Camera rig for 123D Catch
123D Catch is a new application and service from Autodesk that turns a series of photographs into a 3D model of an object or space. The rig described here helps you structure the photos for best...
View ArticleMaking a 3D print of a real object using 123D Catch and Meshmixer
Hi everyone! In this instructable, I'll be showing you (in some detail) how to a make a 3D printed copy of a real object, starting with capturing it with 123D Catch, refining it using Meshmixer, and...
View ArticleRemixing physical objects using 123D Catch, Meshmixer and other tools
In this instructable, I'll show you to scan a physical object using 123D Catch, remix and modify it using Meshmixer, and then print it using a 3D printer. In this case, I'm going to scan a rock, and...
View ArticleMaking a customizable key tag using 123D Design Online
I recently had to design a set of objects to distribute at a technology event, made to be easily 3D printable and customizable, ideally by people who are not very familiar with 3D design software. One...
View ArticleCreating a fancy stand for a hologram
My team at work recently received a really cool thing: a hologram made from a 3D model. It's really dramatic, but I felt it was not being shown to its full potential: we needed a way to display it. I...
View ArticleHow to set up your Makerbot Replicator 2
You've just gotten your nice new Makerbot Replicator 2 3D printer, and of course you're excited to get started doing amazing things with it. This guide will take you through getting it set up, with...
View ArticleHow to convert medical scan data into a 3D printable model (also, dinosaurs!)
In this instructable I'll walk you through how to turn data from CT or MRI scans into a 3D printable model. While I will use a dinosaur skull as an example, you can use any data in DICOM format to do...
View ArticleMake your own 3D printed Chinese space ship and station
The Chinese space program has been very active recently, with a remote controlled Moon landing mission (Chang'e and Yutu) in December, and the launch of a manned space capsule (Shenzhou) and space...
View ArticleBeyond the Blocks: Super Duper Rocket with Tinkercad
Let's face it: when you think "model rocket" and "Tinkercad in less than 30 minutes", you probably have an image of a simple cylinder with a cone on top. However, Tinkercad is really powerful under the...
View ArticleMake more of Modio with Meshmixer and 123D
Modio is a great mobile app that lets you design articulated creatures and make them on a 3D printer. It's a lot of fun to use on iOS and Android, and pretty much guarantees excellent results.However,...
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