Promo time!

Cá está mais uma das minhas Engenhocas!

Uma pistola NERF, que vai ter a força que os Ímanes que vocês escolham, por isso, escolham bem!

Como dispara:

Magnetic NERF pistol
EdgarInventor

As strong as the 10mm Neodymium magnets you can get! It re-sets back at the flick of the lever, as the piston magnet is turned around, and so gets repelled by the 2 side magnets. Files at: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/magnet-nerf-pistol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8K8uD0rQUw

 
Como se re-arma:

Repeat fire Neo NERF Shoot, turn, reset!

EdgarInventor 

No mater how strong the Magnets are, on this Neodymium NERF gun, you always reset them by turning the lever... Easy! 3D files at https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/magnet-nerf-pistol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gJSfVDinIM

E como funciona:

The Magnet NERF, how it works

EdgarInventor

Simple as 1,2,3! Files at: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/magnet-nerf-pistol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8MNsZovyrg

As minhas Engenhocas

Estão à venda, são planos para as vossas Laser CNC, e apoiem o Inventor Português, construíndo estes Puzzles que funcionam, e são a alegria da Criançada de todas as Idades!

Da esquerda para a direita,  uma Pistola de Elásticos, uma Espingarda que dispara Nerfs, e uma Pistola de Ficção Científica, que é realmente um Ponteiro Laser!

Os três Planos, com Instrucções passo-a-passo, é claro. 

 

 

 

Edgar the Inventor

 

Edgar is a Portuguese inventor who won the Gold Medal in Geneva (2002) for his Triosk (Kiosk on wheels for the disabled) as well as several other awards and medals across Europe for his ideas. He has worked with computers since the Spectrum 48Ks and been on the net since the 80s. He is the author of the book "Prototypes: To build a prototype without giving up" and the popuar site, "Build your stuff", in English, https://sites.google.com/site/buildyourstuff/ , and a Prototype building Blog, Faz você mesmo, in Portuguese, http://faz-voce-mesmo.blogspot.com.

 

http://cncking.com/digital-files/collaborations/laser-cutter/edgar-the-inventor.html 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Um Livro, uma Espingarda, um Post sobre Delta Printers, e um Programa para todo o CNC

Já de volta à venda, revisto e melhorado, eis o meu E-livro "Prototypes: To build about anything without giving up", desta vez, actualizado, e com Links já não um Pdf, mas um Ebook que podem ler nos Pads e Smarthphones:

Prototypes: To build about anything without giving up

Edgar Castelo

You too, can try and build your Ideas to life!

Follow these simple steps and suggestions, read trough the Examples, browser the large list of Internet Links to great resources!

http://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/prototypes-to-build-about-anything-without-giving-up 

 

 

 

Hão-de reparar nos Links ao lado, encima, tanto do Ebook, como desta espingardita, de que podem comprar os Planos, com Instrucções e tudo, para mandarem cortar a primeira Espingarda Nerf feita por Corte CNC do Mundo!

 

Five Shot Sniper - Nerf darts required

A fantastic working rubber band gun, comes with detailed assembly instructions!

Build your very own Five Shot Sniper using Nerf darts, paper clips and rubber bands! All that's required is glue to keep everything together.

> Blueprints are digital PDF files and include step-by-step assembly instructions. Learn how to design and build your own models by getting the CNC Design Anthology. Click here for more information. (will open in new window)

http://cncking.com/collaborations/laser-cutter/edgar-the-inventor/five-shot-sniper-nerf-darts-required.html

Se estiverem interessados nas Delta Printers, aquelas Impressoras 3D que imprimem melhor, mais depressa, e sem problemas de tamanho, podem visitar este interessante Site, o Unique 3D, exactamente sobre essas Impressoras, e que vos esclarecerá muitas dúvidas:

About useful modifications of the Delta 3D printer

I really like the Delta 3D printer.

This 3d printer is not similar to any of the existing 3d printers.

It has an amazing design, not the usual technical solution and high speed printing.

Sometimes people ask me about what parts are best to use for 3D Delta printer? And how to improve print quality?

In this article I will explain that it is better to use when creating the Delta 3D printer.

http://www.unique-3d.com/#!About-useful-modifications-of-the-Delta-3D-printer/cihj/0555B96F-2889-4691-920F-377A540EC

E para fazerem a vossa própria Máquina CNC, podem ter de fazer um Programa só vosso, daí que podem achar interesse neste Programa que faz Programas:

 

Mecsoft CAM systems

Mecsoft CAM systems are truly multi-talented. With different modules for milling, turning, nesting and converting artwork into geometry they are ideally suited for simple and complex milling tasks, even on different CAD platforms.

