https://www.matterhackers.com/project-ideas The latest on 3D Printing from MatterHackers Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT en-us 60 https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-build-a-mini-openrc-f1 https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-build-a-mini-openrc-f1 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT Sourcing all the parts for Daniel Noree's OpenRC F1 Car can be tedious or expensive; enter Skissografen and his ingenious solution. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/ten-3d-prints-that-would-look-great-in-your-bathroom https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/ten-3d-prints-that-would-look-great-in-your-bathroom Tue, 24 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT Whether it's a toothpaste squeezer or a tooth shaped toothbrush holder, 3D printing has some fun opportunities to decorate your bathroom. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/top-ten-3d-prints-for-your-workbench https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/top-ten-3d-prints-for-your-workbench Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Get your workbench organized with these awesome 3D printed tools! https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-make-a-3d-printed-wooden-lamp https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-make-a-3d-printed-wooden-lamp Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT Evan and Katelyn, an awesome husband-and-wife-maker-team created a 3D printed walnut and copper lamp. They are so cool, that they are letting us post the project for a weekend build! https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-3d-print-and-build-an-rc-car https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-3d-print-and-build-an-rc-car Mon, 24 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT Participate in the Open RC Project and learn how to 3D print and build your own F1 RC car. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-3d-print-and-build-a-custom-succulent-wall-hang https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-3d-print-and-build-a-custom-succulent-wall-hang Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT Add some greenery to your home or workplace by creating a customized 3D printed succulent wall hang. Follow the steps below! https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/3d-printed-and-painted-dice-tower https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/3d-printed-and-painted-dice-tower Tue, 09 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT Learn how to create a stone-like effect on a 3D printed dice tower printed in PLA filament. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-make-use-of-empty-filament-spools-for-organization https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-make-use-of-empty-filament-spools-for-organization Thu, 05 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT If you're a 3D printing enthusiast, you know the pain of having lots of empty filament spools. Finally, make use of them with the Spool Tool - 3D printed storage solution. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-create-a-custom-3d-carved-cutting-board https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-create-a-custom-3d-carved-cutting-board Fri, 13 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT Break into 3D carving and make a customized wooden cutting board to step up your culinary game and woodworking skills. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-3d-print-custom-wall-mounts https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-3d-print-custom-wall-mounts Thu, 12 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMT Learn how to design and 3D print personalized wall fixtures to organize and display all your favorite things. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/design-lab-3d-printing-surfboard-fins https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/design-lab-3d-printing-surfboard-fins Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMT Learn how 3D printing can enhance your hobbies. Watch Dave as he designs, prints, and tests his custom surfboard fins. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-design-and-3d-print-a-custom-birdhouse https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-design-and-3d-print-a-custom-birdhouse Wed, 19 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT With these easy steps, you'll learn how to design & build your own 3D printed bird house. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/matterhackers-design-lab-watch-strap https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/matterhackers-design-lab-watch-strap Mon, 04 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT When life hands you a problem, let 3D printing be your solution! The detailed story of how MatterHackers' print specialist, Tyler Anderson, redesigned and fixed an important piece on his faithful wristwatch. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-3d-print-your-own-torpedo-pool-toy https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/how-to-3d-print-your-own-torpedo-pool-toy Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT Understand how your favorite pool toys were designed for functionality and 3D print your own. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/learn-how-to-punch-pesky-prints-off-the-bed-with-the-automatic-print-ejector https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/learn-how-to-punch-pesky-prints-off-the-bed-with-the-automatic-print-ejector Wed, 27 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT Tyler Anderson, Technical Specialist at MatterHackers, takes you through the process of his creation- The Automatic Print Ejector. This device increases your 3D Printer's autonomy by removing your completed prints off your print bed by punching them with a boxing glove. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/print-your-ships-from-kerbal-space-program https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/print-your-ships-from-kerbal-space-program Wed, 02 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Fan of the game Kerbal Space Program? Ever want to bring your customized space rockets to life? Well look no further! This helpful guide will put those little rockets right in the palm of your hand. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/band-it-dragster-assembly-instructions https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/band-it-dragster-assembly-instructions Sun, 01 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT The Band-IT is a rubber band powered dragster with 3D printed components. Print one and take it for a spin. Better yet, print two and race against each other. Endless hours of fun are waiting to be discovered. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/april-2016-hacker-of-the-month-3d-printed-cosplay-fun https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/april-2016-hacker-of-the-month-3d-printed-cosplay-fun Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Well known for his epic cosplay work, artist and founder of Hero Complex Props, Michael Ruddy, uses 3d printing to help his son with autism, and in his day job as a school handyman. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/dual-extrusion-and-printable-upgrades https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/dual-extrusion-and-printable-upgrades Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT Are you curious about dual extrusion? Is your printer in need of an upgrade? Interested in practical applications of some new specialty filaments? All of the above? Read on and check out our latest project! https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/15-surprising-ways-firemen-can-use-3d-printing https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/15-surprising-ways-firemen-can-use-3d-printing Thu, 21 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMT Captain Andrew Stotts, MatterHackers' May Hacker of the Month, doesn't just save lives and extinguish fires - he also improves the workplace for both himself and his team with 3D printing. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/3d-printing-in-music https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/3d-printing-in-music Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT Another creative realm that 3D printing has touched: music! Whether you're on tour with your band, or simply kickin' it and listening to some records, you might find that 3D printing can boost your love of sweet tunes. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/bringing-the-helmet-to-life https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/bringing-the-helmet-to-life Sat, 30 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT You printed it, now make it spring to life. Dive into these instructions to make your Iron Man helmet as lifelike as possible. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/utilizing-3d-printing-to-fabricate-harley-davidson-components https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/utilizing-3d-printing-to-fabricate-harley-davidson-components Thu, 25 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT August 2019 Hacker of the Month, Chuck Taggart, uses 3D printing to invent products and to create amazing components for his Harley Davidson motorcycle. https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/make-your-own-3d-printed-turkey-hand https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/make-your-own-3d-printed-turkey-hand Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT Here is a quick tutorial for how to create a 3D Printed Turkey Hand using MatterControl. Just snap a picture, upload, print, and decorate! https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/march-2016-hacker-of-the-month---art-by-hope https://www.matterhackers.com/articles/march-2016-hacker-of-the-month---art-by-hope Fri, 19 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT 3D printing is not limited to functional parts and rapid prototyping. Our March Hacker of the Month, Shane Hope, proves this with his biological molecular model masterpieces.