This is my improvement on my own design thingiverse.com/thing:3915

V1 of the design could fall apart when the box was rotated 90 between states. This version fixes that but since the instructions are completely different and it is more work to assemble I made it a variant.

Video of it spinning around: youtube.com/watch?v=u0XMJx0voJU
Video of the lids being printed(before I made lid thicker): youtube.com/watch?v=-ZDZ3nH7Ugo

I made this toy Apple II+ computer as a prop to go with my 8" Mego action figures. Mego action figures were a popular toy from the 70s. megomuseum.com

This computer will to go into a diorama for some upcoming 8" Lost action figures.

For more information see lasermego.com/latest-news/19scaleappleiicomputer

This is the pfiercest printable pfrostruder around!

I wanted to expand my printing capabilities and instead of actually buying a Frostruder, I came to the conclusion I have an awesome 3d printing powerhouse...Why not just print one?!

This is still in the beta test stage, i'm waiting for my solenoids to arrive, but thought I should release this and see what people think and or can come up with to improve the design.

Update 11/29/10: Now with smaller file sizes

Pull those space invaders straight out of 1978 and print your own.

useless item :-)

A small, battery-powered gyroscope.

Update (6/29/10): Here's a video of one in action. Note that I used 4 button cells instead of 2. youtube.com/watch?v=Ov5WVhhIdWo

Update (6/30/10): Added a DXF file for lasercutting. If you use 5mm stock, the result should be about the same. You'll need to drill out the pivot holes, though.

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.

This was inspired by a TED video by Tom Wujec. See it here: ted.com/talks/lang/eng/tom_wujec_demos_the_13th_century_astrolabe.html I spent some time drawing this in Corel and used a variety of sources for copying the lines. The electric astrolabe from here; astrolabes.org/electric.htm was an excellent source and star fields can be printed for any location. Thanks to James Morrison for that. Another good source is from Daniel Rislove here: uwsp.edu/physastr/rislove/astrolabe/resource.htm You can print a paper version to test it. You can download a program for creating sundials and astrolabes ( they cost ) here: pagesperso-orange.fr/blateyron/sundials/shadowspro/
Since I currently live in Peru I was interested in creating an Astrolabe for Southern hemispheres, they work in reverse so I needed to create a different outer ring and rete. I have included parts for both hemispheres. The instrument is probably not very accurate as I used images as a starting point then drew over them using the line tool. It was easy to create the outer ring division in Corel accurately but the hemisphere lines in the centre were more difficult. If anyone knows a way of doing these mathematically for any longitude please let me know. Next step is to have a go at making this with a bronze plate using our Roland EGX 350.

Update 02010-06-02
Uploaded fixed version of "the man_on_the_silver_mountain.gcode". This should play at the same speed as the video. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Note: there were 11 downloads for previous version.

Update 02010-06-01
The mid2cnc code used to create the gcode is on GitHub: github.com/TeamTeamUSA/mid2cnc

This is a geeky tribute to Ronnie James Dio and his epically epic "Man On The Silver Mountain" vocal by Miles Lightwood of TeamTeamUSA.

youtube.com/watch?v=wxxOPvLg7o0

RIP (Rock In Peace) Ronnie, you will be missed.

\m/(^_^)\m/

Thanks to Slowhand (http://www.instantpowertabs.de.vu) for the source PowerTab file, and Tim R. Gipson (drmn4ea at google mail) for the awesome mid2cnc script.

Go!

NOTE: THING:4599 IS AN UPDATED VERSION OF THIS WITH A LITTLE THICKER TRAILING EDGE FOR DURABILITY.

This is a rubber band powered flying thing. Range 50 feet using a standard 3" x 1/8" rubber band.

Per Natetrue's recommendation, I rounded the ends of the blades. File: flying_thing_100601b_rounded.stl has the rounded blades. see last image.

See images "flying_instructions_page_1/2.jpg"

--- SAFETY WARNING LABEL ---
Use appropriate eye protection especially in the case of inter-office warfare. Care should be taken to avoid unprotected non-combatants.

This is NOT a child's toy; any use by children should be under close adult supervision.

After using simple 1/2 inch PVC conduit as blowguns in a Nerf war, I figured I could print up a revolver to increase my firing rate. Designed for Nerf N-Strike darts (up to 80mm length, 15mm diameter), this revolver fits six darts and can fire them one after the other (it's a blowgun, for simplicity and accuracy).

It's designed to fit snugly onto a nominal 1/2-inch PVC conduit pipe (21mm OD, 3mm wall thickness), and uses 10 4x1.5mm neodymium disc magnets to lock the chambers into alignment.