PROFESSIONAL
   Multicore technology with ModuleWorks algorithms
   32 and 64 bit versions
   Open post-processor generator
   REASONABLY PRICED
   3D milling starting from 1.250 Euro net
   Subsequent upgrades are always possible
   Optional software maintenance, no compulsory
   subsequent costs
   USABILITY
   Easy-to-use CAM for everybody
   Simply structured user interface
   Short training period
   Best suited for newcomers
   FLEXIBILITY
   Stand-alone or completely integrated in Rhino,
   SolidWorks, Geomagic Design
   USER INTERFACE
   Several languages versions:
   English, German, Spanish, French, Italian,
   Durch, Czech, Polish
   RETURN ON INVEST
   Low investment – fast amortisation

 http://www.datacad.de/home.html?&L=1

 

Super Brittliv! E 7 coisas para fazer com o Oogoo, uma Aranha Mecânica, o Phono-Horn, e um Arducóptero!

A malta Geek tem mais uma Heroína, e chama-se Brittliv! :

Eis uma Metralhadora-Sentinela Nerf, que dispara contra tudo o que se mexe... Mas não dispara contra quem tenha uma T-Shirt dos Instructables!

Genial!

MUÁHÁHÁHÁ

Nerf Vulcan Sentry Gun

BrittLiv

In this instructable, I will show you how to modify a Nerf Vulcan to automatically aim and fire at targets.  As an added bonus, this gun won't fire at anyone wearing a shirt with the instructables robot on it. I had this project in mind for a long time and finally managed to find the time to bring it to life.

If you've been browsing through my other instructables, you might have noticed that I am obsessed with Nerf guns. So far, I’ve managed to infect just about everyone around me with the Nerf virus. It is really fun to see how these plastic toys turn grown men into small boys!

My main aim was for it to look awesome; which was difficult to achieve without removing the front part of the gun. But, I managed to accomplish this without removing the barrel, and I’m really happy with how it turned out!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Vulcan-Sentry-Gun/

E temos mais 7 e tal coisas para fazerem, ou repararem, com o Oogoo, cortesia do nosso amigo mikey77, de Borrachas de apagar, a um líquido para fixar porcas, que permite que o removam quando necessário:

7 Things To Fix Or Do With Oogoo

mikey77

 

Silicone caulk be hacked into all kinds of useful things. This adhesive has the unique qualities of sticking well to some things and not others. This makes it easy to cast into many shapes. If you add corn starch, it can be cast or formed or glued into shapes of any thickness and it can set up within an hour. I call this mix Oogoo.

This instructable shows how to fix or make seven things:

Step 2- Make heavy duty rubber bands

Step 3- Make your own custom erasers

Step 4- Make a wallet pen

Step 5- Make a hot pot gripper

Step 6- Fix a broken bucket handle

Step 7- Make liquid tape to insulate splices

Step 8- Make a thread locker for nuts and bolts

http://www.instructables.com/id/7-Things-To-Fix-Or-Do-With-Oogoo/

Eis mais algo para animar míudos e graúdos, Malta! Uma Aranha Mecânica completamente realista, e dum Site, onde há muito mais, inclusive uma versão mais económica, acessórios, e uma data de Kits!

 

T8 the Bio Inspired 3D Printed Spider Octopod Robot

T8 is a wirelessly controlled bio-inspired octopod robot made with high resolution 3D printed parts. It uses a total of 26 motors: 3 in each leg and 2 in the abdomen. It is powered by the Bigfoot™ Inverse Kinematics Engine which performs all of the necessary calculations for smoothly controlling the motions of the robot in real time

http://www.robugtix.com/

 

 

O nosso amigo Rob Ives oferece-nos agora este acessório, para ouvirem a vossa Música, com um Altifalante como os os Gramofones, juntando o assim o Moderno e o Antigo:

 

Phono Horn. Free Sound Dock for your Smart Phone to Download and Make.

Phono-Horn. A paper sound dock for your smart phone! Play your phone through the Phono Horn and the sound output is richer and clearer with improved bass response. There are two base templates included, one for iPhone 4S and one for Samsung Galaxy S2 and S4. It should be easy to adapt the kit to suit most phones. It is simply a matter of ensuring that the loudspeaker on the phone is positioned over the horn inlet hole.

http://www.robives.com/blog/phonohorn

E o que é um Arducóptero?

É um Hexacóptero que vocês podem controlar com os vossos SmartPhones, e ainda por cima, este Instructable vem com todos os detalhes possíveis, por isso, mãos à obra!

Building UP an ArduCopter!

husamwadi

Today's guide will be about building an Arducopter, or otherwise known by the locals as "Flying Hedge Trimmer".


My greatest problem with the world of  RC and hobbyists is that there never is a complete guide on doing ANYTHING!

The experience of learning how to build a hexacopter from no knowledge is basically a big scavenger hunt for information. There was always bits and pieces, but never a complete guide for the build log, hardware, AND SOFTWARE (99% of the build).

I'm here to change that issue, so hopefully I can enlighten Instructables with a COMPLETE guide on building a Arducopter!

http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Almost-Complete-Guide-to-Building-an-ArduCopte/

Lamello, o Parafuso Mágico, o Caiáque desdobrável, e Instructables para tudo

Isto vai ser usado para muito mais que Mobiliário, como em Máquinas com peças que não se alcançam com nenhuma outra ferramenta...

