DesignSpark brilha! E um micro-relé, uma Prensa Hidráulica reversível, Um Gato-mealheiro 3D, e Projectos prá Criançada!!

Hoffman Engineering, é uma página do Youtube onde se podem passar horas a ver coisas incríveis...

Das quais destaco, apenas a nível de exemplo, esta análise do DesignSpark Mechanical, onde eles descobriram as capacidades mais incríveis, para um Programa grátis, ainda por cima!

Por exemplo, embaixo, na imagem, está uma criação radial, em que uma peça individual é repetida à volta dum cilindro, e tudo intuitivo, e tudo fluído, um espectáculo!

The Best Free CAD Program - DesignSpark Mechanical
Hoffman Engineering

his is DesignSpark Mechanical, and it is the best free CAD program that I have personally used. Many of the free CAD alternatives are clunky and hard to use, DesignSpark is the first one that truly impressed me. So download it, and give it a try!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXgMY3-hlgs

Já que têem uma Impressora 3D, porque não usá-la para fazerem componentes electro-mecânicos como este Micro-relé?

Vem com o ficheiro 3D necessário para além das explicações, é claro:

3D Printable Robotic Actuator

seanhodgins

Upon research for an upcoming project, I discovered this simple way to make very tiny magnetic actuators. RC enthusiasts have been using these for some time now, but they don't seem very well known. I think there are a lot of useful applications for these little actuators, and they are simple enough to be designed by anyone, which means easy to implement in custom projects. Follow along in the video as I show you how to make the one designed and I will explain how it works. Although I have provided the files to 3D print my design, I encourage you to try and design your own!

https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printable-Robotic-Actuator/

Eis uma Prensa Hidráulica que tanto pressiona para baixo...

Como para cima!

Para vários trabalhos diferentes, onde seja necessária uma força exercida numa dessas direcções.

Versatile Press / Brake and More..

Tuomas Soikkeli

Hi!
This is my instructable about making a press. And some usefull attachments for it.
Instructable includes plans. Structure is tested with 8 ton jack.
With 6 ton jack, frame keeps it shape without any bends.
Welds are made with 3.25mm Esab ok 73.15 welding rod. I used 110 a current.
I made my press with little different way.
Jack is placed down...
It lowers the center of gravity and places the handle at a height where you can bare down instead of pulling down. Its easier to make different attachments to it, for bending, rolling etc.
..Or up.
To get more power for stamping and punching steel.
I made an attachment to mount 8 ton jack to the upper bar.

https://www.instructables.com/id/Press-Brake-and-More/

PODE acontecer que algum Engenhocas exaspere a Patroa com as suas tropelias, como curtos-circuitos, explosões, ou utensílios de cozinha sequestrados, para não falar da sucata, e do lixo acumulado...
Para essas ocasiões, nada melhor que imprimirem este "Renhau" ternurento, que até serve de mealheiro, para fazerem as pazes!
Eu penso em tudo...

SCHRODINKY: BRITISH SHORTHAIR CAT IN A BOX – 3D PRINTABLE, MULTI PART MODEL - SINGLE EXTRUSION PACKAGE

3D model description
Schrodinky: The British Shorthair in a Box 3D Printable Multi Part Model is a larger scale, more detailed and complex version of my original 3D printable "cat in a box" models:

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/schrodinky-british-shorthair-cat-in-a-box-3d-printable-multi-part-model-single-extrusion-package

E já agora, a Míudagem! 

Já que eles ajudam, a segurar em peças, e o que mais for, e querem fazer alguma coisa, eles mesmos, cá está um sem-fim de coisas fáceis de fazer, que lhes darão o que NENHUM dinheiro lhes dá, Realização pessoal!!!

60+ DIY Kids Crafts You Can Make In Under An Hour
Lauren J

Looking for DIY kids crafts your kids can make in under an hour? If you want some cool craft ideas for the kids to work on, here’s a list that will give you tons of inspiration. From art projects to easy crafts, you won’t run out of things to keep your kids busy.

