Bring a touch of originality and modernity to your succulents or cacti in pots with this Pot / pot cover design, geometric, printed in 3D Wooden.

No need to repot your plants or cacti, you can put your pot directly (standard 9cm diameter) inside!

Its clean lines, inspired by origami, and material will bring a natural side, modern and original touch to your home, but also makes an original gift for your loved ones!

This object is made from a special wood PLA, PLA plastic mixture to 70% and 30% PTFE certified wood.

This material gives the look, feel and unique smell of raw wood.

Why did we choose 3D printing WOOD rather than woodworking?

It’s simple: it allows us to unleash our creativity and create objects with particularly complex and detailed lines while keeping costs low, even produced in small series.

We call it the democratic design or design, originality and small series for everyone!

Welcome to Geeetech~  Here you might encounter your favorite 3D printer and create fabulous works!

Post-processing opens up a world of interesting possibilities beyond just the print, but requires you to think about the process a bit differently.

Here are the important bits:

Sanding 3D printed models can help to remove the appearance of layer lines, but it is important to carry out the practice carefully, starting with rougher paper and finishing with softer. It is also important not to sand in one place for too long as heat generated from friction could melt the PLA. It is advised that surfaces printed in the Z axis will have the smoothest surface finish, and if you plan to glue your model, take care not to remove too much material around seams or joining surfaces.

Sanding a 3D printed part

For when the gluing stage comes around, here is one hot tip: when creating joints or keys for a model, one should make sure to create joining features large enough for the 3D printer to create them cleanly. Generally, features should be larger than 4-5mm in diameter. Glued components should be secured together using rubber bands, and cyanoacrylate glue should be used to spot glue around the connecting areas. If seams are rough or have gaps, bondo or filler can be used to smooth them.

Gluing a 3D printed part

When a 3D printed part is sanded and glued together, painting is often the next step. For this important stage of post-processing, it is highly recommended hanging the prepared 3D print in an open, dust-free space with plenty of ventilation. This will allow you to paint all surfaces evenly without having to handle the model while paint is drying. Primer/filler should be used first, followed by another stage of sanding, after which paint should be sprayed at an arm’s length from the object. The painted object will be ready to polish after 1-2 days.

Painting a 3D printed part

To add longevity to 3D printed enclosures that need to accept screws, it is often useful to install threaded inserts. When doing so, holes in a model should be made slightly smaller than the inserts to be installed. This will account for any plastic that melts when installing the inserts. Additionally, increasing the number of shells will leave more plastic around inserts. When installing the inserts, it is useful to keep the 3D printed part secure in a vice, and incredibly important to only install the inserts gradually, since PLA can deform at moderate temperatures.

Installing threaded inserts into a 3D printed part

The final part of the post-processing guide concerns how to vacuum form using 3D printed molds. Vacuum forming is a manufacturing process in which a sheet of plastic is heated and pressed over a form to create a part, and is used to make plastic containers, amongst other things. When 3D printing vacuum forming molds, we suggest increasing shells and infill settings to create a strong mold that will withstand the pressures of vacuum forming. An industrial vacuum forming machine is needed to heat the plastic sheet, which can then be pressed over the 3D printed mold. According to MakerBot, it is worth producing two or three spare 3D printed molds up front in case the first mold becomes damaged.

Vacuum forming with a 3D printed mold

With these beneficial tips for post-processing 3D printed items, we envision a thriving future for the development of 3D manufacturing and a vista of more and more 3D hobbyists joining us~~

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Hi, you guys ~ Today we will continue  to share another ten dual extruder 3D printer models to satisfy your curiosity for the fabulous 3D printing world! !

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #11: Two-Color Octopus

Oh hey, did you think nervoussystem would stop at a mere frog? Nope! Here’s a two-color octopus…

(Download from Thingiverse)

Dual Extrusion 3D Printer Model #12: Two-Color Cat

… and here’s a two-color cat! This colorful feline is available in two poses: relaxed, and ultra-relaxed.

