Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

3D printed Xbox controller on Kickstarter

Posted on May 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

So want a portable xbox, here you go.. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130524-darkmatter-3d-printed-arduino-compatible-xbox-laptop-hits-kickstarter.html

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Website to upload your kids drawings, and get a 3D rendering

Posted on May 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Cool idea, you scan in a picture your kids draw (2D) and the site will 3D it for you and print it out.  Not sure on the costs yet (website must be getting hammered). http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130522-make-your-kids-drawings-come-alive-with-3d-printing.html

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Another Bow made from Ski’s and 3D printer handle

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

Another nice ski to bow conversion.  I may have to try this out myself sometime. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130518-diy-home-made-longbow-with-3d-printed-components.html

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Print out your own shotgun slugs

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

This is cool, I can just imagine the custom slugs you can make…bit light thought compared to steel, but for low impact, these could be ideal.  And a good way to prototype. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130520-3d-printed-bullets.html

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A variant of the 3D printed gun is out

Posted on May 21, 2013 by robertwilkie

This one uses some metal to help hold it together and was done with it sounds like a REP-RAP, has a rifled barrel, and TAKES 2 DAYS to print out.  Its called Lulz Liberator.  Lets see, what can I make with … Continue reading →

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New Printrbot (Simple) out

Posted on May 20, 2013 by robertwilkie

The $300 Printrbot simple made an appearance at Maker Faire this weekend.  Looks like a nice design, not so sure how well it would work without a heated bed thought. http://blog.makezine.com/2013/05/19/printrbot-simple-debuts-at-maker-faire/

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Nice homebrewed laser scanner

Posted on May 16, 2013 by robertwilkie

So you can scan in that object to print it out  🙂  Project looks simple enough, no so sure I can afford the camera being used. http://www.metaingegneria.com/scanner-laser-3d/

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You want 3D gun designs, print them.

Posted on May 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Article points out a good point, if you want to get the designs out there, print them out in a book and send them.  That is the “loophole” around the issues with posting up the 3D printed design.  This is … Continue reading →

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Sigh, I need this motor

Posted on May 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

I am looking for a “slow” low volt motor (hard to find these days).  And looky here, someone is making one with a 3D printer.  Now if I only had time to make 30 of these myself.  Oh and the … Continue reading →

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You are out of filament switch

Posted on May 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nothing says “I am stupid” than when you run out of filament, and leave the machine running for another 2 hours. Here is a simple switch with a microswitch to alert you that you are out. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:83274

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