http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:tool Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:51:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) en-us Copyright 2010, Thingiverse.com http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3598
There are some tools that are nice to have close to you when you're a MakerBot operator. I made this little tool rack that is easily mounted on the side of the MakerBot. It holds three sizes of allen keys; One for the M3, the M5 and the M8 bolts. It also has room for a little adjustable wrench and a standard flathead screwdriver for loosening or tightening the wires on your extruder board. It also has a hook that I use to hold the hot pad for handling my Heated Build Platform

I've also provided the SketchUp source files, so feel free to modify and improve it!

NOTE: there are two versions. One just have normal holes and hexagonal holes for the allen keys, while the other has drop-shaped holes to obey the 45-degree rule. I've actually found that with the right settings I was able to print the non-dropshaped fairly well, so that's the one I used. ]]> chrille Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:53:18 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3598 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3508
A c-clamp in any size you want. The provided STL file is for a #8 nut. ]]> LogicG8 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 03:46:11 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3508 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3482
Here are some miscellaneous toolholders that can be scaled to fit practically any tool.

I was in the market for something like this myself, and was looking around searching for toolholders. The problem however is that there ar alot more different sized tools than there are toolholders that match, so then you end up with something that just looks awful and doesnt fit 100% to anything.

So regarding this project the goal was to make many different shaped toolholders that could easily be customized to fit any tool.

And again a big thanks to the makerbot crew for the plastic that made this:)


(Just an FYI - Everyone of my toolholders are printed on my full size makerbottable makerbot thingiverse.com/thing:3285)
]]> Webca Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:11:48 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3482 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3447
So this is a case for the Bus Pirate v3 board from Seeed Studio found at seeedstudio.com/depot/bus-pirate-v3-assembled-p-609.html?cPath=61_68

v3 is much smaller than then v2 board that is found here.

Mods for the future are better accessibility to visualize the surface mount LEDs

I also included the Sketchup File that I am using for any modifications. Hope someone can enjoy it as much as I did.

This is a derivative of the following Bus Pirate v2 cases
dev.thingiverse.com/thing:1716
thingiverse.com/thing:2135 ]]> dsralph Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:41:00 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3447 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3443
This is more or less a "fountain pen" I put together in Google Sketchup. Fountain Pens are designed to deliver their ink to the paper via capillary action, where the surface tension of the ink is so high that it overcomes gravity. However, when that surface tension is broken (i.e. when the pen hits paper), the ink starts to flow.

Traditional fountain pens use an ink application device known as a Nib, which has two metal pieces that pull apart slightly to deliver the ink, however this design forgoes that concept and just uses a small tube to deliver the ink.

NOTE: This pen has not yet been printed, so I have no clue whereas to if it will print properly, if it can write, or even how much ink it can take without spilling. It also doesn't have an end cap! If this pen works I'll try to fix the latter problem in a later revision. With that being said, it would be greatly appreciated if someone printed this pen so I could have some means of feedback! ]]> gamer1682 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:03:12 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3443 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3407
Quick Test to make sure your XY steppers are going the right way. ]]> mctrivia Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:03:31 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3407 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3285
The reprap is not the only 3d printer that can replicate itself, now the Makerbot can to.

This Makerbot is made out of aproximatly 150 individual pieces that is printed on , "yes you guessed it) a Makerbot.

My Makerbot worked hard everyday for about a month straight to finish this project, and i am immensly happy about the end resoult.
There are more pictures on the bottom of this page;)

(The pictures doesnt do it justice one bit, but it really is a thing of beauty)

Now i have added a zip file that includes all stl- and max-files. ]]> Webca Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:22:10 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3285 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3234
This is a knob that screws nicely onto the M8 threaded rods for the Z-Axis on a Makerbot. Inspired by Zaggo's thingiverse.com/thing:975, this knob is quick to print. ]]> Stefan Fri, 28 May 2010 15:13:45 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3234 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3160
If you've got the spring loaded ram chips, or you're only putting in one, you might not need this, but if you have to upgrade a large number of ram chips of the style that need to be forcefully pushed in, it's hard on the hands.