(Download from Thingiverse)

Dual Extrusion 3D Printer Model #13: Yin-Yang Dimmer Knob

The eternal battle between lightness and darkness made literal, with a quirky dimmer switch in a yin-yang style. The design of this dimmer switch is especially appropriate for the next item on our list…

(Download from Cults3D)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #14: Artisan Soap-Dish

We’re stumped as what qualifies this soap dish as “artisan”, exactly. But hey, it comes in two tones. Pretty!

(Download from Thingiverse)

Dual Extrusion 3D Printer Model #15: Green Lantern Ring

If you’d like to keep your cosplay subtle and sophisticated, then this magical Green Lantern ring should fit the bill. Green not your color? Maker Kevin Skeuse has a whole series of lantern rings for every spectrum in comic book legend: blue, red,indigo, orange, sapphire and yellow.

(Download from Thingiverse)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #16: Retro 8-Bit Geek Glasses

Demonstrate your boffin credentials with with these retro 8-bit geek glasses. Also available in a “nerd” variation of pixelated pride. Whose side are you on: Geek or Nerd?

(Download from Thingiverse)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #17: D20 Dice

Another great application for dual extrusion is dice. This model is a 20 sided die with flush numbers, perfect for long sessions of role-playing games like Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.

(Download from YouMagine)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #18: Aria the Dragon

This model is actually at the centre of a major controversy on Thingiverse, where multiple designs have founded their way onto eBay as 3D printed objects in violation of Creative Commons licensing. Designer Louise Driggers first sounded the alarm when she found that her Aria the Dragon was one of over 2,000 designs being sold without maker consent or permission.

(Download from Thingiverse)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #19: Two Color Vase

This elegant ornament can be printed in either one color or two. But it’s much more striking when fabricated with dual extrusion in two contrasting shades.

(Download from Cults3D)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #20: Star Keychain from Super Mario World

A very simple dualstrusion project here, a flat keychain in the retro style of the 16-bit star from Super Mario World. What makes it so easy is that the design is more 2D than 3D, so the complexity is kept to a minimum.

(Download from Pinshape)

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Need an advanced and colorful challenge? Here are 35 free dual extrusion models specially designed for your dual extruder 3D printer.

3D printing is a fun hobby, and one that you can make as simple or as complicated as you like. Making stuff in a single material, for example, is pretty much the standard option for most 3D printers and projects. But what if you wanted to print something in more than one material? This is where a dual extruder 3D printer comes in handy.

What’s a dual extruder 3D printer? It’s an evolution of the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology, where instead of one hot-end extruding molten thermoplastic filament, it has two hot-ends with two separate spools of filament. Therefore, it becomes possible to print off objects in two colors or two materials (or both).

It’s also a useful technique for fabricating objects with complex geometry. Using a secondary dissolvable material, you can create removable supports for those tricky overhangs and bridges that single extruder 3D printers can’t handle.

In software terms, “dualstrusion” works by overlaying two separate (but interlocking) models on top of each other in the same physical space, and the slicing software issues commands to the 3D printer to distinguish between them when printing the object.

Current dual extruder 3D printers on the market include the Ultimaker 3, BCN3D Sigma, Makerbot Replicator 2X, Printrbot Plus and Flashforge Creator Pro. Some manufacturers go even further, and offer machines capable of triple and evenquadruple extrusion!

But let’s not get too far ahead of ourselves. Here’s a list of models that are just perfect for dual extruder 3D printers. Master these objects, and you are truly on the path to becoming a true 3D printing guru.

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #1: Low-Poly Pokemon

According to designer extraordinaire Flowalistik, Pokemon and 3D printing have something in common: they both evolve. The multi and dual extrusion Low-Poly Pikachu is designed to show all the possibilities of dual and multi extrusion 3D Printers. This model is more complex but easier to print, and it keeps all the features from the original design: it doesn’t need support material, infill or prime tower. There are three more in the series: Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Charmander.

(Download from YouMagine)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #2: Jack the Pumpkin King

From the Brothers Ruiz at Adafruit comes this deliciously evil pumpkin head, named after (we presume) Jack from The Nightmare before Christmas. Print one off in time for Halloween, but keep those candles away — unless you like the smell of burning plastic.

