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Draw Yourself Up!
10 Best Drawing Tablets of 2018

Looking for a drawing tablet for digital art or professional use? Check out our 2018 guide to the 10 best drawing tablets on the market right now.

by Max von Übel
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Watertight Airboat
[Project] Set Sail in This 3D Printed RC Airboat

For today's Weekend Project, we're looking at a 3D printed RC Airboat by maker Simon Sörensen. After some trial and error, the 3D printing enthusiast was able to create a functional boat design – and you can too!

by Brian Obudho
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A Fun(gi) Project
[Project] Get Groovy with 3D Printed LED Magic Mushrooms

Turn your home into a magical forest of fungi with the 3D printed Magic Mushroom lighting decoration –created by German designer UniversalMaker. 

by Tyler Koslow
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2D to 3D
3D Printing a Logo: The Easiest Way and How to Do It

Want to show the world "who did it" or "where it's from"? Let us show you just how easy 3D printing a logo is thanks to free software!

by Peter Ferris
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Timeless Memories
[Project] Make a Customized Map Clock to Celebrate Timeless Memories

Recently shared on the r/3DPrinting subreddit, one maker created an endearing anniversary gift for his girlfriend. This 3D printed clock has a custom 3D map as the face, showcasing the exact area where they first met. You make your own too!  

by Tyler Koslow
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Shots (Not) Fired
Federal Judge Blocks Release of 3D Gun Models, But Defense Distributed Defies Court Ruling

Following a controversial court settlement that allowed Defense Distributed to share 3D printable gun blueprints online this week, a federal judge in Seattle has stepped in to issue a temporary restraining order and stop the release. But the pro-gun rights organization seems to have other plans...

by Tyler Koslow
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Awesome Clawsome
[Project] Build a Claw for Your Drone

Ever wanted to grab things from afar? Thanks to the Ruiz Brothers from Adafruit, you can! With this weekend project, we'll put together a working drone claw and attach it to the DJI Mavic Pro.

by Tian Ooi
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Buyer's Guide
20 Best Plasma Cutters of 2018

Check out our 2018 buyer's guide to the 20 best plasma cutters on the market and learn about the technology and how to choose the best plasma cutter.

by Max von Übel
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Beyond Cura and Simplify3D
Autodesk’s NetFabb 2019.0 is Now Available to Download

Autodesk has now introduced its 2019 version of Netfabb, the additive manufacturing and design software. Improvements such as better 3MF support and changes to the latticing function should make working with 3D printable files more comfortable.

by Hanna Watkin
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Filament Friday
ColorFabb HT (Clear) Filament Review – Strong & Heat Resistant

If you are looking for a strong, durable material that can withstand heat, Colorfabb HT is an interesting choice. Join us as we take a spool of ColorFabb HT Clear filament for a test ride.

by Anatol Locker
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Ready, Aim, Print
3D Printed Gun Models to Return Online as Defense Distributed Wins Court Settlement

After a lengthy legal battle, Cody Wilson and his organization Defense Distributed have settled a lawsuit against the U.S. State Department that will allow them to put 3D printable gun models back online.

by Tyler Koslow
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Keep Rollin'
[Project] 3D Print a Servo-Driven Tiny FPV Tank (with a Camera!)

Roll through the upcoming workweek in a servo-driven 3D printed Tiny FPV Tank. This RC model comes equipped with a camera, LEDs, and uses Lego threads to roll around. 

by Tyler Koslow
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It’ll grow on you
Pro Photographers take “Potato Camera” Literally to Find Out if they Really Take Terrible Images

Taking the internet phrase for a terrible quality image or video literally, Niko Pueringer, the founder and creative director or Corridor Crew, decided to create a "potato camera" to see whether potatoes really do take bad photos.

by Hanna Watkin
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Knit Fashion Kit
Traditional Knitwear and 3D Printing Combined to Create Clothing Inspired by Children’s Toys

Designer and Royal College of Art graduate Lingxiao Luo is combining traditional knitting techniques and 3D printing to create garments that echo the playful style of children's toys.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Don't Try This At Home!
Watch this YouTuber Cast an Extruder Body in Aluminum

In a recent video YouTuber MyfordBoy duplicates a metal part using a novel process involving 3D printing, a sand mold and casting aluminum. Don't try this at home, but definitely enjoy the craftsmanship at work.

by Hanna Watkin
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Row, Row, Row Your RoBoat
3D Printed Autonomous RoBoats Aim to Reduce Road Traffic in Amsterdam

Researchers from MIT CSAIL and the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions are working on a project called the RoBoat which will free up road traffic in cities with a network of canals. The boats are autonomous and can even come together to create floating structures, such as bridges.

by Hanna Watkin
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Filament, Resin, and Powder
Plastic 3D Printer Technologies and Services – An Overview

With 3D printing becoming so popular, it's hard to keep track of all the options. With this article, we provide an overview of the main plastic 3D printer technologies and services.

by Frederik Bedrich
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Workshop Wisdom
Autodesk’s Pier 9 Releases Free Workshops for Wood, Metal, CNC & 3D Print Machinery

Learn metal, wood, CNC and 3D print shop skills with this wealth of highly produced workshops developed at Autodesk's high tech Pier 9 fablab facility.

by Matthew Mensley
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Spec Sheet
FLSUN QQ 3D Printer: Review the Specs

FLSUN QQ 3D Printer: Review all the available specifications and features. Find out the maximum print size, resolution, connectivity options and more.

by All3DP
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Pia-Pia-Piano
Blogger Reverse Engineers Nintendo Labo Waveform Cards with 3D Printing

Create your own Nintendo Labo Waveform Cards for the piano by using a 3D printer and following blogger Hunter Irving's reverse engineered post so you can add extra sounds to your cardboard keyboard.

by Hanna Watkin
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