Making a Hexacopter Using The 3Doodler
Designing and building hexacopters using the 3Doodler 3D printing pen.
3D Printing & Imaging
If you’re a maker, 3d printing is an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal. Not only can it help bring your projects to life faster, but it can also offer unique results that would be difficult (or impossible!) to achieve with traditional methods. In these blog posts, we’ll provide you with some essential information and tips regarding 3D printing for makersโincluding the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether youโre already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
mc squares : Why We Dumped A Commercial Resin Printer For A Hobbyist FDM Printer On Our Prototypes
I had several unique design problems when I began my entry into manufacturing. My biggest problem was that I was completely new to industrial design and manufacturing; the first CAD drawing in my life was also my first serious attempt at designing a manufacturable product, mc squares. My vision for the product was to democratize […]
3D Printing A Samus Aran Costume From Metroid
3D printing and cosplay make a great team with this Samus Aran suit.
Ghost Gunner: A CNC Mill For Making Untraceable Guns
Defense Distributed, the group that has been making headlines by using 3D printers to make guns and gun parts has some new headline material. They’ve just released their own CNC Mill, called the Ghost Gunner, specifically aimed at manufacturing reliable firearm parts.ย The term “Ghost Gunner” is a reference to the fact that these parts, […]
Eagle Scout Project: 3D Printing In A Public Library
A large part of obtaining Eagle scout status is to do a project that benefits the community. Often these are things like park benches, drinking fountains, etc. Jacob Bruner had different ideas though. He wanted to bring 3D printing to his community. I especially loved the fact that this project doesn’t just provide something to […]
3D Printing Tips: Calibrate Your E-Steps
A very common problem found in 3D printing is that your E-Steps aren’t perfectly dialed in. This can result in little bulges or spots that are too thin. Most 3D printer manuals suggest that you check your E-steps when you begin, but the description of how to test can be a bit confusing sometimes. […]
When in Rome, Eat 3D-Printed Food at Maker Faire
At Maker Faire Rome, attendees will be confronted with 3D printed food โ and may even get a taste.
