3D Printer Projects

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Let It Flow
[Project] 3D Print a Majestic Japanese Water Fountain

Add some relaxation to your office or home with a 3D printed Japanese Water Fountain. The Seattle-based maker and engineer Jeremy Elson recently became inspired by a Shishi Odoshi fountain, and decided to create his own 3D printed miniature version. 

by Tyler Koslow
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♫ Stir it upppp ♫
[Project] 3D Print Your Own Magnetic Stirrer

Need some on-the-run laboratory equipment or just a neat way to mix liquids? One hobbyist named John Coggeshall shows us how to build a 3D printed magnetic stirrer. Let's get scientific!

by Tyler Koslow
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Let's Get Physics-cal
[Project] 3D Print Your Own Animated Physics Toy

Looking for an awesomely interactive project to 3D print this weekend? The Ruiz Brothers and Phillip Burgess have shared Animated LED Sand, a DIY physics toy featured on Adafruit. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Hear That?!
[Project] 3D Printed Mini Bluetooth Speakers

Ever wanted to use your 3D printer to create the ultimate speaker box? Coder and tinker Yasthil Bhagwandeen shares a new Instructables project on how to build your very own 3D Printed Mini Bluetooth Speakers. Now that sounds cool...

by Tyler Koslow
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Weekend Project!
[Project] 3D Print An Actual Earthquake Map

Oakland artist and Instructables user Doug McCune shares a project that shows how you can turn data generated from an earthquake into a 3D printed topographical map. Shake up your weekend with this great DIY project! 

by Tyler Koslow
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Under the Sea
3D Printed Coral Reefs – 4 Most Promising Projects

Recently reefs around the world have been dying off, and it has become apparent that intervention is essential. The below researchers are turning to 3D printing to help in the restoration effort.

by Zachary Hay
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Money in the Bank
[Project] Stash Your Cash in this 3D Printed Secret Coin Bank

Maker Greg Zumwalt is back on Instructables with another 3D printed coin bank. His latest creation is the Simple Secret Box II, a fully 3D printed coin bank with a secret locking mechanism. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Spray Away
[Project] Crank Out the Fun with This 3D Printed Manivelle Water Gun

The summer might be coming to a close, but that doesn't mean you can't soak your friends and family in a water fight. Spray away with this 3D printed Manivelle Water Gun designed by maker Hassan Nasser. 

by Tyler Koslow
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A Fun(gi) Project
[Project] Get Groovy with 3D Printed LED Magic Mushrooms

Turn your home into a magical forest of fungi with the 3D printed Magic Mushroom lighting decoration –created by German designer UniversalMaker. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Float On
[Project] 3D Print Your Own Magnetic Levitation Device!

Instructables user and designer 3DSage has unveiled an amazing 3D printed Levitation Device that you can make at home. It's a crazy contraption that uses a magnet to make objects float before your very eyes! 

by Tyler Koslow
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Modular on Mars
Project of the Week: Travel Terrain With This 3D Printed Modular SMARS Robot

Want to build your own custom robot with no screws attached? The 3D printed SMARS modular robot is the perfect project for beginners and seasoned makers who want a quick and easy introduction to the world of robotics.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Lights, Camera, Action!
[Project] 3D Printed Motorized Turntable for Photo & Video

Want to capture all 360 degrees of an object with your camera? Adafruit has recently shared a 3D printing project that shows you how to create an inexpensive turntable made for photographers and videographers. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Earth Day 2018
[Project] Celebrate Earth Day with This 3D Printed Greenhouse Dome

With Earth Day coming up this weekend, why not celebrate by 3D printing a DIY greenhouse dome for your garden? Polish up that green thumb, it's time to use those maker skills for a Mother Nature-approved project.  

by Tyler Koslow
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The Coolest Bird on the Branch
[Project] 3D Print a Mechanical Hummingbird

It's time to leave the nest and make yourself a stunning and challenging DIY desk ornament. Maker Greg Zumwalt has created a complex 3D printed mechanical hummingbird-themed automata toy--and you can too.   

by Tyler Koslow
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Not Your Average Soda Gun
[Project] 3D Print Your Own NERF Thirst Zapper Gun From Fallout 4

With just a spring and a 3D printer, Croatian digital artist and maker Vedran Marjanovic Wekster shows you how to create a NERF-ified version of the Thirst Zapper gun from the video game series Fallout. 

by Tyler Koslow
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May the Force Be With You
[Project] Use the Force to 3D Print a Darth Vader Automata

Instructables user gzumwalt has created a 3D printed Darth Vader Automata that is bound to cause a great disturbance in the force. Learn how to bring this mechanical Sith Lord to life on your own.

by Tyler Koslow
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3D PCB
3D Printed Circuit Board: How to Make Your Own

Check out this easy project tutorial to learn how to make your own solderless 3D printed circuit board using conductive epoxy.

by Brian Obudho
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Engrave with a 3D Printer
How to Turn Your Creality 3D Printer into an Engraving Tool

Swedish maker and YouTuber Simon Sörensen shares a new instructional video on how to turn a Creality CR-10 3D printer into an engraver with just a few simple steps.

by Tyler Koslow
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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!

by Brian Obudho
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Science Time
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.

by Tyler Koslow
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