22 DIY Kids Craft Ideas | Easy Crafts for Kids

Kids should not lose their creativity! With all the technology they have access to nowadays, I feel like it is my role as a mother to keep their creative juices flowing. If you have a child, I’m sure they are either playing their favorite video game or staring at the television all day. So what can we do as moms to keep them busy without technology? Get them into crafting and have them enjoy making cool art projects and stuff with their hands

https://diyprojects.com/diy-kids-crafts-under-hour/

Beta-Testers para a Bee! E processar 3D via Smartphone, Soldadura controlada, Besta em PVC, e a Fabster faz!

Querem uma Impressora 3D BEEVERYCREATIVE?

A mundialmente famosa Impressora 3D Portuguesa, a Bee, está à procura dum Beta tester, por isso, vão inscrever-se, mandando um email:

Cara Comunidade de impressão 3D,
A BEEVERYCREATIVE está à procura de um utilizador avançado de impressão 3D para integrar o seu grupo de Beta testers.
Se queres ser candidato, envia-nos um email para partnership@beeverycreative.com e diz-nos porque deves ser tu o escolhido!
Imprint change! 

Podem agora processar os Vossos Objectos 3D na Cloud, isto é, têem uma ligação à Net, têem como mandar imprimir os vossos Objectos... 
E ainda podem guardar esses Objectos 3d na Net, e assim podem ter acesso a eles quando queiram, onde queiram!

É bom!

Introducing the Amazing AstroPrint Cloud Slicer! 

No Software to Install 

Everything is accessible from your browser so there is no software to install or keep up to date. Slice with Slic3r or Cura even faster using our superfast computers. 

Simple User Interface 

 Just 3 settings and you can get great prints. A combo of manufacturers reccommended settings and our own algorithms give great results. Advanced settings available for users who like to tweak. 

Online File Storage 

Keep your files stored neatly in the cloud so you can access them anywhere. Download G-Code or send files straight to your printer with the AstroBox. 

https://www.astroprint.com/

Podem pegar num Ferro de Soldar barato, e fazer dele algo de superior...

Eis o que a Designspark vos oferece, entre outros Projectos.

Façam uma Estação de Soldadura com a Temperaturado ferro controlada de 90 a 450 Graus.

Sabe-se lá, mais uma vez para que mais fins Engenhocas esta gigajoga não vos servira!

Platino Soldering Station

A simple Platino based soldering station is designed for not too demanding (hobbyist) applications. This Platino based soldering device can be used to heat up the soldering bit to a temperature ranging from 90 – 450 degree Celsius and also to check the temperature of the soldering bit.

The project is about a cheap SMD solder station built as a Platino Add-on system. It supports active soldering tips from Weller (RT series) which contain the heating element as well as a sensor and a standard 3.5 mm jack. 

http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/designshare/eng/projects/326/view/stage/brief/

Com este Instructable, constroem uma Besta em PVC, para terem uns momentos descontraídos de Tiro-ao-Alvo, sem problemas, e sem quase despesa nenhuma...

E com um aspecto umpecável!

Vejam como:

Reinforced PVC crossbow with laminated stock

otisimo1288

WARNING-Don't be foolish with weapons or power tools they are dangerous.

This is not powerful enough for big game.

I made this for my sister. She has shown some interest in archery and I couldn't think of anything to get her for her birthday. Really I just wanted an excuse. this is my first instructable so sorry for the shotty camera work.The bow is a prod when talking about crossbows

Thanks to nick at backyard Bowyer after seeing his crossbow I had to make one

http://backyardbowyer.blogspot.com/?m=1

His YouTube Chanel is great check it out

http://m.youtube.com/user/BackyardBowyer

I got a lot of inspiration form

http://www.poodwaddle.com/crossbow/?page_id=2

Tools i used are:

Table saw Dremmel with attachments 

Belt sander 

Coping saw Various wood and metal files 

Clamps 

Awl 

Chisels

Hand plane 

Bench grinder

http://www.instructables.com/id/reinforced-PVC-crossbow-with-laminated-stock/

Querem fazer, a Fabster faz.

