Instructables: exploring - stepbystep - 3D-Printing http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 17:56:10 PDT BLOX v1.01 Using Your 3D Printer to Injection Mold Tiny Objects http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Extremely-Small-Objects-With-Your-3D-Printe/
Using Your 3D Printer to Injection Mold Tiny Objects - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/3EV3/HGU2JDW4/F983EV3HGU2JDW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/3EV3/HGU2JDW4/F983EV3HGU2JDW4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/3EV3/HGU2JDW4/F983EV3HGU2JDW4.SMALL.jpg bfk This is an offshoot of another Instructable that documents the development of a previously unrecognized capability of fused deposition 3D printers. Rather than subject readers to endless babble, dull research and boring experimentation, this Instructable will take you step-by-step from making a mol...
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Sun, 19 May 2013 13:24:13 PDT
Wallet via 3D Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/Wallet-via-3D-Printing/
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Tue, 14 May 2013 20:45:08 PDT
3D printing + sugru = precision rubber parts! (iPhone 4/4S and 5) + video http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-printing-sugru-precision-rubber-partsiPho/
3D printing + sugru = precision rubber parts! (iPhone 4/4S and 5) + video - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP0/Z8YU/HGH6QMWS/FP0Z8YUHGH6QMWS.SMALL.jpg projectsugru Print your own desktop manufacturing kit to produce precision rubber parts directly onto the iPhone 4/4S or iPhone 5 with sugru ! We developed this project so that makers, engineers and designers could test the process and understand how to desktop manufacture precision rubber parts with sugru.  T...
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Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:08 PDT
Making Turbine blades on solid works http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Turbine-blades-on-solid-works/
Making Turbine blades on solid works - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/19VD/HGH6QGYF/F8919VDHGH6QGYF.SMALL.jpg blossomsPDE In the .instructables i will show you how to make the turbine blades for a wind turbine on solid works  the skills from the .instructable can be used for making many different things on Solid Works. Step 1 - outline Open a new part on Solid Works. To achieve an accurate outline shape of a turbi...
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Mon, 13 May 2013 05:57:30 PDT
Small Capacitor Car - Never need batteries! http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Capacitor-Car-Never-need-batteries/
Small Capacitor Car - Never need batteries! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9A/7VVI/HGH6PS0E/F9A7VVIHGH6PS0E.SMALL.jpg C4THEW1N    This small kart was designed by us three students in our Engineering Class. We hope you enjoy our step by step tutorial on how to build this slick, unique solar capacitor kart!   Basic Cart Overview ~ Pre-building Our cart is unique, sleek and is designed to win. We took the best features from...
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Fri, 10 May 2013 11:00:26 PDT
3D Printed Ceramic Ribs http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Ceramic-Ribs/
3D Printed Ceramic Ribs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/HGYI/HGH6J7WE/FS2HGYIHGH6J7WE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/HGYI/HGH6J7WE/FS2HGYIHGH6J7WE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS2/HGYI/HGH6J7WE/FS2HGYIHGH6J7WE.SMALL.jpg tjmyers This instructable will show you how to make a custom 3D printed rib to use for ceramics! I created my ribs to use for lips with throwing. Moddeling these ribs in Rhino allows you to make any shape and truly customize your tools! Modeling in Rhino The modeling of the ribs is very simple in Rhino. ...
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Thu, 9 May 2013 07:01:15 PDT
How to 3D Print Molds for Small Batch Concrete Casting http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-Molds-for-Small-Batch-Concrete-Cas/
How to 3D Print Molds for Small Batch Concrete Casting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/PPPI/HFSHUWYM/F8IPPPIHFSHUWYM.SMALL.jpg timwikander Recently I took my first step into the exciting world of 3d printing. The result? I learned how to utilize basic CAD modeling and a 3d printer to create quick and precise custom molds for small batch concrete casting. Overview About a month ago I visited the Annex (Instructables' old shop locatio...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 14:25:00 PDT
3D Printed IPhone Camera Mount http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-IPhone-Camera-Mount/
3D Printed IPhone Camera Mount - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KM2U/HFSHW5CU/FK0KM2UHFSHW5CU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KM2U/HFSHW5CU/FK0KM2UHFSHW5CU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/KM2U/HFSHW5CU/FK0KM2UHFSHW5CU.SMALL.jpg Chmbraz I am writing this instructable because me and my teacher had a discussion about the feature Panorama and how when you move the camera you get black spots and glitches in your shot. I have made two versions of this mount. One is for an end mount and one for a side mount. The side mount also has a slo...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 09:05:49 PDT
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 http://www.instructables.com/id/Perspective-POV-rig-for-iPhone-4/
Perspective (POV) rig for iPhone 4 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/AG04/HFPTJVJH/F00AG04HFPTJVJH.SMALL.jpg andrewt There are a lot of things out there for 3D printing.  Lots of airplanes, monsters and vehicles, but at their current scale, they're really just toys.  I don't think that's a bad thing, tho. I wanted to play with some models and make some videos from the perspective of a plane.  So I made a clip tha...
