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Bring the (Litho)Phane
This Website Creates Multicolor Lithophanes

Get creative with your lithophane making, thanks to the excellent suite of tools at Lithophane Maker.

by Matthew Mensley
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Vidya Games
[Project] 3D Print Your Own RetroPie Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch games console is an undeniable success. But, retailing for a few hundred dollars, its does require a significant chunk of change. Why not build your own for a fraction of the cost instead? Here's how (disclaimer: the PiSwitch will not play Nintendo Switch games).

by Matthew Mensley
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A Light Launch
[Project] Keep it Cool With a 3D Printed Retro Rocket LED Lamp/Thermometer

UK-based maker Vahe Agababian created a 3D printed Retro Rocket LED Lamp equipped with a digital thermometer so you can light it up and and read the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere at the same time.

by Tyler Koslow
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But Can it Run Crysis?
This Tiny ThinkPad-Inspired Laptop Plays Snake

And it’s 3D printed, too: Redditor builds possibly the world's smallest, most impractical, but probably most fun, laptop.

by Matthew Mensley
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Print the Rainbow
How to Get Iridescent First Layers

Achieve funky colorful first layers using diffraction grating, in this inexpensive and unusual trick.

by Matthew Mensley
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Touch and Light
[Project] 3D Printer Bed Leveling Assistance Tool

Does your printer not have automatic bed leveling? Don't despair! In this Weekend Project, we look at how to make a simple bed leveling assistance tool!

by Brian Obudho
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The stars are in your favor
[Project] 3D Print Your Own Fortune Teller

Shape your own destiny with the 3D printed Raspberry Pi fortune teller!

by Florian Gehrke
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You Spin Me Right Round
[Project] 3D Print a Rotating Lithophane Box

For this week's project you can now create a rotating, 3D printed, lithophane lamp that lets you turn your favorite photos into a moving lantern of memories.

by Florian Gehrke
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Let it Grow
[Project] 3D Printed Geometric Concrete Pot Molds

Got an itch in your green thumb? Use your 3D printer and concrete mix to create a set of geometrically gorgeous pot molds to house your next batch of plants.

by Tyler Koslow
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Because Lego Is so Mainstream
3D Print Your Own Construction System – Introducing Polypanels

Polypanel is a 3D printable library of interlocking pieces that can be used to build all manner of functional models - just print some and you'll be building things in a snap.

by Mika Yeap
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New-Age Origami
[Project] Automated Origami Swan

Take the ancient art form of origami into the future by turning a paper swan into a kinetic sculpture. Using a 3D printed case, an ItsyBitsy-powered servo motor, and fishing line, you can create an origami swan that flaps its wings.

by Tyler Koslow
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Plant Smart
[Project] 3D Printed Automatic Smart Plant Pot

Looking for a way to keep your plants alive while you're traveling the world or stuck at work? How about 3D printing your very own Arduino-powered automatic smart plant pot!

by Tyler Koslow
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Hear That?!
[Project] What’s That Sound? A Fully 3D Printed Speaker

Instructables user Mattosx has created a fully 3D printed speaker that utilizes neodymium magnets to create crisp sound. Learn how to make your own.

by Tyler Koslow
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City of Bright Lights
[Project] 3D Print This Mesmerizing LED Geode City

Want to bring the bright lights of a city landscape into your home? This 3D printed Geode City, created by designer Jacob Surovsky, uses an LED puck to bring mesmerizing colors to a complex city structure.

by Tyler Koslow
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A Project of Projection
[Project] Hit the Big Screen with a 3D Printed Projector

With this 3D printed 12-frame automatic projector, created by maker 3DSage, you can make any image larger than life. Learn how to make your own!

by Tyler Koslow
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LEGO to Space
[Project] 3D Print a Human-Scale LEGO Space Blaster With Sounds & Lights

This 3D printed human-scale LEGO Space Blaster, created by Norwegian designer Stian Ervik Wahlvaag, is equipped with sounds and lights. Learn how to make your own and have a blast!

by Tyler Koslow
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Make Makers Safer
[Project] Clear the Air with a Minimalist 3D Printed Fume Extractor

Need to clear the air? This 3D printed minimalistic fume extractor by maker RDMMKR is made to minimize the inhalation of fumes that come from soldering.

by Tyler Koslow
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Powerful Patterns
[Project] Create Captivating Patterns with a 3D Printed Greek Meander Lamp

Want to project mesmerizing ancient patterns throughout your house? This 3D printed Greek Meander Lamp by designer Daniel Hultgren is an easy project that will leave you with your jaw on the floor.

by Tyler Koslow
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Optical Illusion!
[Project] 3D Printed RGB Infinity Cube

Have a logo that you want to last forever? This 3D printed Infinity Cube by designer Michael Laws will let you prop up your favorite logo or symbol inside of an Arduino-powered box that will produce an endless reflection.

by Tyler Koslow
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Getting a Grip
[Project] Six-Axis Robot Arm

In this project, Jeff Kerr shows us how to make a six-axis robot arm that supports multi-axis coordinated motion. The arm is a scaled version of the industrial UR3 robot and includes several complex components.

by Brian Obudho
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