Dica de já não me lembro quem, no Facebook, esta máquina de aspecto fenomenal é uma Impressora 3d que prima por imprimir em vários Materiais, permitindo-vos assim fazer toda uma maquineta na mesma Impressora 3D. 

Como?

O que é mesmo único, nesta Impressora, é o material de Impressão vir nestas peças dentadas, que permitem um maior controle do Material fundido, sem deslizes:

fabbster 

fabbster 3D printers build parts from different plastics. No detours, no high costs for complicated molds and tools and without long delivery times - directly from digital data.

That’s why this way to produce stuff is called “Digital Fabrication” - or short “FABBING”. Every popular CAD-software can export 3D models in STL-format; there are versions free of charge and even some which are so easy to use, they actually enable kids to design parts themselves.

Professionals use the fabbsterG to build prototypes fast, produce technical custom parts or realize creative designs. Due to the different materials it’s possible to print really functional models!

Process reliable materials - LIKE sticks

fabbster printers use LIKE Sticks that are produced using an injection moulding process, which ensures highest precision. And that is exactly what LIKE Sticks have to offer: In contrast to round filament, the LIKE sticks can’t slip and allow an optimal dosage of molten polymer.
http://www.fabbster.com/index.php

Ligar qualquer coisa à Net? E um Guia para Impressoras 3D Profissionais, Makers pró Espaço, e Fibras para casas.

Eis a ùltima da littleBits, como liguar tudo à Internet, com o cloudBit, para realizar os sonhos de tanto Engenhocas, para ligar tudo em casa, testar protótipos, registar dados em qualquer lado, etc:

We're extremely excited to announce the arrival of the cloudBit, the newest addition to the littleBits library. The cloudBit is the most powerful product we’ve ever engineered. Now you can use the littleBits library to connect the physical world to the internet. Recreate the most popular internet-connected devices, use littleBits to prototype the next billion dollar idea, or invent a project that solves your own, unique problem. Whether you're a designer prototyping a new smart device or a family inventing a way to feed the pet fish from vacation, the cloudBit just opened up a world of limitless possibilities!

http://us6.campaign-archive2.com/?u=6bff199172cfbc49e237d5daa&id=eae3f89263&e=eb636a679f

Querem entrar no mundo da Impressão 3D Profissional? 

Eis como o fazerem com este Guia, uma página impecável da Sculpteo, que vos explica tudo, tintim por tintim... 

Técnicas, Máquinas, as diferentes Marcas, preços, vantagens específicas, é só lá irem:

 Guide to Professional 3D Printers

There are over 100 industry-grade 3D printer models currently on the market. These printers are large, commercial 3D printing machines intended for professional use. At Sculpteo we exclusively uses professional 3D printers.

We’ve put together a guide to these industrial 3D printers based on a selection of printers from each manufacturer that best represents the range of options out there — from price to materials to build size.

We hope this guide will help you determine the best 3D printer for your business needs. And don’t forget, you don’t have to buy your own printer to have access to professional quality 3D printing. Sculpteo offers an online 3D printing service using a variety of the printers listed in this guide.

Note on pricing: Because commercial 3D printers are sold through third-party, licensed resellers, there is not a standard retail price for each printer. Prices are only available via a quote from one of these resellers. We have recorded the pricing below based either on a quote from a reseller that asked to stay anonymous or from another online source (with a link).

The guide is organized by printer technology. For details explaining each process, check out The Different Technologies Behind 3D Printing.

http://blog.sculpteo.com/2014/07/22/list-of-professional-3d-printers/

Querem mandar a vossa Maquineta para o Espaço?

Pois cá está como o fazerem, dica da designspark, Rs-online, as 3 maneiras que já têem à vossa disposição.

Space: The Final (Maker) Frontier

Andrew Back

A look at three relatively low cost routes to getting your electronics project into space.

There was a time — not that very long ago — when if you wanted to get a functional piece of electronics into space it took an obscene amount of money and a few hundred tonnes of volatile rocket fuel. Suffice to say that, unless you were part of a national space programme, a global telecoms company or an evil supervillain, you were probably out of luck.

