ModiBots: the mix and match 3D printed figurines
I remember carefully positioning my action figurines into dramatic poses with their little swords, but these ModiBots are so much cooler than the GI Joes that I had.
Category: Hobby
About.com adds 3D printing videos
In the last week, About.com has published their first seven videos on the subject. Like all videos and articles on that site, they are light on content. But could be of value to newbies.
New personal 3D printer directory; definitive edition
Our Personal 3D Printer directory was a tad out of date, so it got a total makeover with photos and technical specs. Take a look here.
Thing of the Week: Tokens of Love
Plastic is cheap, but it can be more valuable than gold and diamonds to the right people. I hope you’re with one of those people.
“3D Printing: Make anything you want,” a video worth watching
Canada’s Global TV’s “3D Printing: Make anything you want,” presents an extensive look at 3D printing technology and industry, complete with interviews of some movers and shakers.
A DIY inkjet bioprinter
User Patrik of Instructables has created a guide to building a bioprinter out of an inkjet printer.
Thing of the Week: MakerBot Customizer Challenge with 3 MakerBot 2X prizes!
Thingiverse is hosting a contest to introduce the new Customizer, and you could win a MakerBot 2X Experimental Printer!
Thing of the Week: Musical Mouthpieces
Save some money and expand your mouthpiece collection with these 3D printed mouthpieces on Thingiverse.
New Kickstarter 3D printer: the ultra-cool DeltaBot
Already on its way to being funded, this vertical slider-style printer is sure to turn some heads with its compact printing. Who says a 3D printer needs to look like a toaster oven.
Thing of the Week: Robotic arms
While there are plenty of fun and silly things on Thingiverse, there are pages and pages of practical tools and gadgets, including printable robotic arms.