(Download from YouMagine)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #3: Mini Tri-Spinner

This is a sophisticated fidget toy, powered by a mini ball bearing, that spins and spins with just a flick of the fingers. The dual extrusion is just to add a bit of color and flair as it rotates.

(Download from YouMagine)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #4: Uli3ot Female

A bit of fun to celebrate the launch of the Ultimaker 3 — a dual extrusion 3D printer, if you hadn’t already heard — sees the popular Ultibot mascot given a gender swap with an artfully placed number 3.

(Download from YouMagine)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #5: Captain Underpants HypnoRing

This is a cosplay prop from a kid’s TV show, the Captain Underpants HypnoRing. The beauty of this design is that, if the white section is printed with glow-in-the-dark filament, it adds a nice luminous effect in low-light conditions. Perfect for beguiling your opponents!

(Download from YouMagine)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #6: Fashion Traffic Cones Collection

Perhaps the first thing people attempt with dual extrusion is the humble traffic cone. With two tones of orange and white, it’s a simple and appealing design. This collection builds on that concept with more elaborate variations, so the printed object looks less like a traffic cone and more like a wizard’s hat!

(Download from Thingiverse)

 Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #7: Two Color World

A very early proof of concept for dual extrusion — dating back to 2011 — is the two color world, with a representation of the Earth rendered in blue and green filament. A remixed version is the Giant Hollow Two Color World, which is a super-sized version for folks with bigger printers.

(Download from Thingiverse)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #8: Dual Color 3DBenchy

3DBenchy, the jolly 3D printing torture test, started out life as an open-source calibration model for FDM 3D printers. The little tugboat has proved tremendously popular, and its designers have extended the design to cover dual extrusion 3D printers too. Another version for full multi-color printing is also available, but don’t run before you can walk!

(Download from Thingiverse)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #9: Micro Glider

This micro glider is made by combining two different types of filament, PLA and filaflex, to form a functional object that can fly through the air with the greatest of ease. Firstly, a super fine 0.2 mm layer of filaflex is laid down, and then overlaid with PLA, to create an elastic membrane. Proof that “dualstrusion” is not just about aesthetics, but can have an engineering application, too.

(Download from Cults3D)

Dual Extruder 3D Printer Models #10: OpenRC Experimental Wheel

The Open R/C Formula 1 project is a great initiative by maker Daniel Noree, who’s shared his open source blueprints for a 3D printed radio controlled car. The most critical component of any car — radio-controlled or otherwise — are the wheels. Which is why Noree has been experimenting with printing the wheels using a dual extruder: flexible rubber for the tires, plus solid ABS for the rims. The model is still at an experimental stage, however!

(Download from Pinshape)

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I have found a full collection of Low-poly Pokemon 3D Models for you to print. these models can be found on thingivers.

1 Pikachu by  Flowalistilk

Download this file

2 Bulbasaur by Flowalistilk

Download this file.

3 Charmander by Flowalistilk

Download this file

4 Totodile by Flowalistilk

Download this file

5.  Chikorita by Flowalistilk

Download this file

That’s all for today’s share, i will find more for you next time. Now take your 3D printer out and start print your Pokemon.

Pokemon Go!!

Kitronik, a UK-based design studio, has created two 3D printable speaker kits: one for a Stereo speaker and one for a Cube speaker. Makers can use the kits to learn more about the design and construction of modern electronic devices.

You only have to look at kids using their latest smartphones and tablets to see just how important electronic devices are—in virtually all aspects of our lives—in 2016. But despite the ubiquity of consumer electronics, most users of such technology have little to no idea how their products actually work. Kitronik, a British design studio, wants to change all that, by reintroducing the concept of the build-it-yourself design kit. The latest offering from the company is a stylish 3D printable speaker kit, which tinkerers can use to build their own laptop/smartphone speakers while learning a thing or two about electronics.

