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April 20, 2016

Stainable Wood-Based Filament Gives 3D Printed Violin a Natural Look

violin1Can you give a 3D printed object a wood stain? Sure! Can you 3D print a violin? Why not! Do both and you'll get a natural looking violin.

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Published on April 20, 2016 05:30

Smart Options for Upgrading Your Workbench Lighting

Red 4 bar linkage arm lamp with light shining downwards.If you're thinking about upgrading your workshop lighting, here's our short, no-nonsense advice to getting a brighter space.

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Published on April 20, 2016 05:00

April 19, 2016

Can Your Really 3D Print a Working Robotic Lawnmower?

csm_DSC01388_1d7b22e3bcNeed the lawn mowed? Print out a robotic lawnmower. Have a big yard? Print two?

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Published on April 19, 2016 15:52

Control Your Camera Rig with the Blackmagic SDI Arduino Shield

BMC_ArduinoBlackmagic's new 3G-SDI Arduino shield will make automating your camera and photography rig easier than ever with SDI input and output.

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Published on April 19, 2016 07:00

20 Sculptures That Upcycle Your ‘Cycle

bike1Bikes on walls, stools made out of bike parts, pyramids, domes, fences, and more! There's a lot of arty ways to give a bike a second life.

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Published on April 19, 2016 06:30

Simple Bike Upgrade: Glowing Wheels That Recharge Themselves

2glowingLa Fabrique DIY creates glow-in-the-dark bicycle wheels that recharge themselves with UV LEDs and a smartphone power pack.

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Published on April 19, 2016 06:00

7 DIY Standing Desks for Fine-Tuning Your Ergonomics

desk-5Whether it's for improving your ergonomics or taking a break from sitting down, a standing desk can be relief.

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April 18, 2016

Working Lego Particle Accelerator

tumblr_nf1mi67N121qzicj3o3_500Playtime just got a lot more physical and experimental with this Lego "Large Brick Collider."

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Published on April 18, 2016 15:15

Ditch the Basket, This Goofy Bike Mod Gives You the Whole Shopping Cart

cartbike1Bike baskets might be fine for snacks, but if you're planning out meals for the week you'll need a bike that can handle your groceries.

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Published on April 18, 2016 06:30

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