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The Sound Of Music
3D Print Your Own Covert Bone Conduction Headphones

A French student created his own bone conduction headphones built into 3D printed glasses for covert listening and posted his process on Hackaday so you can create your own too.

by Hanna Watkin
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Clay Time
[Project] Smooth the 3D Printed Layers Away with Polymer Clay

Tired of seeing layers on all of your prints? 3D designer Bethany Weeks demonstrates how you can use polymer clay to smoothen out your 3D prints and leave behind an easily paintable surface.

by Tyler Koslow
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The Pi's the Limit
Orange Pi vs Raspberry Pi 3 B+: The Differences

Orange Pi or Raspberry Pi 3 B+? That's the question. Learn the differences between the Raspberry Pi 3 B+ and the Orange Pi.

by Stephan Carpenter
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Tile and Error
[Project] How to 3D Print Portuguese Azulejo Tiles

Want to add some Portuguese pizzaz to your home decor? Instructables user "wentworthm" shows us how to design and create some intricate Azulejo tiles using your 3D printer.

by Tyler Koslow
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Spec Sheet
Creality Ender 4 – Review the Specs

Check out the specs an features of the Creality Ender 4. Consider maximum print size, resolution, connectivity options, and more. Read on to review all we know about this 3D printer.

by All3DP
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Blowing Stuff Up
Blow Molding – The Basics

Ever wondered what blow molding is? Here's a quick-fire overview of the manufacturing process, including its advantages, disadvantages, and application areas.

by James Murphy
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Lay It On Thick
3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing – What’s the Difference?

If you do it in your garage, it's "3D printing". If it's used to build a car, it's "additive manufacturing"? Where's line between these two terms? Let's see if we can't find it.

by David Pechter
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Getting Crafty with Carbon
CarbonX 3D Printer Filament Review

For those looking to get into printing with Carbon Fiber, 3DXTech's CarbonX Gunmetal Silver Carbon Fiber PLA looks like quite a bargain. We got a spool to test out, so let's see how this exotic material performs!

by Emmett Grames
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Build Chemistry with Your 3D Printer
[Project] 3D Printed Modular Molecule Lamp

Want to build chemistry with your 3D printer? Learn how to design and 3D print your own modular molecule lamp with this scientific and terrific 3D printing project.

by Tyler Koslow
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If You Like It...
3D Printed Ring – 4 Best Sources to Find the Perfect Model

Looking for some sweet accessories to add to your collection? Why not try a 3D printed ring? Here are our favorite places to find 3D printable and 3D printed rings.

by Tian Ooi
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Retro Redesign
Student Redesigns Nintendo 64 Joystick using 3D Printing

Nam Le, a student from California Polytechnic State University, reverse engineered a Nintendo 64 joystick system from scratch using upcycled controllers. His redesign is sturdier, more durable and longer-lasting than current joysticks.

by Hanna Watkin
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Like Magic!
4-Mation is a DIY Interactive 3D Zoetrope Available to Back on Kickstarter

A new crowdfunding campaign for an interactive and home-printable 3D Zoetrope has smashed its funding goal. The project, called 4-Mation, uses 3D objects and strobe lights to create impressive, moving visuals. There are four different animations available to back on Kickstarter. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Another Shot...
3D Printed Gun Blueprints Are Being Sold Online Despite Court Order

Attempting to circumvent a recent court order blocking 3D printable gun blueprints from being shared online, Defense Distributed is now selling the files to customers in states that have not imposed a ban.

by Tyler Koslow
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A Hemp Farmer's Path to Fortune
The Best Bio Filaments for 3D Printing

Humans make things from non-renewable resources. Take a greener path! Check out the best bio filaments for 3D printing.

by Mika Yeap
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Pimp your Printer
20 Must-Have Tronxy X5S Upgrades and Mods

Want to improve your Tronxy X5S? Thanks to the growing Tronxy X5S 3D printing community, here are the 20 best Tronxy X5S upgrades and mods to improve your 3D printing experience.

by Max von Übel
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Now on Kickstarter
Control Your PC and Presentations with a Fidget Cube

Inspired by the fidget cube, Masta Box is a controller gadget which serves a range of purposes, such as a Micro SD card reader, anAir Mouse, a Joystick and a Laser Pointer.

by Hanna Watkin
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Time to Shine
[Project] 3D Print a Sleek 7-Segment LED Clock

Combine function and form with this 7-segment LED clock, designed by Kansas-based maker Leonard Lee. It reliably delivers accurate time -- down to the second -- while at the same time adding a little light to your life.

by Sean Rohringer
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From Millionaire to Marvel Villain Creator
World’s Youngest Bitcoin Millionaire 3D Prints Functional Dr. Octopus Suit to Defeat Hypermobility

We chat with 19-year-old engineer Erik Finman, the world's youngest bitcoin millionaire, about the fully functional and 3D printed Dr. Octopus prosthetic suit he created for a 10-year-old family friend and Marvel fanatic who struggles with hypermobility.

by Tyler Koslow
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Custom Colors
ColorFabb to Launch New Color on Demand Filament Service in June

Color on Demand is a new service coming soon from ColorFabb which will enable you to have the color you want matched and produced. With more choice than ever, you can either order from the dozens of RAL colors or match your own. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Flexible Friend
This 3D Printed Skim Reaper Can Prevent Credit Card Fraud

Credit card skimming is a disease. Meet the cure. The New York City Police Department is testing a "skim reaper" to detect and prevent credit card fraud. It's based on a 3D printed prototype by researchers from the University of Florida.

by Bulent Yusuf
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