Thanks to ever smaller and lower cost technologies, coupled with a burning desire to get in on the action and a healthy dose of inventiveness, this is all changing — and at a somewhat rapid pace. This post takes a look at just a few of the options available for getting your project into space.

http://www.rs-online.com/designspark/electronics/eng/blog/space-the-final-maker-frontier

E esta Técnica cabe na Categoria de "porque é que ninguém pensou nisso, até agora?"!!!

Todos conhecem o Algodão Doce, mas podem-se utilizar Fibras de toda a espécie, para construír Estruturas leves e rápidas de fazer!

Até se poderá pensar em máquinas CNC para sabe-se lá mais o quê!

Dica de Zoe Romano, do Blogue da Arduino, e obra de Jin Shihui, que aparece embaixo a segurar a sua Máquina, controlada, já se vê, por um Arduino... 

Vejam e MARAVILHEM-SE!

Spraying natural fibers to build cotton-candy surfaces

Zoe Romano

During Fab10- Fab Festival in Barcelona I met Jin Shihui who introduced me to CandyProject, a research project exploring the process of spraying natural fiber to create a non-woven textile that can be used to produce anything from building components to ornamental artifacts.

By means of air pressure we separate the fibers from a roving allowing them to self-organize and reassemble due to the surface tension caused by a fine mist of adhesive. This creates a controlled fibrous aggregation producing an emergent morphospace encompassing the initial substructure.

The robot Jin is holding in her hands in the picture above uses air pressure to separate fibers into individual strands. While the fibers are still separated they are embedded with an adhesive spray and all parameters are controlled within the robot  with an Arduino Uno:

blog.arduino.cc/2014/07/14/spraying-natural-fibers-like-cotton-candy/

Emachineshop, Omerod, e as Workshops da FabLab EDP

A Emachineshop pode-vos permitir um mundo de opções, na fabricação de peças, e ainda, vos permite, não só encomendar, como ter um programa CAD de borla!
E um programa onde podem especificar os Materiais, e as Espessuras, a partir de Listas bastante completas, que já vos dão uma ideia concreta do preço dos material e do trabalho a ser feito...
Agora, observem, como podem mandar fazer uma peça que precisem, apenas a partir duma foto:

Create custom metal and plastic parts through our ONLINE machine shop!

Why waste time with conventional machine shops and waiting for quotations? Reduce your total time up to 90%. Inventors, businesses, contractors and universities have created thousands of custom parts in a wide variety of materials. Get started today by downloading our free CAD software.

http://www.emachineshop.com/

Eis aqui como correm as coisas, depois da montagem duma Omerod, uma Impressora 3D de montar a partir dum Kit, e até que ela imprima alguma coiusa,  relatado por um Engenhocas, como nós, Andrew Back, no Blogue da DesignSpark:

RepRap Ormerod Commissioning and First Print

Andrew Back

Commissioning, adjustments, axis compensation and a first print.
Upon completing the construction of the Ormerod I started to go through the process of commissioning the printer. However, I ran into a couple of issues and then ran out of time due to other projects.
Having recently picked up where I left off, it quickly became apparent that there have been numerous updates to firmware and documentation — which made everything go a lot smoother this time round.
Replacement Duet board The Duet controller board that shipped with some of the earliest kits had an assembly error that meant that they needed to be plugged in to both the power supply and USB, and as such could not operate without a PC connected and with simply a network connection. Thankfully, RepRapPro offer a board swap service for those early kits and I decided to take advantage of this.

http://www.designspark.com/eng/blog/reprap-ormerod-commissioning-and-first-print

Mas onde é que eu já vi isto?
No FabLabEDP!
Peguem em 800 euros, e vão lá, que vos dão o Kit, e vos ensinam, numa Workshop, como montar a Impressora, que vão levar para casa!
Topem-me só as caras destes Engenhocas felizes!!!

WHAT IS A FABLAB? 