This tool makes it easy to apply an even amount of force across the whole chip without digging a hole in your thumbs or hands, using either the top curved surface against the heel of your palm or the two thumb depressions on either side. ]]> ssd Tue, 18 May 2010 21:54:50 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3160 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3122
A must have for classroom teachers. This "pen" was designed to be a fitting for the standard classroom chalk (3/8"D). It's adjustable and pretty stable (as far as my knowledge goes in its design). I'm a little unsure if its 3D printer friendly, but if you have one of those really expensive 3D printers, hey why not give it a shot and upload some photos. Hope you enjoy ]]> Matt Fri, 14 May 2010 02:24:35 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3122 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3116
IMG_1626This is a filament spindle for your MakerBot, RepRap, or other filament based 3D printer out there. We've spent quite a bit of time getting the design just right, and this spindle / box combo is very reliable. ]]> makerbot Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:06:11 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3116 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3105
I just got my Panavise Jr today, and I was disappointed by the knob on it. I wanted it to have a crank, so I made one in SketchUp, and this is what I got. I don't have a MakerBot, so if you make one, let me know how it works. (I'd also love it if someone would make one and mail it to me... PLEASE) ]]> zuixro Tue, 11 May 2010 20:13:00 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3105 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3092
The Helping M is a very portable clamp to help you hold in components during soldering jobs.

I started on this _after_ hand-soldering the 52 SMT components for the HBP :-P

1. There is no need to bend the component wires to hold in the component during soldering
2. Adapts to different sizes of circuit boards: Max about 7 to 8 inches wide
3. With some velco, interchangeable heads allow usage for capacitors, resistors, ICs
4. Once mounted, The Helping M is able to move laterally to press on different components
5. The Helping M slides up and down your board easily too
6. The Helping M also serves as a prop when you flip the circuit board around, to position the board in the right position to solder easily ]]> juniortan Mon, 10 May 2010 14:38:16 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3092 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3090
There was a single edge razor blade included with my makerbot to use for removing parts from the build platform. I do not like using a naked blade, and did not have a holder for it, so I made one. ]]> suavepotato Mon, 10 May 2010 06:53:46 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3090 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3081
Changing guitar strings can sometimes be boring because the knobs have to make a lot of turns; but with this useful tool you can do it easily and fast. ]]> Pieppo Sun, 09 May 2010 15:59:45 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3081 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3053
A simple flashlight using a 20mm coin cell and jumbo LED. Can be used as a stand-alone object or built into a larger design (e.g. keychain). ]]> degroof Thu, 06 May 2010 23:17:55 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3053 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3034
Here my second 3D design I've ever done. ]]> johnbobsone Thu, 06 May 2010 02:18:11 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3034 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3022
This is an XY table for a desktop dremel-powered vertical mill. The rest of the assembly isn't completed yet, but I after seeing NickAmes' work ( thingiverse.com/thing:2956 ), I figured I should post this and see if it might be useful to his project. I still plan on finishing this when I get a chance, but collaboration can't hurt.

The basic idea here is that the X and Y stages are the same part and can be assembled into as long a stage as you like. X and Y stages are held together by a pair of M3 all-thread rods which are tightened by nuts on each end to place the stage in compression. each slide has a captured M6 nut which engages an M6 all-thread rod with a handle something like this:
thingiverse.com/thing:2086

The slides are keyed together with 3mm keys (not yet modeled) and fastened by 4-8 M3 SHCS. The whole affair is attached to the table or bench by screws through the Y-axis endcaps. T-nuts (not yet modeled) would have a captive nut so that parts can be secured to the x-stage. As-is it might suffice as an XY table for an existing drill press, if you have one.

NOTE:
1) These may have to be walked through blender before they can be skeinforged. ]]> pandelume Wed, 05 May 2010 22:06:49 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3022 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2986
It's a pocket multi-tool
It's a Hex Bit Driver
It's a Bottle Opener (for beverage of choice when project is done)

I wanted to create something useful to keep in your pocket.


Details:
4 Hex Bit Slots (1/4")
Bottle Opener (Optional Reinforced Bottle-opener mode w/ metal bits)
Pocket-Safe Bit Storage
Dimensions: 2.3" x 2" x 0.4" w/o bits

Bits: (print your own)
#1 Phillips
#00 Phillips
#4 Flat head
#2.5 Flat head
3/16" Flat head
T15 Torx
1/8" Hex Driver
Awl

***or insert your own metal ones***


Next up-- design your own unique screws and bits

]]> andyg Wed, 05 May 2010 16:39:21 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2986 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2972
This is a set of helping hands designed to be entirely printable AND able to be extended when needed.

