sopwith pup. I made the cylinders separately and the engine is nearly finished. I still have to fit the induction tubes The ins...
By: geebeer3

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 02:49:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Ten-Sided-Dice-d10-in-3D-Studio-Max/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/28MQ/HCV982XQ/F8G28MQHCV982XQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/28MQ/HCV982XQ/F8G28MQHCV982XQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8G/28MQ/HCV982XQ/F8G28MQHCV982XQ.SMALL.jpg gpurdy1 I've made a lot of 3D dice, and I've had quite a few output on 3D printers. Some of the shapes are easy to make with simple object primitives, but the one that takes a few steps to get started is the d10. It's still pretty easy. 1. First, make a Cone object primitive in the Top viewport. Radius 1: ...
By: gpurdy1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2013 09:43:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Pan-Tilt-CameraLaser-Tripod-Mount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/999K/HCJODCSV/FXR999KHCJODCSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/999K/HCJODCSV/FXR999KHCJODCSV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/999K/HCJODCSV/FXR999KHCJODCSV.SMALL.jpg SuperiorDynamics This is simple, inexpensive, and easy to build project which uses 3D printing to build small parts with tight tolerances.  The goal of this project was to build a pan-tilt system for a small laser and a miniature camera that utilized inexpensive micro servos (ES05).  The design of the components min...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 07:48:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Charged-Microcontrolled-Bike-Light-with-Powe/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/5TZ5/HCJOCVMU/FTA5TZ5HCJOCVMU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/5TZ5/HCJOCVMU/FTA5TZ5HCJOCVMU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTA/5TZ5/HCJOCVMU/FTA5TZ5HCJOCVMU.SMALL.jpg hobbyman Here is the first complete product project of endtas. It is LED headlight for bicycles. It has got two 1W leds, one with a wide angle and the other with a narrow beam angle lens. The white ABS plastic prototype is actually printed by an UP printer :). The wide lens is a bit turned towards the groun...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 02:41:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Magnificent-Mendel-Prusa-Power-Supply-Adjustab/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/Z0CR/HCAYD6CU/FSQZ0CRHCAYD6CU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/Z0CR/HCAYD6CU/FSQZ0CRHCAYD6CU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSQ/Z0CR/HCAYD6CU/FSQZ0CRHCAYD6CU.SMALL.jpg daschick Greetings All, Submitted for your RepRap 3D printing convenience, made at the San Jose TechShop, on Laser #1, the "Magnificent Mendel Prusa Power Supply Adjustable Cradle Mount "!  MPPSACM for short. Just to be clear, I made it at TechShop! Use the SVG to get cutting or open the AI in Illustrator ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:11:50 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printed-character/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/F6YF/HAQ3CIFC/F4JF6YFHAQ3CIFC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/F6YF/HAQ3CIFC/F4JF6YFHAQ3CIFC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4J/F6YF/HAQ3CIFC/F4JF6YFHAQ3CIFC.SMALL.jpg 1xin Hi, I made a sculpture in Zbrush, this character is a role of  kungfu movie IP MAN, then export a STL file, and printed it by UP!Plus, this character is a role of  kungfu movie IP MAN, hope you will like it! Thanks!
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:32:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Minimalistic-iPhone-Cases-with-built-in/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/8PJM/HAQ31G9Y/FLD8PJMHAQ31G9Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/8PJM/HAQ31G9Y/FLD8PJMHAQ31G9Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLD/8PJM/HAQ31G9Y/FLD8PJMHAQ31G9Y.SMALL.jpg Maundy 3D Printing is currently at it's peak of interest and use by the general public and through websites such as Shapeways thousands of designs are available to order by anyone which will then be 3d printing by the company 'Shapeways' then shipped to the buyer's front door. After keeping a close eye on ...
By: Maundy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:24:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/8-layer-gimbal/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/RSE0/HBNXUTSA/F7ZRSE0HBNXUTSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/RSE0/HBNXUTSA/F7ZRSE0HBNXUTSA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7Z/RSE0/HBNXUTSA/F7ZRSE0HBNXUTSA.SMALL.gif skorpijon If I had a 3d printer at home, I'd first want to print something fun that pushes the capabilities of the printer just a little. To that end, I came up with this. This is a 8 layer gimbal. Each layer rotates on a track within another layer. Normally, people only design gimbals with 3 axes of rotatio...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 10:28:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pencil-Box/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/WNMH/HAWSHW01/FHOWNMHHAWSHW01.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/WNMH/HAWSHW01/FHOWNMHHAWSHW01.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/WNMH/HAWSHW01/FHOWNMHHAWSHW01.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker This is a printed (3D) pencil box with a snap on lid.  It was designed using 123d software and the files are available at: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:39427 They can be printed or sent to a printing service for production. The first attempt had too many pencil compartments--the second try wa...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:55:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Parts-Tray/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/U7RN/HAQ396K5/FTMU7RNHAQ396K5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/U7RN/HAQ396K5/FTMU7RNHAQ396K5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTM/U7RN/HAQ396K5/FTMU7RNHAQ396K5.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker I needed something to organize small loose parts, so I designed a segmented tray (with a lid) and printed it with a 3d printer. Design and print files can be found here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:39041 The lid (black in my model) sits under the tray, but goes on top if you want to stack se...
By: MikeTheMaker