"Fablab" is a short term for “Fabrication Laboratory”, or, like some people prefer to call it,, “Fabulous Laboratory”.
The concept was developed in the Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA) of the Massachussets Institute of Technology (MIT), through a course named How to do (almost) anything, lectured by Prof. Neil Gershenfeld.
A FabLab consists of a set of digital fabrication tools for rapid prototyping, such as milling machines, laser cutter, vynil cutter machines, electronics workbench, computers and programming tools, supported by open source software. This is a concept created for the community, based on "Learn by doing" education, providing the ideal environment for invention. The projects are conceived in 2D (in the computers) and get real in 3D (by the machines). What kind of things you can do in the Fablab? Almost anything, it is your imagination that rules! Currently the labs include computer controlled machines with spatial resolution down to microns, and electronics that have time resolution in microseconds...

http://www.fablabedp.edp.pt/en

Máquinas fascinantes, 3D Italiano, um Porta-Chaves engenhoso, e gráficos para os vossos Micro-controladores

Eis uma série de Máquinas de berlindes fascinantes, tanto pela sua simplicidade, como pelo seu movimento hipnótico... E que vocês podem construír! 

Marble Machine 4.0 

msraynsford

This is the fourth design of my marble machines. This was a collaboration between busted bricks and myself, he originally came up with the design and I have modified, improved and added a motor to it. The machine is cut from 3.2mm laser mdf,
I sell the kits through my own website and I share most of my files on thingiverse.

This instructable will take you through the complete process of assembling this little marble machine. Any comments, questions, clarifications and improvements will then be shared with the world and hopefully save myself a lot of effort in the future. If this works I'll add my other marble machines too.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Marble-Machine-40/

 

A Vectorealism vem-nos agora oferecer, para além do Corte Laser CNC, a Impressão 3D.

Atenção, para a Impressão 3D é preciso outra conta no Vectorealism.

Make things. Now in 3D!

Hi-quality 3D printing and rock solid laser cutting in the same cart

Discover the new Vectorealism store with big news: high-def 3D printing service and 48h delivery laser cutting. New account required!

http://launch.vectorealism.com/w/2dsCPmmOB892lkwMZMpeuoQQ/Mc52GpKqWFcBFZ3MVRA4vg/7631AAwOepsMqjnFpghfAZmA

Eis algo para as vossas chaves...

E para a vossa Bicicleta, Saca-Rolhas, e até USB!

Também serve para desmontar a parte melhor, da Sucata que vão encontrando, na Rua...

Muáháhá!

E temos de concordar com o Autor, as chaves, assim, não chocalham, o que enerva à brava!

Multi key + Bike Tools + USB Drive + Bottle opener + Screwdriver (~$15 ~1hr) 

RobbGodshaw

I have seen a lot of multi keys. From the expensive commercial Keyport and beautiful keygrip to the wonderful Leatherman mods on Instructables. After making this ible I found the KeySmart and two Instructables(Folding Key Chain and Friendly Folding Keychain) which are very similar.
The pictured set includes:

• Bike lock key
• Locker lock key
• Work door key
• House door keys
• USB drive (16GB)
• Bottle opener
• Phillips screwdriver (No. 2)
• Two Allen wrenches(5mm and 4mm)

Advantages:

• Low Noise– Jingling keys drive me crazy
• Ease of access, position of keys is constant
• High Torque for my stubborn U-lock
• Has some frequently used tools

http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-key-Bike-Tools-USB-Drive-Bottle-opener-Screw/

E Da Designspark vem esta dica, podem fazer as vossas Engenhocas muito mais apelativas e flexíveis, com este fabuloso Sistema Gráfico, atenção também, Lojistas e toda a Sala de Exposição que haja...

Até Restaurantes!

Isto permite uma série incrível de possibilidades de Interactividade com o Público!

Eye Catching Made Easy

sgussenhoven

By Francis Lamotte

Chrom-ART Accelerator™ Opens New Graphics Possibilities for GUI in Microcontroller Applications

Thanks to the ease of implementing touch sensing and the improved price points for displays and 32-bit microcontrollers (MCU), graphical user interfaces (GUI) have become increasingly present in MCU applications.