The all site around a tidied up version of the lockable joint I posted previously ( thingiverse.com/thing:2872 )

NOTE: sorry for the poor rendering I'm still getting used to using sketchup. It doesn't show but the arms should be fully pose-able.

I have improved the link itself, created a quick "Clamp" form of the link for holding PCBs, and created a base where 4 "arms" can be attached.

NOTE: Thanks go to Pandelume for the suggestion to replace the traditional 6 sided nut with a fluted thumb screw!


The base may seem rather small but if two arms are being used to hold the PCB then the other two can be extended and locked into position as legs to give the more stability.

The based is very simple at the moment as I didn't want to complicate an already experimental design unnecessarily

This is an experimental design (I have tried to make the thread large but dont know how well it will print), however If the design works (assuming I will have to make some mods) then I would like to design a range of different "Heads" other than the PCB clamp provided as part of this design.

I've included the SKP file for anyone interested - As a point of interest I had trouble with sketchup when calculating interceptions between models, and found that the software is much less likely to leave hidden holes in my designs if I work with the model at 10 to 100 times normal scale and then shrink it down for generating the STLs.

I posted a lockable ball and socket link yesterday as part of my design work leading up to this.


]]> whowhatwhere Wed, 05 May 2010 13:58:31 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2972 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2956
This is a makerbot-printable dremel based milling machine, and my entry for the make/makerbot contest. I wasn't able to finish printing it before the deadline, so it is untested, and should be regarded as a prototype. After I finish printing, I will release a revised version that will fix any bugs that come up.

The axises move on dovetail slides. When completed, it will have a travel of 11cm on the x axis, 5cm on the y axis, and 10cm on the z axis.

So far, I have printed half of the x axis and part of the y axis. The dovetail slide moves freely with little slack or wobble, even though the print warped. This makes the rest of the machine look very feasible, and I'm confident that it will be able to machine aluminum (shallow cuts, of course) when it's finished. ]]> NickAmes Wed, 05 May 2010 06:50:32 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2956 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2872
One thing I really want to be able to do with the maker bot is make more things to help me make more things.

This is an experimental design for a lockable pivot joint intended to be used (with about 5 brothers) in making a set of helping hands to hold circuit boards etc.

This should print without any problems on a makerbot (although it's small at the bottom so may be a little unstable - need to watch that :)

The sections join onto each other and the nut can be used to tighten the joint or lock it in a fixed position.

This could also be used to create pose-able armatures.

The full design for the helping hands is not ready (I've not finished modeling the clamp grips (variations of the same mechanical principle).

This is my first attempt at a screw/bolt thread, if anyone tries to print this out please let me know how it goes, I try very hard to respond to feedback in my designs and I'm happy to take suggestions.

UPDATE:
An updated version of this part can be found in my helping hands design: thingiverse.com/thing:2972 ]]> whowhatwhere Tue, 04 May 2010 21:08:08 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2872 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2834
This is a design for a desk vice that could be printed with a makerbot, obvioulsy this would not be as solid a normal metal desk vice, however it should still be strong enough for many light jobs.

The vice head could be shod with metal (using a couple of metal strips and a few drops of glue) to improve the usefulness of the tool.

I designed it around a long metal bolt I have in my junk draw, but the design could be modified to use a commodity bolt available at a hardware store or preferably a printable threaded bolt (still trying to figure out how to make threads in Sketchup - any advice on this would be appreciated).
]]> whowhatwhere Mon, 03 May 2010 03:39:14 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2834 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2765
It's an universal screw clamp, made out of 4 different parts to be printed out plus a M4 screw and nut.

Idea
Basically i wanted to have some kind of "universal screw clamp" as a reference design, because i love to do all sorts of handywork and crafting. Sometimes when you glue stuff together you just don't have the right tool to hold everything in place while you wait for the glue to bond properly. so, this is my solution to this problem. I'm really looking forward to develop this idea later on and make it even better and more universal. :)

Function
- There is an U-shaped main part that serves as the basic structure.
- In the top of this u-shape is a standard M4 nut that gets glued in so it does not fall out. (a snug fit should hold it in there too)
- Into the M4 nut we screw a long enough M4 bolt, with the head of the screw pointing away from the u-shape.
- Onto the head of the screw we mount a handle, so we don't need any tools to tighten up the clamp.
- On the bottom of the screw there is a ball joint made out of two extruded parts with the ball beeing attached to the M4 screw.
This should help to clamp uneven stuff together and prevent the screw from trying to twist the clamped parts.
This ball joint is really highly experimental. I have no idea how good it will work with extruded parts and if i can even get the ball inside the ball cage. It's made to be able to snap in there, but i have no idea if that works in reality with ABS parts...