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Mon, 6 May 2013 15:25:31 PDT
3D Printing your Zbrush Sculpts http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-your-Zbrush-Sculpts/
3D Printing your Zbrush Sculpts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/YJO3/HFSHUKIW/FUDYJO3HFSHUKIW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/YJO3/HFSHUKIW/FUDYJO3HFSHUKIW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUD/YJO3/HFSHUKIW/FUDYJO3HFSHUKIW.SMALL.jpg MisterEarl 3D Printing your Zbrush Sculpts: I made it at TechShop (http://techshop.ws)! This instructable will explain the process to take a ZBrush tool and, by using both the Decimation Master and 3D Print Exporter plugins, as well as MakerBot’s MakerWare, you can create a 3D print of your ZBrush sculpts. ...
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Sun, 5 May 2013 06:32:11 PDT
3D Print a Custom 2-Color Game Piece http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-a-Custom-2-Color-Game-Piece/
3D Print a Custom 2-Color Game Piece - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/JXSI/HFPTJ738/FQUJXSIHFPTJ738.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/JXSI/HFPTJ738/FQUJXSIHFPTJ738.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQU/JXSI/HFPTJ738/FQUJXSIHFPTJ738.SMALL.jpg guybrush3pwud I made it at TechShop http://techshop.ws This is a custom 2-color game piece. It was designed in Autodesk Inventor 2013, imported to Makerware, and printed on the Makerbot Replicator 2x using ABS plastic. My original plan was to make a set of Xiangqi  pieces using this method, but at approximately...
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Fri, 3 May 2013 15:39:26 PDT
How To Make Small Parts With Your 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/Use-Your-3D-Printer-As-An-Injection-Molder/
How To Make Small Parts With Your 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/HD5H/HFWSUJWT/FWHHD5HHFWSUJWT.SMALL.jpg bfk                           THIS IS A "LIVING INSTRUCTABLE" ABOUT A NEW DISCOVERY. IT WILL GROW, MATURE AND IMPROVE DRAMATICALLY OVER TIME.    AS EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE  IS GAINED, I'LL UPDATE MY FINDINGS HERE AND NO WHERE ELSE, PROVIDING A CONVENIENT WAY FOR THOSE INTERESTED, TO FOLLOW AL...
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Thu, 2 May 2013 15:30:15 PDT
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Goddess Chest http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Skyward-Sword-Goddess-Chest/
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Goddess Chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLE/CVQB/HFPTI60B/FLECVQBHFPTI60B.SMALL.jpg xeijix Some background info: I had found a Skyward Sword heart container necklace to give to a special someone (http://www.thepixelsmithy.com/collections/necklaces), but I wanted to present it in the most elaborate way possible. So, to make it true to the game, I made the Goddess Chest (oh and the G...
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Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:33:44 PDT
model airplane in google sketch up http://www.instructables.com/id/model-airplane-in-google-sketch-up/
model airplane in google sketch up - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPR/NKPT/HFSHUDU9/FPRNKPTHFSHUDU9.SMALL.jpg Rebreg I hate to boast but i am pretty good at Google sketch up 8, and i decided to share some of my talent. so i amde a model airplane to be cut out with a laser cutter. starting off i start with a 16" by 12" by 1/8" piece of balsa wood, that is the max size the will fit in the laser printer. designi...
