DIY Makerbot-Style 3D Printer for $250
3D modeling is fun, but it’s 10 times better when you can physically print your creations right at your desk. The problem is, 3D printing is typically extremely expensive. But…Not anymore. Inspired...
View ArticleDIY High Resolution 3D Printer
Even though 3D printers have become mainstream and costs have declined, most cannot create a fine level of detail when printing. For rapid prototyping, you can fabricate one yourself such as the High...
View ArticleMakerBot Inspired DIY 3D Printer
By now, you’re probably familiar with the low-cost 3D printer called MakerBot. Essentially, a physical version of a 3D model is constructed by consecutively forming layers of extruded plastic. This...
View ArticleImproved High Resolution 3D Printer
Previously, we showed you a 3d printer which we thought was pretty fantastic. Now, however, the creator has released a new and improved model with an even higher level of resolution (as can be seen in...
View ArticleKinect + 3D Printer = DIY Souvenirs
With the combination of a Kinect and a CNC 3D printer, this installation allows tourists to create a souvenir of themselves. The person strikes a pose on the pedestal, and the image is converted into...
View Article3D Printer for your Minecraft Designs
If you’re one of the millions of Minecraft players out there, this is for you. Two students at MIT Media Lab have created a program that enables players to print 3D models of objects they create in...
View ArticleHow to: Connect a Kinect to a MakerBot
Having an Xbox 360 Kinect and a MakerBot is a perfect combination for scanning and printing 3D models. Typically scanning an object is a complex process (although we have seen some DIY 3D scanners in...
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