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:08:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Bibis-Bomb/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XCN1/HAQ2UYB0/FUWXCN1HAQ2UYB0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XCN1/HAQ2UYB0/FUWXCN1HAQ2UYB0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/XCN1/HAQ2UYB0/FUWXCN1HAQ2UYB0.SMALL.jpg tlevis You can download my design here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:31401
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Dec 2012 11:52:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Technologically-Advanced-Christmas-Decorations/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/00ES/HAQ396BS/F6E00ESHAQ396BS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/00ES/HAQ396BS/F6E00ESHAQ396BS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/00ES/HAQ396BS/F6E00ESHAQ396BS.SMALL.jpg Maundy Christmas trees haven't changed much over the years however technology has and i think it's time your Christmas Tree reflects this by getting a makeover from technology. There are now technologically advanced Christmas Tree decorations, this isn't the type of technology that will give your decoratio...
By: Maundy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:43:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Jules-Verne-3D-Printer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/1JMP/H9G10K9R/FVX1JMPH9G10K9R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/1JMP/H9G10K9R/FVX1JMPH9G10K9R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVX/1JMP/H9G10K9R/FVX1JMPH9G10K9R.SMALL.jpg bfk This is a work-in-progress.  The printer was originally delivered in plain clothes from MakerBot Industries.  Within a few months, the interior was littered with pieces of scrap, adhesive, grease and paint spills.   It looked like a set from Little Shop of Horrors.   I've spent the better part of a...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 15:11:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clone-a-Dragon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/Q7Y2/H9T4CN8C/FM5Q7Y2H9T4CN8C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/Q7Y2/H9T4CN8C/FM5Q7Y2H9T4CN8C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM5/Q7Y2/H9T4CN8C/FM5Q7Y2H9T4CN8C.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I was lucky to get an opportunity to have a free 3D print from Instructables.  I wanted to create something myself, but I have absolutely no experience making 3D models.  At the time there were several Instructables posted that demonstrated the use of 123Catch, so I figured that I could try creating...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Nov 2012 15:58:21 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Bow-Tie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/Q0UE/H8LVXDD3/FL0Q0UEH8LVXDD3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/Q0UE/H8LVXDD3/FL0Q0UEH8LVXDD3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/Q0UE/H8LVXDD3/FL0Q0UEH8LVXDD3.SMALL.jpg ElectricSlim If you have access to a 3D printer and some scrap wire, you can be the hit of any geek party. In order to get the exposed infill, change your slicing software settings to print without a solid top and bottom layer. This creates holes to pass wire (or string) through to tie around your neck. .stl fi...
By: ElectricSlim

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Nov 2012 12:09:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/COCKSCOMB-ON-NAME-CUBE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/CT40/H8CVGILV/FISCT40H8CVGILV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/CT40/H8CVGILV/FISCT40H8CVGILV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/CT40/H8CVGILV/FISCT40H8CVGILV.SMALL.jpg Hisako u The first 3D Print! 3D modeling by 123D. My Family name is side of the cube. It's   U E N O A cockscomb on this cube. It's very simple design.So,this project was ONRY FOR 1DAY! But I learned a lot.
By: Hisako u

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 2 Nov 2012 08:45:56 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bat-Mustaches-Using-MakerBot/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/DBYN/H8RVBG93/F1RDBYNH8RVBG93.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/DBYN/H8RVBG93/F1RDBYNH8RVBG93.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1R/DBYN/H8RVBG93/F1RDBYNH8RVBG93.SMALL.jpg camillecaron I mustache you a question. Can you grow a good, thick mustache? If not, here's the solution.... an attachable batstache! Making them is really easy. All you need is the download from Thingiverse, a digital design sharing website, and a Makerbot. You can be wearing your batstache in no time by fol...
By: camillecaron

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 16:28:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CNC-Milling/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/5XYH/H8CVLGNP/FNM5XYHH8CVLGNP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/5XYH/H8CVLGNP/FNM5XYHH8CVLGNP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNM/5XYH/H8CVLGNP/FNM5XYHH8CVLGNP.SMALL.jpg hunter5596 Steps to start cnc milling. Safety: Wear goggles when operating the Mill. Have a spotter when running the program for the first time for emergency shut offs. Do a dry run of any program. 1. Draw any design you want in auto cad or spectra cad. 2. Open the design in CNC Base Engraver. 3. Verify the ...
By: hunter5596

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:18:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Servo-Cart/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/10KQ/H8CVKJC7/FY310KQH8CVKJC7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/10KQ/H8CVKJC7/FY310KQH8CVKJC7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/10KQ/H8CVKJC7/FY310KQH8CVKJC7.SMALL.jpg Hammock Boy This is a 3D file created in Sketchup that provides a chassis for 4x Sparkfun Large Full Rotation Servos. The dimensions are 14cm x 9cm x 4cm. The holes are meant for 4-40 screws. I am hoping to make wheels for it as well on a 3D printer instead of using standard servo wheels that you can buy. The ...
By: Hammock Boy

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Old-School-Diving-Gear/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/PDK2/H82U8C5B/FALPDK2H82U8C5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/PDK2/H82U8C5B/FALPDK2H82U8C5B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAL/PDK2/H82U8C5B/FALPDK2H82U8C5B.SMALL.jpg rwinscot Seriously, what can't you make with a 3D printer? For me... my personal Mt. Everest - is to make and use my own 'old school' diving helmet. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_helmet Not out of copper! I'll be using materials and manufacturing techniques that most engineers never dreamed of when t...
By: rwinscot

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