So, we're going to need to do some CAD, therefore we'll need some CAD software. There are some nice free-to-use choices out there: tinkercad.com, easily accessible on the web and runs in your browserMicrosoft's 3D Builder, built into Windows...
Well, there was no progress for a few weeks, but recently I got into it again. I had nice few evenings with FreeCad (I'm total beginner in 3D modelling) and designed first revision of a case. It looks like thisKind of classical, laptop-like case. Total...
The Z-axis clamshell half was printed today and will be test fit tonight. I went ahead and created a GrabCAD project page to start sharing CAD files with the community. Please just be aware that the TOME is still under heavy development and the...
My primary goal for this project is to build a functional 3D printer for less than $150 (not including filament), but I really want to try and do it for less than $100. I'll be keeping a tally in the parts section, and a grand total here. The whole thing...
After finding out I had gotten thought to the semi final of the Hackaday prize I realized I still had a lot of work to do. One item on the to-do list was to make a 'productized' version of my project. I had to find way to make a 3D model, luckily hackaday...
At 90 PSI the 3d printed plastic parts are undergoing 1300 lbs of force. They'd pop right off the pipe at probably around 300 lbs. Yet, PVC pipes are used for dangerous (but working) rocket engines and the nozzles don't shear away from the pipe (every...
Looking at the different types of fused deposition modelling 3D printers out there, I noticed thatt they fell into two broad categories:they needed 3D printed or injection molded partsthey were made from laser cut MDFAs I didn't have a 3D printer or...
Goals:- Free (or at least really cheap)- Easy- Available- Open source- Automate: the instruments used have QR code which is scanned when used and reported to the printer queue, so a replacement can be printed and keep stock stable- Usable (with real...
Building things is fun! Writing it all down sometimes takes a back seat when you're on a creative roll. Today I've been putting together documentation to try and flesh out our Hackaday project page. Here's a list of what I've added:3d CAD Files (STL...
The Big One is a flying model rocket version of the rocket seen in the movie Toy Story. The Fins and mounting are printed as one piece as is the nose cone. The parts are designed for a Quest Aerospace 50mm tube (cardboard), that can be purchased from...
Using a microscope sourced on eBay, designed custom 3D-printed motor mounts and gears to control the XY stage and focus. With the exception of using longer screws to replace existing microscope screws so that the motor mounts can be secured, and gluing...
3D .stl files here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1378605 Find a way to 3d print the parts, they are designed for no supports so is very easy to print with 20% infill and 0.2mm resolution.Since is Tito is completely opensource you can find the design...
A detailed bill of materials and all of the files you need to make the laser cut and 3D printed parts can be found on the Make-A-Pede plans page. If you do not have access to a laser cutter or 3D printer, we will soon be offering the laser cut and 3D...
Shortly after moving into our home the Lazy Susan broke. After spending a few months trying to locate a replacement part, without success, I decided to attempt to replace the part with a 3D printed part. Unfortunately, I didn't have a 3D printer...
Once the middle 3D printed 'skeleton' digits are mounted inside the silicone rubber, thread the spring steel cables through the corresponding holes. Once the cables have been threaded through the 3D printed hand base, the finger/thumb tips can be inserted...