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Sound Over Water
[Project] Floating Portable Speaker

Ever gone for a dip in a lake or the ocean and wished you could get closer to the music? That's exactly what Instructables user BryantM thought when he developed his floating portable speaker, which we'll look at in this Weeked Project.

by Brian Obudho
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Blender: Extrude – Simply Explained

The extrude tool in Blender is essential to modeling anything of quality. It allows you to extend and create a new section of your model. But how does it work exactly, and what are its uses?

by Blu Siber
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Tick Tock
[Project] Auto-Correcting Analog Clock

In this Weekend Project, we build an "old" analog clock, designed by Instructables user gzumwalt. The 3D printed gadget corrects itself via software and an NTP clock server.

by Brian Obudho
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Deploy Rainbows
[Project] NeoPixel Bike Light

This week, Adafruit shows us how to make a sci-fi-inspired bike headlight, inspired by jet engines and rocket boosters. Cycle through various colors and animations with the RGB LED button.

by Brian Obudho
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All About That Flow
Nozzle Clogging vs Hot End Oozing – What’s the Difference?

Clogging – the bane of all 3D printing enthusiasts. Oozing – a lesser known problem often mistaken for the first. So how do you tell them apart? That's what we're here for! Read on for tips and tricks that will help you discover whether your extrusion issue is a single jam or something else completely...

by Emmett Grames
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[Project] Filament Spool Windmill

Since the recent release of Prusament, Dominik Císař at Prusa Research has published some ingenious ways to reuse the spools. In today’s Weekend Project, we'll recycle an empty Prusament spool into a fun windmill.

by Tobias Hullette
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Surface Modeling (CAD) – Simply Explained

Solid modeling -- manipulating and combining blocks -- can only take you so far. This article explains what surface modeling is, exploring the benefits it delivers compared to solid modeling.

by Marko Perić
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Elixir of Life
What Exactly is Bioink? – Simply Explained

Bioinks are the “filament” of bioprinters. Have you ever wondered what's inside them or how they work? Let us give you the tour.

by Ricardo Pires
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6 Examples of Fascinating 3D Printed Products

3D printing has grown to extreme proportions and at a very fast rate. Thanks to improvements in print quality, speed, and price, more uses are being generated every day. Let's have a look at some of the most fascinating roles a 3D printed object can play.

by Blu Siber
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If You Like It...
3D Printed Ring – 4 Best Sources to Find the Perfect Model

Looking for some sweet accessories to add to your collection? Why not try a 3D printed ring? Here are our favorite places to find 3D printable and 3D printed rings.

by Tian Ooi
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Polished Perfection
3D Printed Jewelry – 4 Best Places to Buy It

What better way to dress than with 3D printed jewelry? Whether you're looking to buy some new accessories or just gawk at beautiful jewelry, you've come to the right place. Deck yourself out with innovative designs made by talented artists, all available online.

by Tian Ooi
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Shining Light on the Confusion
3D Laser Printer – What Exactly Is It?

In the always-growing world of 3D printing, there are two types of 3D printers which use lasers to build solid parts. If you are new to 3D printing, you might have already wondered what is a "3D laser printer". Well, let make it clear for you.

by Leo Gregurić
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Mix and Mesh
Meshmixer Supports – How to Generate Supports with Meshmixer

Meshmixer is a small but powerful tool for 3D printing, including generating supports for printable models. Find out all you need to know about Meshmixer supports in this mini-tutorial.

by Tian Ooi
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Ultimate Cosmic Power
3D Printer Power Supply – How to Choose the Right One

Want to upgrade your 3D printer? Maybe you're building one from scratch and need a good power supply? Before you go and buy just any old PSU, read this article to learn why specs are important, how to pick the right PSU, and what to do when it arrives!

by Emmett Grames
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More Than Meets the Eye
Solid Modeling (CAD) – Simply Explained

There's more to solid modeling, a cornerstone of computer-aided design, than meets the eye. Beyond the drawing, a solid model offers details that enable computer analysis and rapid prototyping like 3D printing and CNC machining.

by David Pechter
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LEDs and Lasers
[Project] Make Your Designs Glow with a Laser-Engraved LED Acrylic Sign

Have you ever wanted to make a cool sign for your desk or workplace? Look no further, for here we have a step-by-step guide to creating an amazing-looking display, using a laser cutter, LEDs and acrylic sheeting, as demonstrated by pardy73 on Instructables!

by Emmett Grames
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The Firmest of Handshakes
[Project] Robotic Hand

Open Bionics combines 3D printing and open source designs to make affordable robotic hands that are just as advanced as many commercially available prosthetics. Their latest addition is the Brunel Hand 2.0, which any willing DIYer can print and assemble.

by Brian Obudho
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Brake It, Print It
3D Printing Spare Parts: The Best Sites & Services

Sometimes the spare parts you need are neither sold out nor any longer in production. When that happens, 3D printing comes in to save the day. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the best services for 3D printing spare parts.

by Leo Gregurić
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Piecemeal Programming
OpenSCAD Tutorial for Advanced Users – Modules & Functions

OpenSCAD is a open-source software for 3D modeling and is perfect for making precise and parametric models with just a few lines of code. In this OpenSCAD tutorial, we'll be discussing two features of OpenSCAD that let its best qualities shine through: Modules and Functions!

by Michael Jones
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[Project] All3DP Takes on a 3D Printed Feather Automaton Mechanism

Here's a DIY project that's cool, looks pretty, and will test your DIY prowess. Introducing our redesign of a "feather automaton", originally created by Instructables user "fungusamungus."

by Matthew Evans
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