The future of 3D printing is in your hands
Launching with acclaim on Kickstarter, the 3Doodler literally puts the power of 3D printing in your hands. Consisting of an oversized pen device, it houses an extruder similar to that used in low-end 3D printers. At the press of a button, PLA or ABS filament emerges to be dynamically controlled into whatever shape you desire.
It’s a little more primitive than the printers we are used to seeing, and the outcomes tend to have a squiggly, sketchy and sculptural look about them. But if you are not looking for technical refinement or digital precision, then the 3Doodler is a really fun way to introduce makers to the concept of additive manufacturing.
Click through for a video overview from the Kickstarter campaign as well as a few more images of forms produced using this nifty handheld 3D printer.
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Make your own stuff using: 3D Printing
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Tutorial shows how to liven up your 3D prints
Are you finding the monochromatic output of your 3D printer a little drab? According to Andre Tiemann, coloured prints are easily achievable and he has written up a neat tutorial explaining how to achieve multiple hues… and you don’t even need to have the latest high-tech equipment.
With dual-head extruders becoming more and more commonplace, coloured prints may not seem so exceptional – but what sets Andre’s efforts apart is that he is producing multiple colours from a single extruder.
Referring to the prints as 2.5D (rather than full-blown 3D objects), he explains the process of colour swapping based on layer height to radically change the appearance of the printed object.
“…while this isn’t a breakthrough in 3D printing, it is a fun technique to liven up prints.”
Instructables via 3Ders
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Leaping from the small screen: Printer is coming
Fans will go a long way to bring their favorite shows to life, especially during the long, cold Winter that separates viewing seasons. Game of Thrones fan Daniel Ammann has brought forth the town of Winterfell from the small screen with this faithful 3D printed replica.
With only a few seconds of footage from the opening credits to go by, Daniel also turned to fanart and information on the Wiki of Fire and Ice (a resource based on the novels that inspired the TV series).
The model of the town was made in Solidworks, and the files have been shared on Thingiverse where they are gathering quite a following. (more…)
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Company prints heads of all 32 employees for a sweet holiday gift
Giving candy to your workers to keep them happy has a proven success rate, but here’s a company that took things one step further with a really fun Holiday gift.
Toronto-based Hot Pop Factory was commissioned to produce a 3D printed novelty item for each of the client’s 32 employees. In a bit of a departure from their usual work in architecture and jewellery, the team of Matt Compeau and Bi-Ying Miao set out to turn each employee into a custom 3D printed PEZ dispenser.
The head of each employee was scanned using a Microsoft Kinect motion-sensor and then combined with the necessary mechanical connectors (to attach to the PEZ cartridge) before being sent to an in-house 3D printer.
Click through for a short clip of the 3D scanning in action as well as further info on how they reached the final outcome. (more…)
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Protecting the future using 3D printed contraceptive implants
Israeli-born, Berlin-based designer Ronen Kadushin structures his work around a process called the Open Design Concept, where products can be downloaded, copied and modified much in the same manner as with Open Source software.
He has produced a diverse array of products and designs that follow this distributive method, with a notable concept that targets the much-lauded intrauterine device (IUD).
When one of the world’s most widely used methods of reversible birth control for women costs only a few cents to make, you’d think that it should be affordable to the women who need it. However, an IUD is priced out of reach for many, in particular the younger women who may not be able to afford the $400-$850 price tag.
Ronen’s Bearina IUD is a concept designed to demonstrate the disruptive potential of 3D printed Open Designs to give free and global access to essential products and challenge big players such as the medical juggernauts that aggressively defend their intellectual property.
Click through to discover how the Bearina IUD works, and where to download or purchase one. (more…)
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Intricate sculptures inspired by Gothic and Islamic architecture
Hundreds of layers of coloured paper give the sculptural works by Eric Standley a stunning visual complexity. True to the architectural forms that they draw inspiration from, the structure and composition of the curves has been carefully calculated to enable maximum depth and integrity for the unsupported floating areas.
The latest piece took 60 hours of laser cutting time and around three months to draw the pattern. This patience and dedication certainly pays off as the final works exhibit a meditative visual allure that you might otherwise expect from the most intricate of Tibetan mandalas. To see this effect in laser cut paper is quite remarkable.
More works from Eric’s collection follow after the break. (more…)
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Arduino audio processor packed in to a bottle full of beats
Everyday sounds become dynamic, ever-changing musical tracks with this student concept by Jun Fujiwara from Tama Art University in Japan.
The Re: Sound Bottle hides some complex electronics behind that sleek outer shell, in order to process and pump out some rockin’ beats.
The bottle begins recording as soon as you pop the cork, and it stores these audio samples to then remix them on demand in a cool rhythmic track. Here’s how Jun describes this mini DJ-in-a-jar:
“I felt something missing in the habitual use of music reproduction media, so I thought to create an interactive music medium that changes. By using everyday voices as sources of music, the sounds that are heard all the time every day carry infinite possibilities and help us reaffirm the enjoyment of music. I hope people can experience their own music.”
Click through to see a perky clip of the Re: Sound Bottle doing it’s thing, and you’ll understand why it was a deserving prize winner at the Mitsubishi Chemical Junior Designer Awards in 2012.
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Bring that one-of-a-kind masterpiece to life
Going one step further than sticking those kiddie scribbles on the fridge, Crayon Creatures is now providing proud parents with a unique 3D printing service.
All that’s required is a 2D drawing fresh from the child’s imagination, which is scanned and inflated to form a volumetric model with 3D contours. This data is then printed on a ZCorp 3D printer and shipped back to the family home.
Knowing how quickly kids move from one playful fantasy to the next, it is possible that by the time you receive your print the ‘artist’ has forgotten drawing it altogether! Even still, just watch those smiles of delight as their imagination is brought to life.
Pictured above is the mysterious incarnation titled Hamster on a Speedboat. Click through to the source for more examples from Crayon Creatures.
Crayon Creatures via SolidSmack
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Marketing stunt has listener cast a DIY frozen record
With past attempts to use digital manufacturing techniques to re-interpret the vinyl audio experience having varying levels of success, this cool marketing ploy has what it takes to make a splash.
Produced in limited numbers by the Swedish band Shout Out Louds, a select few received a silicone mold and instructions on how to cast an ice record of the band’s latest single – a poignant song about fading love.
Click through for an unboxing clip from Anna in Spain, one of the lucky recipients of the Blue Ice package, as well as a short video of the casting process that shows how the frozen track is meant to sound.
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Web series uses puppets to inspire the next generation of inventors
Adafruit continues in their quest to make DIY electronics easy for all ages with Circuit Playground, a children’s web series that teaches electronics in a quirky and fun way.
“We’ll have each component have a story, a song and something to do”
From Cappy the Capacitor to Hans the 555 Timer Chip, this light-hearted approach will enable enquiring youngsters to immerse themselves in technology as they gain valuable real-world knowledge.
Supporting the show there are additional fun low-tech teaching aids including a colouring book and a set of plush dolls that will bring the characters to life. Combine this with the Circuit Playground iOS app and you’ve got plenty to not only keep the kids entertained and engaged with the learning process, but also maintain the underlying goal of inspiring the next generation of engineers.
“We want to celebrate the fun and good parts of making things, and even tackle complex subjects like what’s ‘good’ to make”
Circuit Playground is scheduled to air in March on Google+ and Ustream.
via Wired
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