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Don't Lose Your Marbles
[Project] 3D Printed Marble Clock

Want to tell the time using marbles? In this project, Görkem Bozkurt teaches us how to use a smart rail system, marbles, and 3D printed parts to make an ingenious timepiece.

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LED Bed Leveler
[Project] 3D Printer Bed Leveling Tool

TechKiwiGadgets teaches us how to make a 3D printed LED bed leveler that uses a DIY sensor and a LED bar graph to tell the relative distance between the print bed and the extruder.

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3D Pen Art: The Most Amazing 3D Pen Creations

3D pen art is an underappreciated medium, but that doesn't stop these talented artists! Here are some of the most amazing 3D pen creations on the internet.

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Getting Crafty with Carbon
CarbonX 3D Printer Filament Review

For those looking to get into printing with Carbon Fiber, 3DXTech's CarbonX Gunmetal Silver Carbon Fiber PLA looks like quite a bargain. We got a spool to test out, so let's see how this exotic material performs!

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Hot Wheels
3D Printed Wheels – The 5 Most Promising Projects

You've heard it before -- 3D printing enables the production of complex designs at a fraction of the cost of conventional means. The same is true for wheels, which we take a look at in the following.

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How to Choose the Correct CNC Material

CNC is a computer controlled fabrication technique and about 30 years older than 3D printing. Fast, accurate, and versatile, it belongs in the advanced maker's toolkit.

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Just a Little More
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?

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A New Age of SLS?
Sintratec S2 SLS 3D Printer – Review the Specs & Price

The Sintratec S2 is a modular SLS 3D printing system that provides an automated end-to-end solution, from the sintering process to material surface treatment. Review the specs and price.

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3ERP Breaks the Stereotype of Rapid Prototyping in China

3ERP is a Chinese rapid prototyping company that offers low-cost prototyping and manufacturing services with the production quality and IP protection that American and European services tend to provide.

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Retro Redesign
Student Redesigns Nintendo 64 Joystick using 3D Printing

Nam Le, a student from California Polytechnic State University, reverse engineered a Nintendo 64 joystick system from scratch using upcycled controllers. His redesign is sturdier, more durable and longer-lasting than current joysticks.

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Another Shot...
3D Printed Gun Blueprints Are Being Sold Online Despite Court Order

Attempting to circumvent a recent court order blocking 3D printable gun blueprints from being shared online, Defense Distributed is now selling the files to customers in states that have not imposed a ban.

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The Fast and the Fabricated
New Bugatti Divo Supercar Features an Elegant 3D Printed Rear Grille

Luxury car maker Bugatti has unveiled the Divo, the latest in a short line of modern superlative supercars. In addition to better handling than its predecessors, the Divo features a showstopping 3D printed rear grille and brake lights.

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Watertight Airboat
[Project] Set Sail in This 3D Printed RC Airboat

For today's Weekend Project, we're looking at a 3D printed RC Airboat by maker Simon Sörensen. After some trial and error, the 3D printing enthusiast was able to create a functional boat design – and you can too!

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The Mighty Mosquito
F36 Mini RC Drone – Is this RTF Drone Worth $10.59?

With technology becoming increasingly cheaper in recent years, it's no surprise that you can now buy a drone for less than $15. The question is, is it worth the trouble, or should you keep saving for something a little more pricey? Today we'll find out, with a short review of the F36 Mini RC Drone.

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Target Practice
[Project] Take Aim With a 3D Printed Miniature Compound Bow

Looking for an affordable and fun project to round out the summer with? Why not practice your archery skills with a fully 3D printed miniature compound bow.

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Fusion3 F410 3D Printer: Review the Specs

The Fusion3 F410 is a professional 3D printer with a large build volume, superb print quality and reliable speed, making it an interesting option for small businesses and educational purposes. Review the facts of this 3D printer here.

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3D Printed Lab – Get Scientific with this Open-Source Laboratory Rocker

Need some affordable scientific equipment to experiment and make a breakthrough discovery? This 3D printed open source laboratory rocker is a terrific tool for biological and molecular mixing applications.

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The Printer's the Limit
3D Printed Jet Engines: The Most Advanced (with Videos)

3D printing is a game-changer in many industries, from shoes to houses to engines! Check out the most advanced of 3D printed jet engines (with videos).

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Perfect for Printing Jewelry
Formlabs Launches Castable Wax Resin for 3D Printing Jewelry

Formlabs, the 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer, has developed a castable wax 3D printing resin for increased part strength and smoother surface finishes when printing complex parts. 

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Cheeky G-code Hack
3D Print Multiple Models One After the Other with 3D Printer G-code Hack

With just a custom bit of G-code, maker and engineer, Replayreb, can 3D print lightsaber pen tops for his small business remotely. The G-code hack ensures that, once a print is complete, it is pushed off the print bed and the next model starts printing.

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