3D printers Archives

Go from Fantasy to Reality With the Monoprice Mini 3D Printer

February 23, 2017December 15, 2019Rory Bristol

Bring your dreams to life with the Monoprice Mini – the #1 bestselling 3D printer.

3D Printing for Tabletop RPGs from Hobgoblin 3D

January 16, 2017December 13, 2017Rory Bristol4

In the search for increased gaming satisfaction, Hobgoblin 3D’s designs stand out. Check out 11 of the author’s favorites.

GeekDad Daily Deal: M3D Printer Bundle

May 11, 2016Ken Denmead

We’ve all dreamt of owning our own 3D printer.

Design and 3D Print a Yo-Yo With Kids

October 12, 2015December 13, 2017Chris Knox2

Rapid design and 3D printing custom yo-yo with kids was a fun way to spend the afternoon. The kids learned basic basic 3D design skills, prototyping workflow, and building mechanical assemblies. In the end, they had a working yo-yo of their own making.

3 Days With the 3rd Generation Cube

July 28, 2015Ken Denmead1

The folks at 3D Systems have sent me the 3rd generation of their Cube 3D printer to play with for a month. I’ve had the machine up and running for three days now, and want to report on my early impressions.

Check Out This Sweet Tool for Electronics Comparison Shopping

March 27, 2015Ruth Suehle1

You can use this site to compare 3D printers, laptops, tablets, and more with feature sliders and an interactive chart.

Hands-On With the $200 OneUp 3D Printer

December 18, 2014December 13, 2017James Floyd Kelly20

I first spotted the OneUp 3D Printer at the 2014 Bay Area Maker Faire (San Mateo, CA) this last May. What caught my eye was not just the simplicity of the printer but also the colors… a variety of colors of laser-cut acrylic made the little 3DP really stand out. Both kids and adults were gawking and squeezing in for a closer look. I made a note to myself to keep an eye on this company…

Fund This! A New Role Model for Boys, Eating Good and Cheap, and a 3D Printer for Kids!

June 25, 2014December 13, 2017Samantha Cook

Get a peek at a company trying to expand the options of role models for boys in the toy industry, where eating healthy and well can be done on $4 a day, and a 3D printer designed for kids.

Entertainment Hack: Air Hockey Robot Made From Printer

February 11, 2014December 16, 2017Rory Bristol

Life-hacking is brought to a whole new entertainment level with this interactive air-hockey robot you can make at home.

From Artificial Limbs to Art: How 3D Printers Are Changing Everything

July 9, 2013Judy Berna1

Ten things 3D printers are revolutionizing.

Your Future Will Be Fabricated

April 18, 2013November 24, 2017James Floyd Kelly

Fabricated is a new book from Hod Lipson and Melba Kurman that attempts to cover in as non-technical language as possible how 3D printers work, what they’re used for, and where the technology is going. It’s most definitely a go-to book for anyone with kids looking for a comprehensive look of 3DP technology and where’s it’s heading.

Tag: 3D printers

Go from Fantasy to Reality With the Monoprice Mini 3D Printer

3D Printing for Tabletop RPGs from Hobgoblin 3D

GeekDad Daily Deal: M3D Printer Bundle

Design and 3D Print a Yo-Yo With Kids

3 Days With the 3rd Generation Cube

Check Out This Sweet Tool for Electronics Comparison Shopping

Hands-On With the $200 OneUp 3D Printer

Fund This! A New Role Model for Boys, Eating Good and Cheap, and a 3D Printer for Kids!

Entertainment Hack: Air Hockey Robot Made From Printer

From Artificial Limbs to Art: How 3D Printers Are Changing Everything

Your Future Will Be Fabricated

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A Maker in the World of Animation: Nelson Lowry

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