Kitronik has actually developed two separate 3D printable speaker kits: one which makes a traditional Stereo speaker, and one which forms a trendy Cube speaker. The company believes that the combined practicality and aesthetics of the kits will appeal to would-be builders in a way that other, more outdated hobby kits can no longer do: “When we started off, people said to us that electronic kits were becoming less popular,” says Kitronik co-founder Kevin Spurr. “I think that’s because the kits that were being used weren’t very interesting. The trick is interesting kits at affordable prices.”

oth speaker types were designed by Kitronik designers using Autodesk Inventor and prototyped in PLA using a  3D printer. Keen builders can download the printable parts for the speakers from Thingiverse and order the plug n’ play mono/stereo amplifier kits directly from Kitronik. Detailed instructions for assembling the printed parts and electronic components have been laid out on the Kitronik website. The company has also uploaded a laser-cutting file for users who wish to cut their own birch plywood front plate, an additional piece for the cool gadgets, included to give beginners an idea of how different materials can be mixed to create interesting effects.

Kitronik hopes that its simple electronics kits will encourage a future generation of designers to start building their own tech: “We know that we have an issue with manufacturing in this country,” said Spurr. “The manufacturing side isn’t done by humans, it’s done by technology now but the design is done by humans and that’s where we need to have more people.

What Are .STL and .OBJ File Formats for 3D Printing?

How to Export .STL and .OBJ Files in Autodesk Maya

THE first 3D-printed house in the world has been completed and unveiled in China.
Unlike previous 3D-printed structures, reports stated this entire home was printed in one go, without being spliced together from a number of different pieces.
Experts at Beijing firm Huashang Tengda oversaw the impressive project, which took course non-stop over a period of just 45 days in the city’s Tongzhou District.
The result is the beautiful 400-square-metre home, which is a sturdy two-storey villa with walls as thick as 2.5 metres.
Each floor also has a height of three metres, reports said.

The 3D printer constructed the house in several layers. Picture: CEN/Australscope

The 3D printer constructed the house in several layers. Picture: CEN/AustralscopeSource:australscope
The printing was completed by the Beijing-based company, whose specialists oversaw the process, but didn’t need to do much physical work from start to finish.
Giant printers used special reinforced concrete to build the house, which is now open for public viewing.
China has unveiled similar feats in the past with multistorey houses being printed and then pieced together.
Architects involved hope it may soon become the norm for entire homes to be built from scratch by computers that control 3D printers.

Builders say the construction required little manual labour.

The controversy truly began to heat up back in June, when the State Department, backed by President Obama, issue a new decree prohibiting the sharing of any firearms related technical data or schematics on the internet, including sketches, drawings, diagrams and even dimensions. From the government’s perspective, the proposal is a way to extend ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) while protecting what kind of technology and information can be exported out of the US. For gun activists, however, the new decree is seen as either a ‘blatant’ violation of he first amendment, the second amendment, or both.

In response to the ban, DeSimone posted a straightforward and very strongly worded—if not also darkly humourous—video to YouTube, in which he not only denounces the decree, but also reveals his very own, completely legal, schematics for a 3D printed air gun. “If Mr. Obama had not attempted to stifle free speech in this way, I probably would have simply worked on another, more innocuous project. But as it is, I felt compelled to act,” wrote DeSimone of his ‘inspiration’ for the project. “This gesture of protest further proves the obvious futility of attempting to regulate speech and ban simple mechanical objects; both of which are very un-American ideas.”

Rather than join the debate on whether the decree truly is a violation of the first amendement, DeSimone decided to take a more ‘hands-on’ stance and physically push the limits of the law by legally sharing the designs for a 3D printed weapon . As it turns out, airguns are not covered in the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988, and therefore are specifically exempt from all firearms regulations. By exposing this loophole, DeSimone hopes that he can also expose the very ‘un-Americanness’ of the decree. “In truth, the gun was designed for indoor target practice, but its ability to slip through metal detectors and fire poison darts makes the story more inflammatory, so I’m touting these virtues primarily to sensationalize it.”

The airgun he designed is a pneumatic piston powered by two sets of rubber bands and can shoot .40 caliber blow gun darts, which can also be dipped into poison for an added element of danger—although DeSimone warns that he himself isn’t sure about the legality of poisoning darts, and that doing so can be as hazardous for the shooter as it is for the target. Additional features include the ability to pass through metal detectors unnoticed, and picatinny rails for mounting accessories such as weapon lights and even a red-dot sight. Despite being made primarily as a political statement, DeSimone clearly but a lot of thought into the design and functionality of his creation.

