Design tips for parts that warp while printing (FFF/FDM)
When printing with fused filament 3D printers, some parts have a tendency to warp. Here are a couple different design strategies for...
Building Your First 3d Printer Is Easier Than Ever
We helped contribute to this About.com article about the hardware, DIY electronics, firmware, and slicing software you'll need to get...
Voxel OX, our very own 3D printer design!
We needed a new printer for our shop, so we built our own! We've committed this printer to becoming an all open source design to join the...
No slip power supply mount clip bracket for any width aluminum extrusion 20mm Openbuilds v-slot / Mi
For .stl, .stp, and .f3d files check out our thing on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:846157 These power supply clips are...
How to Make Voronoi Patterns with Autodesk® Meshmixer
Click here for our Instructable: "Make Voronoi Patterns with Autodesk Meshmixer" Voronoi patters make interesting, organic looking...
Big layer heights with E3D's Volcano nozzles!
We just got to test out the new Volcano nozzle from E3D and it's awesome! The full pack includes: .6mm, .8mm, 1mm and 1.2mm nozzles....
"Little Dipper" SLA/DLP 3D printer for under $500 (projector included) by Protobuilds on I
Finished up an Instrucatble covering some more details about our homebrew DLP/SLA 3D printer build. We just got featured! Check out our...
3D printed M5 tap jig for aluminum extrusion
We wanted to make nice, straight holes for screwing M5 screws into the ends of our 20/20 extrusion, so after a couple revisions in CAD...
Inductive Sensor Auto-leveling Mod for Makerfarm Kits
Inductive Auto-leveling Modification for Makerfarm kits with Mount included. This requires swapping out one 15mm M3 screw for a 20mm M3...
ProtoBuilds news blog - Welcome!
Hey there makers! ProtoBuilds is an Austin, Texas 3D printing and prototyping company for the makers, creators and inventors in all of...
