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 | How to: Connect a Kinect to a MakerBot
Having an Xbox 360 Kinect and a MakerBot is a perfect combination for scanning and printing 3D models. Typically scanning an object is a complex process (although we have seen some DIY 3D scanners in the past). With this combination,... |
 | 3D Printer for your Minecraft Designs
If you're one of the millions of Minecraft players out there, this is for you. Two students at MIT Media Lab have created a program that enables players to print 3D models of objects they create in the game. Items to be printed are designated by... |
 | Massive RepRap DIY 3D Printer
We've seen plenty of 3D printers in the past, but none this big. This homemade 3D printer printed out a part that is 15"x15"x10." It's a tad on the slow side though: it accomplished the print job above in a little less than 2 days.
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 | Kinect + 3D Printer = DIY Souvenirs
With the combination of a Kinect and a CNC 3D printer, this installation allows tourists to create a souvenir of themselves. The person strikes a pose on the pedestal, and the image is converted into numerical code which is then sent to the 3D... |
 | Improved High Resolution 3D Printer
Previously, we showed you a 3d printer which we thought was pretty fantastic. Now, however, the creator has released a new and improved model with an even higher level of resolution (as can be seen in the pictures above). With commercial 3D... |
 | MakerBot Inspired DIY 3D Printer
By now, you're probably familiar with the low-cost 3D printer called MakerBot. Essentially, a physical version of a 3D model is constructed by consecutively forming layers of extruded plastic. This project is a DIY version of MakerBot which... |
 | DIY High Resolution 3D Printer
Even though 3D printers have become mainstream and costs have declined, most cannot create a fine level of detail when printing. For rapid prototyping, you can fabricate one yourself such as the High Resolution DLP 3D Printer. Homemade yet... |
 | DIY Makerbot-Style 3D Printer for $250
3D modeling is fun, but it's 10 times better when you can physically print your creations right at your desk. The problem is, 3D printing is typically extremely expensive. But...Not anymore. Inspired by the MakerBot 3D printer, this DIYer... |
| | DIY 3D Printing at Home with MakerBot
If you've ever dabbled in 3d modeling, creating a design from nothing is an outstanding feeling. If only you could somehow export it to the real world...but 3D printers cost thousands of dollars, right? Wrong! While most high end 3d printers... |
