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AstroPrint 3D Printing
Wireless 3D Printing for Raspberry Pi
by Ruiz Brothers
Manage and control 3D Printers through WiFi using Raspberry Pi and AstroPrint.
DIY Camera Monitor
DIY monitor for DSLR cameras or any HDMI device!
by Ruiz Brothers
This is really great display for DIY projects like monitoring arial drone shots, mobile gaming, and of course video production and photography.
3D Printed Raspberry Pi A+ Case
Make a simple case for the Pi A+
by Ruiz Brothers
Two piece design features cutouts for ports and stand-offs with mounting holes for securing the Pi A+.
Servo Animatronic Tail
Why wiggle when you can wag?
by Rick Winscot
Add a touch of awesome to your interactive displays, costumes, or art projects with an animatronic tail comprised of 3D printed parts, a silicon tube, a servo, and minimal hardware.
OctoPrint - Open Source Host Software
Put your printer on the network with open source host software on a Raspberry Pi Model B+
by Matthew Griffin
You can install open source OctoPrint software on your desktop or laptop computer as a general purpose tool to manage and print to a broad selection of 3D printers. The real strength of the OctoPrint project comes into play when you explore embedded solutions on affordable SBCs such as Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black computers for wireless printing, custom gcode or shell driven event hooks, automatic timelapse production and uploading and more. Here are some resources to help you setup your OctoPrint software for use with the desktop 3D printers currently offered at Adafruit.
Solar Boost Bag
Portable solar charger
by Becky Stern
Pack a boost in your bag by wiring up a solar panel, lipoly charger, backup battery and PowerBoost in a 3D printed enclosure.
Ray Gun Blaster
Make a prop replica with sound FX and NeoPixel LEDs!
by Ruiz Brothers
3D print parts and solder together components to make a blaster that goes pew pew!
Tiny TARDIS Pendant
Wear your Dr. Who
by Becky Stern
3D print a glowing TARDIS pendant or ornament! This easy project uses a coincell battery holder and three LED sequins to light up the inside of your favorite time machine.
Animated Scrolling "Mario Clouds" TFT Jewelry
The peaceful background of your favorite game, now for you to wear
by Phillip Burgess
It's 8-bit retro Mario Clouds! It's so tiny and cute, you can wear it! In this project, we're making Cory Arcangel-inspired Super Mario jewelry using 3D printing and DIY electronics.
Bandolier of Light
Bullets of pure love
by Becky Stern
Brighten up your militaristic Halloween costume with an illuminated bandolier made from NinjaFlex 3D printing filament and a strip of glowing NeoPixels.
3D-Printed Bionic Eye
Poke an eye out? Print a replacement!
by Bill Earl
Poke an eye out with one of your experiments? Harness the awesome power of thermoplastic fusion to print a microprocessor powered bionic replacement! It won’t help your vision much, but no one will doubt your mad scientist cred. The Bionic Eye Module is a 46mm 3D-printed servo-powered electro mechanical eyeball sized to fit into standard 50mm goggles. It uses 2 sub-micro sized servos and an Adafruit Trinket to create that creepy nervous tic.
Animated Flying Toaster OLED Jewelry
It's like a screen saver for your heart <3
by Phillip Burgess
The flying toaster screen saver from After Dark makes great inspiration for a retro project using 3d printing, and DIY electronics. In this project we'll show you how to make very cute and adorable electronic jewlery.
Unibeam
Shoot powerful LED lights, from your chest!
by Ruiz Brothers
3D Printed Unibeam, the infamous repulsion weapon!
Personal Torch 3000
Make a compact flashlight you can use camping, in your glove-box, or trick-or-treating!
by Rick Winscot
3D printing, PCB production, datasheets, surface mount components... all in a super easy project for your next hack-night.
3D Printed NeoPixel LED Gas Mask
It’s got lasers, EL wire and of course, NeoPixel LEDs.
by Ruiz Brothers
A 3d printed gas mask makes an interesting addition to any halloween costume and may even turn some heads at Comic Con. In this project, we’re mounting glowy electronics to some 3d printed parts to light up your face!
2014 Halloween 3D Printed Projects Roundup
Print your things for your halloween costumes!
by Ruiz Brothers
In this guide we’re compiling together 2014’s top 3d Printed halloween inspired projects.
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NeoPixel LED Cortana Costume
Become your favorite video game character with 3d printing and diy electronics
by Ruiz Brothers
Add sewable NeoPixels and GEMMA to a bodysuit to make a light up Cortana costume.
Ultrasonic Ruler
3D Printing, LED and sensors equals ray blaster!
by Ruiz Brothers
Build a hand held sonar measuring tape!
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3D Printed Daft Punk Helmet
Build a wearable LED Helmet!
by Ruiz Brothers
In this project we’re going to show you build your own daft punk inspired helmet with 3d printing, and diy electronics.
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UV Manicure Lamp
Gel nail polish at home!
by Becky Stern
Build your own UV gel manicure lamp using Adafruit UV LEDs, PowerBoost 500c, a rechargeable battery, and 3D printing!
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Mini Mac Pi
The smallest, and cutest Mac Classic inspired project
by Ruiz Brothers
3D Print and build your own Mac Pi for nostalgic retro fun!
DIY 3D Printing Filament
Turn failed prints into recycled filament!
by Ruiz Brothers
Break down failed prints to make recycled filament. Its all about sustainable 3d printing. recycling parts to make new filaments saves money and reduces waste!
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3D Printed Glow-Spike Bracelet
An entry-level wearables project that includes 3D printing and LEDs.
by Rick Winscot
Come get your feet wet in wearables by combining a little 3D printing, a little soldering, some glue, and a few inexpensive parts!
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3D Printed Raspberry Pi B+ Enclosure
Make a stylish case for the Raspberry Pi B+ then print it out!
by Ruiz Brothers
Designing and 3D printing an enclosure for the Raspberry Pi B+
Adafruit Desktop 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Resources to help you pick the Bot that's right for you!
by Matthew Griffin
Starting in 2012 Adafruit has stocked a handful of 3D printers, accessories, and supplies, and provide resources to help our community create better 3D printed project that integrate electronics. We created this guide as a handy reference to help you compare and contrast the options we offer.