In spite of this evolution, some technical challenges have persisted. Typically GUI implementations on microcontrollers (unlike higher end processors targeting mobile appliances) have been limited depending on how much of their processing power, peripherals and memory resources could be dedicated to managing the display and graphics in an application.

Complexity of coding, and relatively limited memory and processing power for graphics management all conspired to make implementation costly and responsiveness of the GUI relatively limited.

http://designspark.com/eng/knowledge-item/eye-catching-made-easy

Berlindes, Aviões de dar à corda, Circuitos Integrados, Rodas para Robots, e Mini-Satélites!

Estes Cubos em Madeira, são uma ideia simples, mas genial!

Já existem há 25 anos, mas só agora dei por este Jogo de Pistas de Berlindes, criado por ideia dum Fâ da Cuboro, e são um espectáculo:

Novelty

With its latest product, cuboro Ltd. sets foot on new terrain. Thanks to the ingenious game concept by cuboro fan Johannes Guischard, a cuboro board game for young and old is launched for the first time.

As for „cuboro tricky ways“ new and longer paths leading to various finish fields are to be found constantly. The longer a path is the more valuable it becomes. cuboro, the ingenious marble track system becomes an entertaining board game for the whole family. As for the simple game version in which tracks lead through the channels on the surface, already children from age 6 can collect many points! The full version including the tunnel functions ev

http://cuboro.ch/en/Info/Products

Continuando com Brinquedos fascinantes, eis um Avião com hélice, que aterra como deve de ser, com a ajuda dos seus trens de aterragem...

Propeller Plane  

WYE_Lance

In the past, my propeller plane prototypes always end its flight with a less-than-graceful nosedive. This design solves that issue by implementing lightweight skids that act as a sort of landing gear. This project is only suitable if you have access to an outdoor area or are using a large, open room.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Propeller-Plane/

 

Pode ser repetido, mas é importante, desenhem os vossos Circuitos Integrados até ao nível da Placa, com este Programa Grátis, e será sempre grátis: 

DesignSpark PCB Home

DesignSpark PCB is the world’s most powerful FREE and unrestricted electronics design software. Easy to use and easy to learn, DesignSpark PCB is designed to significantly reduce your concept-to-production time. This revolutionary software is bursting with features and functions to help you create the schematic captures, PCB board designs and layouts that have made DesignSpark PCB an award winning electronics design solution. Whatever your electronics application, DesignSpark PCB is the right choice for you.

http://www.designspark.com/eng/page/designspark-pcb-home-page

Eis como fazer as vossas Rodas com Oogoo, feito por mais um feliz Oogooer, é um Material bacano!

Estas rodas são feitas com mais Maizena, de forma a que os vossos Robots não andem a "patinar", com rodas sem tracção:

 

Grippy robot wheels

kenyer

While trying to build a mini-sumo-robot, we found it difficult to get nice grippy wheels. So if we can't buy it, we will build it! In my research on Instructables I stumbled on the oogoo "movement"; http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Your-Own-Sugru-Substitute/
I had some experience with silicon but that was not all positive; http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-Watch-with-Nokia-3110-screen/
Especially the time it took the silicon to set was a real challenge for my lack of patience. I tried making a wheel with just silicon sealant but the oogoo version came out so much nicer.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Grippy-robot-wheels/

 

E para Geeks de Barba Rija, que já fizeram de tudo, nada resta a fazer, do que um Satélite! 

MUHÁHÁHÁHÁ!

Mais uma dica da Designspark, estes pequenos Satéltes de 5*5*5 Cm, têem muito que se lhe diga...

PocketQube: CubeSat’s Little Brother

Bill Marshall 

In April 2012 I posted a DesignSpark blog post on the launch into Earth orbit of tiny, cheap Nanosat satellites built to a standard pattern called a CubeSat. Thanks to the miniaturisation of electronics the format is one of a 10cm cube. Femtosats are even smaller: one design, called a PocketQube, is basically a 5cm cube and eight would fit inside a CubeSat. Surely a step too far?

http://www.designspark.com/eng/blog/pocketqube-cubesat-s-little-brother