3D Printing is the Future

Things to Make: 3D Printed Minifig BattleMech

Andy — Mon, 14 May 2012 22:09:12 +0000

Sometimes when you are playing with your plastic blocks, your ‘men’ need some serious near-future firepower.

No I’m not talking about a gun made from blue lights, or a tank – I’m talking a Battlemech!

Plus it is a good way of proving that you love your kids.

Wgss has designed this Minifig Battlemech as part of a high school design project.

Just print out the parts, do some minor assembly and you are ready to take on the world!

Shapeways Releases Colour Glazes for Ceramic 3D Printing

Andy — Sun, 13 May 2012 22:26:04 +0000

Shapeways has released a range of coloured glazes for their ceramic prints.

They come is these colours with wierd names that I have conveniently translated into Bloke for you:

Girl Name	Bloke Name
Avocado Green	Light Green
Pastel Yellow	Yellow
Eggshell Blue	Light Blue
Satin Black	Black

The cost is $0.20 per cm² of surface area. I’m not sure how they work out surface area – but I suspect it requires Maths.

They promise that Satin White (Bloke: White) is coming soon.

Another good option for their range of ceramics.

Dr Adrian Bowyer

Andy — Sun, 13 May 2012 00:05:55 +0000

Today’s post is actually an interview with Dr Adrian Bowyer – the creater of the RepRap 3D Printer.

This is such a great interview that I have made it a pillar article than can be found here.

3D Printed Rat Earrings

Andy — Sat, 12 May 2012 21:39:32 +0000

As you know, my nickname before I was married was Dr Love.

I don’t normally report on art or jewellery but when I saw this little project on Shapeways and thought there is no better gift for a woman whom you are courting than these rat earrings.

At anywhere from about $5 to $100, depending on the material, you will also be able to show her how affuent you are.

Any woman worth her salt will be honored to wear your gift of undying affection.

And if she doesn’t like them, well you have dodged a bullet there my friend.

No need to thank me – it’s all part of the service!

Things to make: A 3D Printed Tron Lightcycle

Andy — Sat, 12 May 2012 02:36:41 +0000

Olivia Wilde would probably approve of this project

By far one of the most professionally produced Thingiverse items I’ve seen is this Tron Lightcycle by cbabbage.

The parts are divided into files so that you can print them in different colours to replicate the design and colours as seen on the movie.

Cbabbage has even included instructions via a downloadble pdf.

Definitely a must have project for you or your kids.

BIG Kudos to cbabbage – thanks mate!