3D Printer Projects

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[Project] 3D Printed LED Ring Lamp with a Wood Veneer Finish

This weekend, we're looking back at a 3D printed LED ring lamp created by designer and maker "adylinn". This light fixture is stylish and easy to make, and even has a walnut wood veneer finish on the outside!

by Tyler Koslow
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Flutter Away
[Project] 3D Printed NeoPixel Butterfly Ring That Flutters with Light

Want a 3D printing project that will hone your design and circuitry skills, all while giving you a butterfly ring that flutters with light? Then break out of that cocoon and build yourself this 3D printed NeoPixel butterfly ring.

by Tyler Koslow
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Don't Lose Your Marbles
Project of the Week: 3D Printed High-Speed Marblevator Mini Machine

Maker and Instructables regular Greg Zumwalt has created the 3D printed Marblevator Mini, a marble machine with a high speed loop mechanism that can handle over 324,000 marble runs per day. Check out how you can build this jaw-dropping project yourself! 

by Tyler Koslow
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Grinding Gears
[Project] 3D Print Your Own Workshop-Ready Steampunk Goggles

Many steampunk cosplay items provide mechanical style and an aesthetic look. But these elaborate 3D printed steampunk goggles are equipped with prescription lenses and welding filters that will keep your eyes safe while you're in the workshop.

by Tyler Koslow
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Open Source Seas
Project of the Week: 3D Print a Solar-Powered Open RC Boat

Want to spend the summer days sailing the seven seas and soaking up the sun? Thingiverse user UniversalMaker shows us how to build a 3D printed Open RC Boat equipped with solar panels.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Make Haste With Your Waste
[Project] Create a 3D Printed Pocket Microscope from E-Waste

Have an ancient DVD or CD drive collecting dust in your garage? You can use your 3D printer and a recycled lens to create an e-waste pocket microscope. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Grow Your Maker Skills
[Project] Make Your Garden Glow with 3D Printed LED Flowers

Want to give your 3D printer the green thumb? Autodesk and Instructables content creator Becky Stern shares a project on how to make 3D printed light-up flowers with LED lights. 

by Tyler Koslow
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All-Powerful Prop
[Project] Wield the Power of the Infinity Gauntlet from New ‘Avengers’ Film

Looking forward to the release of Avengers: Infinity Wars? Why not become the most powerful villain in the Marvel universe with your own 3D printed Infinity Gauntlet. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
[Project] Five Things to 3D Print for Your Cinco De Mayo Celebrations

Are you getting ready to celebrate the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo this weekend? Prep for the festivities, which usually entail endless margaritas, music, and food, with some of these Cinco de Mayo-themed 3D prints!

by Tyler Koslow
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1-Up
Project of the Week: Make Your Own Coin-Spitting Mario Question Block

For this week's Project of the Week, 3D print and Arduino your way to this coin-spitting Question Block from universe of Nintendo favorite, Mario.

by Matthew Mensley
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Show Me The Money!
[Project] 3D Print Your Own Honeycomb-Designed Card Wallet

Need a safe and sleek place to store your credit cards, gift cards, and your other wallet inhabitants? This fully 3D printed Card Wallet is extremely easy to make, and has a card pusher to give you instant access to your plastic money!  

by Tyler Koslow
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Ready, Aim, Print
[Project] Take Aim With This Awesome 3D Printed Mini Crossbow

South Korean maker "DIYPark" shows us how to create a fully 3D printed and functional Mini Crossbow. Set up some targets and take aim, because it's time to get your archery on.  

by Tyler Koslow
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OKAY 2 Play
[Project] 3D Printed OKAY 2 Synth Brings Music to the Maker’s Ears

Oskitone's new and improved OKAY 2 is a mind-blowing DIY synth that you can 3D print and put together on your own. Hone your 3D printing and soldering skills with this sweet musical instrument and let the sounds sweep you away!

by Tyler Koslow
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Make Your Soda Shine
[Project] 3D Print Your Own Customizable Soda Can Lamp

An engineer named Arnd (also known as AHNT) recently shared a fun 3D printing project, showing us how to create an customizable soda can lamp that can you light up with LEDs or a candle. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Weekend Project!
[Project] 3D Print Your Own Mechanical Laser Show!

Looking for a weekend DIY project? Check out this awesome 3D printed hand-powered mechanical laser show created by software developer Evan Stanford. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Easter Edition
[Project] 3D Printed Candy Dispenser

Get your sweet tooth ready for Easter's endless barrage of chocolate bunnies and Cadbury Eggs with a 3D printed candy dispenser. This project was originally designed by HelioxLab, and recently presented by the Dutch 3D printing filament producer colorFabb. 

by Tyler Koslow
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The Key to Organization
[Project] Make Life Easier with the Pocket-Sized Keytool

Looking for an easy way to organize your life? This 3D printable keytool will hold your keys, USB, a small ruler, a docking device for your phone, and even a bottle opener all in one place.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Shred the Gnar
[Project] Shred the Streets with Your Own 3D Printed Longboard

LulzBot shows us how to build a fully functional longboard using 3D printing technology. You can follow along with their surprisingly simple instructions or use them as a basis to build your own board. 

by Tyler Koslow
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One Way Ticket to Hogwarts
[Project] 3D Printed Harry Potter Spectrespecs with LED Lights

Eight-year-old maker Purple Oranji turns Adafruit NeoPixel goggles into a pair of 3D printed Spectrespecs, the zany light-up shades featured in the Harry Potter movies. This weekend project is the perfect way to show your kids that a 3D printer is just as extraordinary as a magic wand. 

by Tyler Koslow
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