Known issues

- If the end piece is printed airtight, when firing, some air may leak into the adjacent dart chambers and cause them to blow out of the chamber towards you.
- The tolerances on the parts cause air to leak out in general, reducing the effective range of the weapon. Could possibly be improved by adding O-rings.

This ergonomic handle eliminates the problem of heavy plastic bags digging into your fingers and, instead, aims to evenly distribute the heavy load through your fingers and palm with its form fitting design.

I had thought of trying this idea a few months ago but never acted on it. Then, yesterday I was playing with clay and decided it would be cool to squeeze the clay in a fist and use it to create a handle that perfectly matches my hand.

It works amazingly well (and noticeably better for my right hand than for my left).

This model is the girl like a character in a Japanese animation.
This data was made for Stereolithography system that I made before.
These models in pictures was outputed by Cupcake CNC and polished up.

Note:This High-Polygon sample is NOT made with CupcakeCNC, This sample is made from nylon powder with laser sintering.

This is the design we used for the first batch of MakerBots. These are the lasercut design files you will need to make your own if you have access to a laser cutter.

What's cooler than transformers? A Cupcake CNC transformer with a Bre head? This is a fully articulated assembly that transforms from a Cupcake CNC to a Bre-bot.
I started with a snap-together design (see the attached concept sketches) but migrated to a bolt-together kit for various reasons. The final design allows for fine adjustment of the joint tension so the transformer can stand in any position but still be movable, positionable, transformable!

See the animated transformation here: jmillerid.com/wordpress/2010/05/cupcake-cnc-transformer/

Modeled in NX6, rendered and animated in Modo, .stl files cleaned up in Blender, exploded view created with Rhino and Illustrator, sketches with Sharpie.

Getting the Y axis belt tight enough can be a real pain. That's why I've designed this printable upgrade to allow increasing the tension on the Y axis belt / pulley by turning a screw.

You can find my X axis belt tensioner here thingiverse.com/thing:1673

V1 - Based upon a single captive nut.
V2 - Fixing an alignment issue.
V3 - First printable version. The smaller piece that holds the captive nut was too long.

2010-01-23
V6 - Same concept, but a different design using two captive nuts on each side of the Y axis pulley. My test print is suffering from some X stage problem, so the prints aren't coming out right yet. However, I wanted to post this in case I could get feedback from others.
2010-01-25
V7 - Same concept with a few improvements.

I created the screenshot from Unrepentantgeek\'s Sketchup version of the Cupcake CNC. thingiverse.com/thing:1449

Inspired by TwoTimes awesome wobble arrester,

thingiverse.com/thing:2151

You will need to purchase the vertical rails and bushings listed in the wobble arrester materials list.

The design captures the Z-axis nut, have a smooth base which can slide smoothly under the acrylic and have a vertical pin to prevent rotation. it is all very simple and makes a huge difference in the smoothness of your prints because it removes the wobble from the rotating z-shafts.

I also printed a simple triangle to capture the z-rails, but the ones in the wobble arrester is far cooler.

When building my Cupcake, I found that there are two sets of screws that are very difficult to put in place: the Z-rod bearing brackets, and the X-rod rod covers.

This tool is designed to be a 4-nut "wrench" to hold four nuts in place around the rod so you can start and tighten those sets of screws with relative ease. The tool has two ends, one for the Z-rods, the other for the X-rods.

I have printed and tested this. I'm very happy with it. I've also determined that it's very useful for maintenance.

Since there is a huge chicken-and-egg problem with this tool, if there is interest I will put this up on Shapeways for sale at a reasonable price. I also designed it so it can be made with a laser cutter from two pieces of material.

Update: Built-to-Spec is now selling it on their store: builttospecstore.storenvy.com/products/53608-cupcake-tool-v1-3

It is also very helpful for putting together a Thing-O-Matic!

I designed it in Illustrator, exported it to DXF, imported thos into SketchUp, exported those to STL using this plugin.

Changelog:
1.3
• It now works better for the Z-stage, and it fits the nuts better.
• I added grooves from the edge to make the nut-holding potion part of the outer skin, reducing oozing and making the build quality better.

To-Do:
• Add a bevel to the back so it is easier to remove once the screws are tightened.
• More photos of how to use it.

How many times have you been carrying a cup of tea and have the need to also carry some biscuity treats? Sure there are specific mugs designed to help this fundamental problem, however mine is designed to add that ability to your favourite mug, it simply slips over the handle and is held in place as you grasp the mug.

Just a quick play after work but the concept should save Britain and the world hours in lost productivity and scoldings.