Aditional info
This is actually my first design for an extruded part and i don't have my Makerbot yet to test the geometry, tolerances and stability of everything, so take this as a alpha-version or preview that has not been tested yet!

The original design was made on SolidWorks. I still have an old license from the time i was studying microtechnics. It's the CAD tool i am used to and i could not find any open source tool with similar gui yet.

Important for every SolidWorks user: If you have problems with the STL files (Skeinforge crashing) try to import and export them with Blender. Somehow the STL format that SolidWorks saves in is not the same as Blender exports to...

Comments are always welcome, and as soon as i have my CupCake up and running you can expect some updates and hopefully even a printed version that works ]]> Protonite Sun, 02 May 2010 19:37:50 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2765 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2704
029Ever open a 2 liter bottle of soda only to find it went flat:(. Well not anymore, my mission was to make the world a bubblier place:) My thing will allow one to pump air into a soda bottle to increase pressure so you lose less CO2 or better know as bubble's. Also could be used as a scientific tool as a pressurization/depressurization chamber. This is a prototype and may need tweaking if it doesn't work i know i can get it to by tweaking and maybe use of 1 o-ring. ]]> TomMatten Sat, 01 May 2010 02:55:25 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2704 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2698
This is so you can make a larger wheel that can navigate small stairs/steps ... maybe with your robot ... Ideally, each individual OmniWheel would have a motor but this is the affordable solution using one motor driven center gear.

You can snag a 50mm diameter OmniWheel with a 3mm hub diameter out of this for your robot too ... not even use the outer mounting plates.

All these parts are MakerBotable ...

Here's a Demo animation;
brainless.org/MultiMedia/Pictures/SW-Portfolio/StrollerWheelb.gif


This is another of many entries to the makezine.com/go/makerbot contest ...

blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/makerbot_giveaway.html

I'm starting to get dizzy from all the dreaming 'n scheming 'n sketching my brains out for this contest.
]]> SolidWorksMagi Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:16:29 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2698 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2695
Somebody asked for a Cryptex ... so here\'s a simple Cryptex with only 300 combinations ... I think the math is right ... for one ring;

Programming the combination is the little key tabs that slip into 1 of 3 positions for each of the 5 circular positions on a ring and there are 5 rings, with 5 choices each.

n P k = n!/(n-k)! = (5!/(5-3)! = 60 and with 5 rings = 300 combinations.

So much confusion on the math ... I'll look into it more ...

I just realized that if I use more rings (easy modification to this kit ... just make it longer with more coding cylinders) then it could be words or phrases ... standard size paper could result in over a dozen letters at this over-sized design.

If I spent a little more time on this all the rings could be the same width ... but this is enough to do the job and get the concept across.

Alas, there's no place for acid in a glass to break ... this is intended as a toy for children smart enough not to eat the programming keys.

The storage cavity is 50mm x 100mm ...

All these parts are MakerBotable too!

If I had access to a MakerBot to actually build and test my creations ... that would help.


This is another of many entries to the makezine.com/go/makerbot contest ...

blog.makezine.com/archive/2010/04/makerbot_giveaway.html ]]> SolidWorksMagi Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:15:03 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2695 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2682
My kids need help with chopsticks. This can hold them together so they can focus on eating. ]]> owenscenic Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:19:43 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2682 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2681
A tiny little piece that goes above a peephole and is held in place with a small nail. Prevents any weirdos from looking into your condo/hotel/office/whatever. When YOU need to use the peephole, just slide it out of the way and take a peek. Release it and it'll cover the peephole again. Thanks, gravity! ]]> Srsguy Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:25:21 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2681 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2644
Hello all fellow makers,
This is a Make Magazine bookend that has the basic shape of a construction triangle with the word Make written on top. This was one of my first designs and should come out great on a 3D printer like the reprap or makerbot.
note: dimensions about (6"x6"x1.5") ]]> ecahseb14 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:08:15 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2644