Chess à la Voltron
Say hello to Thing #19733 from Joseph Larson of Provo, UT, aka Thingiverse user cymon. It’s his entry in the just-closed TinkerCAD Chess Set Design Challenge. You can browse all 250+ entries….
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
Printable Stub Case Adapts AA Cells to C
A standard-sized AA cell is 0.5mm longer than a standard-sized C cell, but in practice that difference is negligible. Besides “stub case,” an adapter like this is also sometimes called a “sabot.” They can be purchased commercially, but I’d just as soon print my own. And now I can. Thanks again, Thingiverse!
3D Printed UAV Wing with Printed Electronics
A collaboration between Stratasys and Optomec, Inc. has produced the first 3D printed UAV with surface printed electronics.
Rainbow Fused-Filament 3D Apple Logo
Very cool stunt from Thingiverse user acen, using a technique he credits to “zeq.” In fact, this fully 3D version of the original Apple logo is a bit specialized, because the method would be much harder to use on a color object that wasn’t divided into clear horizontal bands of color. Basically, it involves calculating exactly how much of each filament color will go into making your model, cutting those colors to accurate lengths, arranging them in order, and fusing them together.
PopMech Likes Tinkercad for 3D Newbies
What’s the best way to get started 3D modeling? PopMech likes Tinkercad.
Makerslide: Prototyping 3D Tools Made Easier
Travis Good takes a look at Makerslide, a linear tracking and frame system for building personal fabrication machines.
Absurd iPhone Accessories on Thingiverse
Makerbot and Thingiverse just cosponsored a contest to design the most absurd 3D printable iPhone accessory! Check out a few of our favorite entries!