Servo mount for Ping)))
A simple 3D printed servo mount to house the Parallax Ping))) sensor. Servo Mount for Sonar Sensor
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!
2-axis printable shaftless linear actuator
I have written before about Thingiverse user fdavies’ ongoing project to produce a 3D-printer that requires no precision-ground shafting or bearings using printable hinged actuators based on the Sarrus linkage (Wikipedia). Why would you want to do that? Well, because precision shafting and bearings are currently beyond the abilities of most 3D printers, and if you can build the printer itself using printable substitutes for them, then you’re that much closer to a truly self-replicating home fab system. Keep it up, man!
MakerBot video
Radar Nineteen on Babelgum did a really nice video about MakerBot Industries, suitable for even non-technical audiences.
More MakerBot holiday printables
I’ll be printing some ornaments as gifts this xmas on my MakerBot CupCake CNC, and you can too! Thingiverse is filling up with holiday printables, check out the newest added things! More: CupCake CNC build, part 5: Pulley & enclosure finishing
DIY batlamp
Feel like you are missing something in your life? It’s probably because you don’t have your own batsignal. Fortunately, thanks to Philipp Tiefenbacher, you can build your own with these plans to make a batlamp.
Print a MakerBot ornament with your MakerBot
Celebrate the holidays in style with these adorable MakerBot ornaments, by Thingaverse user rplumley. They don’t seem to be available for sale, but you can of course print one at home with your own MakerBot (or Reprap).
Mystery Science Theater 3000 shades
From Thingiverse user gianteye. This is how I’ve seen the world pretty much since 1994 or so. CROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!