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:57:06 PDT
Bob-omb pinewood derby car (3D print) http://www.instructables.com/id/Bob-omb-pinewood-derby-car-3D-print/
Bob-omb pinewood derby car (3D print) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/X4VQ/HFPTGTSH/FPCX4VQHFPTGTSH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/X4VQ/HFPTGTSH/FPCX4VQHFPTGTSH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPC/X4VQ/HFPTGTSH/FPCX4VQHFPTGTSH.SMALL.jpg waldo3894 So the Pinewood Derby is around the corner and you want to make the coolest car for the race. You realize that you don't want to make your car out of wood and the pre-cut wood templates look tacky. Then you realize that you can make your car using a 3D modeling program and get it printed on a 3D pri...
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Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:52:33 PDT
How to Make a 3D Business Card With a 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-3D-Business-Card-With-a-3D-Printer/
How to Make a 3D Business Card With a 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUA/9DCS/HFSHFIPP/FUA9DCSHFSHFIPP.SMALL.jpg ericm160 Today I will be teaching you to make a 3D business card for a movie press kit.  It can also be used just to make a cool card if you want one.  For my model I will be using Rhino. There are several different programs to 3D model. You can follow my steps if you are using Rhino and if not use similar m...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:32:06 PDT
Screw Driver Project. I made this in TechShop http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-Driver-Project-I-made-this-in-TechShop/
Screw Driver Project. I made this in TechShop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/KCB5/HFD186RV/FBUKCB5HFD186RV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/KCB5/HFD186RV/FBUKCB5HFD186RV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBU/KCB5/HFD186RV/FBUKCB5HFD186RV.SMALL.jpg John_TS_DTW Goal: To learn how to create a screw driver with interchangeable bits at TechShop. I am creating this instructable project as I go.  At TechShop, we could use all levels of AutoDesk Product Suite.  I will be using AutoDesk Inventor Professional 2013.   I would print my prototype using Maker Bot R...
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Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:21:05 PDT
Design & 3d Print a custom Lantern Shade Thingi http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-3d-Print-a-custom-Lantern-Shade-Thingi/
Design & 3d Print a custom Lantern Shade Thingi - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/V8NT/HFD10U5Z/FHPV8NTHFD10U5Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/V8NT/HFD10U5Z/FHPV8NTHFD10U5Z.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHP/V8NT/HFD10U5Z/FHPV8NTHFD10U5Z.SMALL.jpg christinachun Before we get started, you will need: Paper Pencil Protractor Ruler Digital Calipers Hipe 8 LED Automatic Motion-sensing Night Light 3d Program 3d Printer You don't need the same light that I have, I just happened to have this on hand. The techniques can apply to a...
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Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:58:51 PDT
UP 3d Printer - 1kg Spool Holder and Filament Guide http://www.instructables.com/id/UP-3d-printer-1kg-Spool-Holder-and-Filament-Guid/
UP 3d Printer - 1kg Spool Holder and Filament Guide - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/GKGF/HFD1JKQQ/FYPGKGFHFD1JKQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/GKGF/HFD1JKQQ/FYPGKGFHFD1JKQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYP/GKGF/HFD1JKQQ/FYPGKGFHFD1JKQQ.SMALL.jpg Mr. Noack I was really excited to try black ABS plastic on our UP 3d printer. When the spool arrived in the mail I realized that the 1 Kg spool would not fit the holder on the printer. Dilemma?? I think not. All I had to do was design and print a new holder. Jury-Rig a Temporary Holder  Before I could pri...
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Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:18:37 PDT
Printing A GoPro Tripod Mount On A 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/Printing-On-A-3D-Printer/
Printing A GoPro Tripod Mount On A 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/UXWB/HF23YAIQ/FLKUXWBHF23YAIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/UXWB/HF23YAIQ/FLKUXWBHF23YAIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLK/UXWB/HF23YAIQ/FLKUXWBHF23YAIQ.SMALL.jpg Devosm I bought a GoPro camera for sports and different activates, I wanted to do a time lapse video of a sunset. The best view from my house was on the roof, there was no good place to mount the camera. The next day i was talking to my teacher and told him my situation. He said i could make a tripod mount...