The pistol was 3D printed on a LulzBot Taz4 with ABS filament, however nearly any 3D printer capable of printing objects 200mm would work.  The frame, piston, trigger, trigger guard and rails were 3D printed, while the blowgun barrel and rubber bands were assembled afterwards. All in all, DeSimone says that it took him about 8.5 hours to 3D print the frame, and a total of 12-13 hours to print and assemble the entire gun.

DeSimone’s STL files are available in full detail on his website, and include extensive and important bits of information, such as the fact that there is no safety mechanism whatsoever on the gun, and that if you don’t have enough trigger reset bands, the gun may fire spontaneously without the trigger being pulled. “Be advised that this can happen, so keep the weapon pointed in a safe direction at all times,” he writes. He also urges readers to access the digital files on his website “before Obama bans them.”

Whether you see DeSimone’s project as a political statement, a particularly dark joke, or a skillful and practical 3D design project to be used strictly for indoor target practice, there is no mistaking his desire to stir up controversy and have a sardonic laugh at the same time. On the one hand, it’s easy to understand that as a designer and gun advocate, he would want to send a powerful message back to the people and to his government. On the other hand couldn’t a designer with his level of skill, craftsmanship and dedication focus his energy in a more positive manner, and use 3D printing technology to improve the world, rather than smugly criticize it?

The end of DeSimone’s ‘manifesto,’ if it could be called that, includes perhaps the most explanatory, yet provocative justification for his actions: “I want everyone to know that President Obama summoned this weapon into existence through his unconstitutional and un-American actions. Long live the Constitution, and long live the United States of America.” Those are particularly strong words from a straight-shooting advocate, and whether Obama or any member of his administration will respond has yet to be seen. Whichever side of the debate you are on, we can say one thing for sure: regardless of any State Department laws, and for better or for worse, as long as enterprising makers such as DeSimone are out there, 3D printed weapons are here, and here to stay.

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PPM encoder module is used to translates up to eight PWM (pulse width modulation) signals into one PPM (pulse position modulation) signal with ATMEGA328 IC, allowing you to connect a PWM receiver to a PPM-compatible autopilot with one wire, which on the one hand reduce the interface of the main chip and on the other hand save the space on PIXHAWK. As a result, you’ll get faster processing and reduced points of error.

for more information, please refer to 

http://www.geeetech.com/ppm-encoder-module-p-922.html?zenid=eeb92njcvon8g6pg8airhin2h4

New feeds No.2: 3DR Power Module

The 3DR Power Module is a simple way of providing your control board with data of the current consumption and voltage measurements of a LiPo battery so that the control board can estimate the remaining flight durations according to the remaining and power capacity and the real time current consumption calculated by the received data. This 3DR Power Module has the function of BES which can provide stable power supply to the control board.

• Max input voltage: 18V

• Min input voltage: 4.5 V

• Voltage and current measurement configured for 5V ADC

• 6-pos DF13 cable plugs directly to APM 2.5’s ‘PM’ connector

• Dimension: 23mm*22mm*10mm

• Net weight: 19.2g

for more information, please refer to 

http://www.geeetech.com/3dr-power-module-p-924.html?zenid=eeb92njcvon8g6pg8airhin2h4

New feeds No.3: Optical flow sensor board

This is the optical flow sensor board that is based on the optical effect of mouse sensor that allows you hover with your mulit-rotor platform at low altitudes (like indoor environment) without the need for GPS. This device also has more advanced features concerning odometry and obstacle avoidance.

• Standard4.2mm IR MeGa lens 
• High speed motion detection 
• ADNS-3080 optical sensor
• Up to 6400 fps update rate
• 30×30 pixel resolution

for more information, please refer to 

http://www.geeetech.com/optical-flow-sensor-board-p-925.html?zenid=eeb92njcvon8g6pg8airhin2h4