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Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:46:17 PDT
Building beyond the scale of 3D printings http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-beyond-the-scale-of-3D-printings/
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Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:04:09 PDT
Froggy World A 3D Printing Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-A-3D-Printing-Project/
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 10:25:26 PDT
3D Printed Speaker Enclosures (With Lights!) 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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Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:45:02 PDT
How to make a transformer in 123D Design http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-transformer-in-123D-Design/
How to make a transformer in 123D Design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJC/IBB2/HET13CI5/FJCIBB2HET13CI5.SMALL.jpg M.C. Langer I made it at TechShop! (http://techshop.ws) After two days of learning and practicing, officially this is my first project in 123D Design, the Autodesk CAD program made specially for makers. Also, this is my first time with a CAD program. You know how I love to get my hands dirty and build things ...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:59:21 PDT
DIY Glow 3D Printer http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Glow-3D-Printer/
DIY Glow 3D Printer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/T5D4/HEXSG4K3/F4ST5D4HEXSG4K3.SMALL.jpg searx If you read my interests, you probably know that I love studying the 3D printer we have at school to see how it works. If anyone wants to know more about 3d printing, there is a really cool article here. Anyway,  I spent about a month (as an engineering student I know how important research is) sket...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 17:11:21 PDT
How to make your first 3d Printed Round Open Cuff Bracelet! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-first-3d-Printed-Round-Open-Cuff-/
How to make your first 3d Printed Round Open Cuff Bracelet! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLL/TF0A/HEXSATLR/FLLTF0AHEXSATLR.SMALL.jpg christinachun This is a relatively straight forward instructable on how you can make your first 3d printed round open cuff bracelet and print it on your home 3d printer or through a service such as Ponoko, i.materialise, Kraftwurx or Shapeways. I will be 3d printing on my Afinia H-Series 3d Printer. You should a...
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Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:34:05 PDT
Mecanum Wheels http://www.instructables.com/id/Mecanum-Wheels/
Mecanum Wheels - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/41QF/HAQ3D8YQ/F5541QFHAQ3D8YQ.SMALL.jpg LancerRobotics3415 https://mega.co.nz/#F!NU4nkSJL!LS-wOHcu1YtxZi5YFgLWiA - MECANUM WHEEL FILES AND ASSEMBLY Problem : Our robot used regular tank drive which only drove forward and backwards, we knew that we had to change this because of how difficult it had become to accurately maneuver throughout the field. Sol...
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:57:00 PDT
Froggy World 5 The Coffee Gripper http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-5-The-Coffee-Gripper/
Froggy World 5 The Coffee Gripper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/6NN6/HEXSRYIJ/FAW6NN6HEXSRYIJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/6NN6/HEXSRYIJ/FAW6NN6HEXSRYIJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/6NN6/HEXSRYIJ/FAW6NN6HEXSRYIJ.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker In Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous plastic frogs, it became necessary to to move the frog from a train car back to the catapult.  Because I couldn't know whether the frog would be upright or sideways--and in what orientation--the gripper was a challenge. I read about the "c...
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:50:20 PDT
3d printable figures http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-printable-figures/
3d printable figures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/XAIQ/HEXS4V44/F5CXAIQHEXS4V44.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/XAIQ/HEXS4V44/F5CXAIQHEXS4V44.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5C/XAIQ/HEXS4V44/F5CXAIQHEXS4V44.SMALL.jpg hergin Hello, I'm self-studying and learning about 3d modeling softwares. I'm here posting some of my partly pre-made digital models and a newer model instructable. My goal is to make some interesting figures and toys (mainly clay-like digital sculptures) with the 3d printing.  Unfortunately I was only a...
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Sun, 31 Mar 2013 11:50:58 PDT
Panoramic Galaxy http://www.instructables.com/id/Panoramic-Galaxy/
Panoramic Galaxy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F51/W4QP/HET1ELMS/F51W4QPHET1ELMS.SMALL.jpg melvinkat A few months ago I upgraded my cell phone to the Galaxy S3.  It's a great phone.  One of my favorite features is it's ability to create panoramic pictures.  However, I noticed that sometimes the pictures didn't quite line up right.  After talking to my brother-in-law about this I found out that the ...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:04:10 PDT
3D Printing a 4,000 year old Pyramid Puzzle & a Twisted Bracelet http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-a-4000-year-old-Pyramid-Puzzle-a-Tw/
3D Printing a 4,000 year old Pyramid Puzzle & a Twisted Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/T18U/HERLT8AI/FDYT18UHERLT8AI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/T18U/HERLT8AI/FDYT18UHERLT8AI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDY/T18U/HERLT8AI/FDYT18UHERLT8AI.SMALL.jpg SolidWorksMagi I use SolidWorks to design robot parts 'n kits 'n many other things.  I also use SolidWorks to teach SolidWorks! 3D Printing a 4,000 year old Pyramid Puzzle ... this lesson will take you through the most basic starter lessons of SolidWorks to get you started designing your own neat stuff.  The 2-Pi...
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:17:27 PDT
Train Seesaw http://www.instructables.com/id/Train-Seesaw/
Train Seesaw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VZ3Q/HELWZFC0/FJ0VZ3QHELWZFC0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VZ3Q/HELWZFC0/FJ0VZ3QHELWZFC0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ0/VZ3Q/HELWZFC0/FJ0VZ3QHELWZFC0.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker A motorized "Brio type" train climbs this seesaw--and its weight flips it down the other side.  The track (actually it's a channel) is 3D printed and can be customized as to angle, radius, length and color. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:65965   Start by printing track.  I lef...
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Mon, 25 Mar 2013 10:28:50 PDT
How to make a 3D printed bender keychain! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-3D-printed-bender-keychain/
How to make a 3D printed bender keychain! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/VIRR/HDOW9ZED/FUOVIRRHDOW9ZED.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/VIRR/HDOW9ZED/FUOVIRRHDOW9ZED.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/VIRR/HDOW9ZED/FUOVIRRHDOW9ZED.SMALL.jpg JoeHoenke Hello! Welcome to my 3D printed bender keychain tutorial. I made this part in solidworks but you can make it in any CAD software. I'm not doing teeth in this tutorial. Sketching The first thing that you want to do is to make a sketch and revolve it. You can do a sketch that looks like mine or ...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:17:01 PDT
Print your own wireless portable speaker! http://www.instructables.com/id/Print-your-own-wireless-portable-speaker/
Print your own wireless portable speaker! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDC/Z8F6/HE07PI60/FDCZ8F6HE07PI60.SMALL.jpg mikestevens! Have you ever wanted a portable speaker like the Jambox by Jabra but not for $200. This is my first design at a portable speaker that you can take anywhere and wireless connect with Bluetooth. It also allows you to charge your phone if necessary. After 6+ years of checking out everyone else's Instru...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:38:49 PDT
Kumadara http://www.instructables.com/id/Kumadara/
Kumadara - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/BROS/HEI4FPXC/FM0BROSHEI4FPXC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/BROS/HEI4FPXC/FM0BROSHEI4FPXC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/BROS/HEI4FPXC/FM0BROSHEI4FPXC.SMALL.jpg Junpei Higashi O~`‰ü Simulation Reaction-Diffusion Pattern make Reaction-Diffusion Pattern to Bear 3D model. 3D model is made by hisashiIMAI ( http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:37321 ) I used Nervous System's blog Archive as reference for make simulation.( http://n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/blog/?tag=reaction-diffusion )...
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Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:27:44 PDT
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp http://www.instructables.com/id/A-fully-3D-printable-GlaDOS-Robotic-ceiling-arm-la/
A fully 3D printable GlaDOS Robotic ceiling arm lamp - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZZ/PDWY/HEI41FEG/FZZPDWYHEI41FEG.SMALL.jpg dragonator In this instructable I will show you how to make a fully 3D printable GlaDOS from Portal (1 and 2), that is also a lamp and can be converted into a robotic arm (how much cooler does it get), With a superled in the eye (this much cooler). Go watch it immediately: This was first intended to be a...
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Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:37:21 PDT
Create your own custom, personal light fixture http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-your-own-custom-personal-light-fixture/
Create your own custom, personal light fixture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/2Y7R/HEBNO8RX/FO42Y7RHEBNO8RX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/2Y7R/HEBNO8RX/FO42Y7RHEBNO8RX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO4/2Y7R/HEBNO8RX/FO42Y7RHEBNO8RX.SMALL.jpg cbryandesign This is an instructable that will guide you through the process that I used in the spring of 2012 as part of my enrollment in Igor Siddiqui's Prototype seminar course. I worked in collaboration with Jeff McCord on this for one semester developing the concept, fine tuning and executing the production...
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Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:36:01 PDT
Ice Crystals: Food-Safe Molds from a 3D Printed Object http://www.instructables.com/id/Crystal-Ice-Food-Safe-Molds-from-3D-Printed-Objec/
Ice Crystals: Food-Safe Molds from a 3D Printed Object - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0G/2RNQ/HEBNHA20/F0G2RNQHEBNHA20.SMALL.jpg danm_daniel This Instructable covers the process of making a food-safe mold from a 3D printed object. I will provide two methods for making an ice mold (one being a tray), and some of the steps can be mixed and matched. My chosen forms are large and small crystals - I thought a large crystal would not only look...
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Mon, 18 Mar 2013 23:04:34 PDT
3D Print flying model rockets http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Print-flying-model-rockets/
3D Print flying model rockets - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4L/37CF/HE7CPWZE/F4L37CFHE7CPWZE.SMALL.jpg Qsilverrdc Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4              3D printing              offers new creativity in the world of model rocket design and fabrication.  Above is a computer model of some printed flying model rocket.   In these ins...
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Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:55:12 PDT
3d Printed Speaker Project http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Printed-Speaker-Project/
3d Printed Speaker Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/HG21/HEBN3QRR/FSJHG21HEBN3QRR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/HG21/HEBN3QRR/FSJHG21HEBN3QRR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/HG21/HEBN3QRR/FSJHG21HEBN3QRR.SMALL.jpg werkhaus This is just a cool project I did to design some speakers from scratch and design them so they match my custom Macbook! I used the internals from some old Logtiech speakers lying around. Keep reading to learn more! Research Before I started, I did a little background research into the sorts of s...
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:44:36 PDT
Printable Camera Mount for MakerGear M2 http://www.instructables.com/id/Printable-Camera-Mount-for-MakerGear-M2/
Printable Camera Mount for MakerGear M2 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7G/A1G2/HEBMZ8LB/F7GA1G2HEBMZ8LB.SMALL.jpg ProfHankD Ok, watching extruded plastic harden is rather like watching paint dry. Yet, somehow it is downright hypnotic.... I also needed to find a way for 20+ students to see what was printing when I gave a demo at a local middle school. I'm certainly not the first to get the idea of pointing a camera at th...
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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:06:57 PDT
3D Printed 'Centrifugal Puzzle Box' - solved with a spin... http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printed-Centrifugal-Puzzle-Box-solved-with-/
3D Printed 'Centrifugal Puzzle Box' - solved with a spin... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6M/W109/HEBNGYFU/F6MW109HEBNGYFU.SMALL.jpg Maundy For this project I decided to explore the world and uses of 3D printing further after my exploration of the 3D printed iPhone cases market where I designed, created and now sell the 'TriStand iPhone Case - 3D printed iPhone cases with built in flip out stands' which stretched the capabilities of 3D ...
By: Maundy

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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:54:53 PDT
Understanding 3D Printing MakerBot Replicator: Setting up and Printing http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-101MakerBotReplicator-CrystalTechSh/
Understanding 3D Printing MakerBot Replicator: Setting up and Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6K/SEW6/HEBNC7GA/F6KSEW6HEBNC7GA.SMALL.jpg OceanusEva Written By Eva Marie Cooper Coauthored by Jeff Wilson If you would like more information or would be interested in hiring me to complete a project for you please email me at cooperevam@yahoo.com. I participate in freelance work so if you would like something prototyped  then email me with informati...
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Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:41:14 PDT
The Bucking Bullfrog http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Bucking-Bullfrog/
The Bucking Bullfrog - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/SWL4/HDYZ85HR/FWFSWL4HDYZ85HR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/SWL4/HDYZ85HR/FWFSWL4HDYZ85HR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWF/SWL4/HDYZ85HR/FWFSWL4HDYZ85HR.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker After seeing the Mechanical Bull for Dolls  http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-Bull-for-Dolls/ by PeckLauros http://www.instructables.com/member/PeckLauros/ ,  I knew this concept had to become a ride In Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous frogs. This project uses two s...
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Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:46:41 PDT
3D Printer Enclosure http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printer-Enclosure-1/
3D Printer Enclosure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/U7VB/HDOWACES/FLXU7VBHDOWACES.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/U7VB/HDOWACES/FLXU7VBHDOWACES.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLX/U7VB/HDOWACES/FLXU7VBHDOWACES.SMALL.jpg schlem Not long after assembling my 3D Printer (the Schlabricator ), my wife, Beehive, AKA She-Who-Must-Be-Obeyed, banished my beloved, but slightly odorous machine to the garage. The structure, originally built for Model-T era vehicles, is behind the house and unusable as a garage, owing to a gnarled Russ...
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Mon, 4 Mar 2013 06:39:40 PST
Google Sketchup Go-Kart http://www.instructables.com/id/Google-Sketchup-Go-Kart/
Google Sketchup Go-Kart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/S5D9/HDOW6EX9/F0WS5D9HDOW6EX9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/S5D9/HDOW6EX9/F0WS5D9HDOW6EX9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/S5D9/HDOW6EX9/F0WS5D9HDOW6EX9.SMALL.jpg hbrearley I have attached a quick animation i made in sketchup, This is my Go-Kart Design. Harrison.Brearley Age:13 Send an email to me at socceroo2000@gmail.com if you want the sketchup or stl files
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Fri, 1 Mar 2013 03:58:01 PST
How to Make a Signet Ring and Seal Your Envelopes in Style http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Signet-Ring-and-Seal-Your-Envelopes-/
How to Make a Signet Ring and Seal Your Envelopes in Style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/WJ9F/HDOVUSR0/FL0WJ9FHDOVUSR0.SMALL.jpg matt_the_maker Nothing is more embarrassing than getting to the end of a letter and realizing that you don't have a good wax seal for the envelope.  With a couple of easy steps, a 3d printer, a kiln, and a spin caster, you can have a signet ring in no time. Submitted by Milwaukee Makerspace for the Instructables ...
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Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:07:02 PST
@TechShopMP: From JPG to 3D Print http://www.instructables.com/id/TechShopMP-From-JPG-to-3D-Print/
@TechShopMP: From JPG to 3D Print - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/Z48X/HD2RYH2U/F9SZ48XHD2RYH2U.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/Z48X/HD2RYH2U/F9SZ48XHD2RYH2U.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9S/Z48X/HD2RYH2U/F9SZ48XHD2RYH2U.SMALL.jpg TSTricky Recently I have been finding that I am doing things in Autodesk Inventor that would be easier for me to do in other tools or that I am recreating something that already exists. This is how to take something from an image file to Autodesk Inventor. Then you can send it to your desired CNC device. I a...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:21:51 PST
Froggy World 4 The Train http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-4-The-Train/
Froggy World 4 The Train - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY5/LO1H/HD4VHRF8/FY5LO1HHD4VHRF8.SMALL.jpg MikeTheMaker In Froggy World, the amusement park for adventurous frogs, we have catapulted, booted and seesawed Froggy.  Upon departing the seesaw http://www.instructables.com/id/Froggy-World-3-The-Seesaw/ Froggy must land in a waiting train car.  The train must be large enough to carry frogs (O scale) ...
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Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:56:37 PST
OCC PUZZLE! http://www.instructables.com/id/OCC-PUZZLE/
OCC PUZZLE! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/4K2E/HDHM3K5C/FZS4K2EHDHM3K5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/4K2E/HDHM3K5C/FZS4K2EHDHM3K5C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/4K2E/HDHM3K5C/FZS4K2EHDHM3K5C.SMALL.jpg badgoose An easy to make puzzle that is fun to solve (or watch people try to) O 1)In any CAD software start by creating a 36 x 100mm rectangle 2)Then in the middle of this create a 12 x 36mm rectangle 3)Extrude the profile by 12mm C 1)Start with a copy of the "O" to get the same dimensions 2)Make a ...
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Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:43:08 PST