Lamello Invis Mx

Invis is a totally invisible connector that can be taken apart and reconnected to give a very strong locking joint. Working like a dowel in 2 parts and not requiring any clamping it is suitable for many joints and will overcome design problems where components need to be joined then disassembled and reassembled or where it is just almost impossible to clamp. All that is required is one exposed surface, this would also be ideal for joining worktops. The Invis 12mm dowel is in 2 parts with a central male and female thread and a coarse outer thread which is screwed into a pre bored hole, bring the two components together and using the special ‘MiniMag’ box in a power drill, laying this horizontal to the joint and forward spin to tighten the connector together resulting in a solid joint.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/lamello-lamello-invis-mx-starter-kit-with-20-connectors-prod838984/

Um Caiáque desdobrável, que se leva no Comboio... Ora assim, as Férias e Fins-de-Semana na Terrinha, tornam-se muito mais agradáveis!!!

Oru kayak folds up like origami

By Ben Coxworth

We’ve already featured a folding rowboat and a folding canoe, so why not a folding kayak? Well, that’s what the Oru is ... and unlike existing folding kayaks that incorporate frames and skins that have to be assembled, it consists almost entirely of one piece of folded corrugated plastic.

The Oru is the creation of San Francisco designer Anton Willis.

Described as “the world's first origami kayak,” it can be folded down into the form of a suitcase-sized box. That, needless to say, would make it much easier than a regular kayak to store in an apartment, stick in a car, check at an airport, or carry through the wilderness.

http://www.gizmag.com/oru-folding-kayak/24224/

Sempre à volta com o Rapberry Pi, o Computador numa caixinha, eis como acelerar o bicho, atenção ao sobre-aquecimento...

Overclock your Raspberry Pi - Squeeze more power out of your $35 computer

aeszok

After recently purchasing my Raspberry Pi, I found many of the Linux distros to be slow and often sluggish. Unless you are using it as a pure media centre, you'll definitely want to try this method to make browsing the web and typing up documents a smoother experience. This method is totally free, involves no soldering and, if you stick with clock rates and don't tamper with the voltage, doesn't even void your warranty. I am in NO WAY an expert, especially with hardware, but this is very commonly done among the Raspberry Pi community and reasonably safe as long as you follow the instructions well.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Overclock-your-Raspberry-Pi-Squeeze-more-power-o/

Míudagem, eis como se começa a Inventar cedo na vida... Mas atenção, as Nerfs devem PARECER Nerfs, fora de casa, para evitar problemas!

Semi-Automatic Nerf Nitron Mod

In this Instructable I'm going to show you how to mod a Nerf Nitron into a semi-automatic gun. You might ask yourself, who in their right mind would turn a fully automatic gun into a half automatic one? The answer is simple, it gives you better control, is lighter and who has ever fired a Nerf Nitron knows how ridiculously slow it normally is. This combined with a voltage mod makes this gun simply amazing (now it takes less than 5 seconds to fire 20 shots).

 

http://www.instructables.com/id/Semi-Automatic-Nerf-Nitron-Mod/

Instructables, Burros, e Notícias

Um Instructable para usar em várias ocasiões, todas elas bem-humoradas! 

Sim, também dá para usar em Política, Teatro, ou Futebol, há lá muitos destes...

LOL

Donkey Mask with Working Mouth (face puppet)

Scotttland

With a donkey mask you can:

•   Promote the Democratic Party
•   Play a practically-themed joke on a farmer
•   Scare your dog
•   Make an ass of yourself
•   Portray Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream
•   Rob a bank
•   Reduce your entrance fee at a Furry convention

I make all my donkey masks at TechShop.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Donkey-Mask-with-Working-Mouth-face-puppet/

Como as Pistolas Nerf já fazem parte do Imaginário de toda uma nova Geração, abençoada seja, cá vai um truque bacano para começarem a ser Engenhocas bem cedo na vida...

Sabe-se lá o que não farão, um dia... Discos Voadores?

  

Nerf Maverick Air Restrictor, Barrel Lock Removal 

Author:Saint_Zvlkx

So, this is a basic tutorial on removing the Nerf Maverick's air restrictors, increasing power, and removing the barrel locks, which allow the barrels to slide out farther, making reloading easier, plus a few minor mods that help increase power.
What you'll need:
1x Nerf Maverick
1x Screwdriver
1x  Knife
1x Needlenose Pliers
2x Pennies
1x 19mm felt pad
Optional:
Silicone-based lubricant (check and make sure that it's safe for both metal and plastic)

http://www.instructables.com/id/Nerf-Maverick-Air-Restrictor-Barrel-Lock-Removal/

A pensar em construír o vosso próprio Computador?

DesignSpark ajuda-vos!

Aqui vão umas considerações sobre isso, resumindo, tudo começa na Motherboard...

The right motherboard, key to project success

Contributed by Mark BVM

Choosing a motherboard can be a bewildering process. In the old days there was little to choose from, today it seems endless. ATX, micro-ATX, ITX, mini-ITX, the list goes on. The likes of ATX may seem old hat, but where different types of expansion card slots are required, an industrial ATX or micro-ATX motherboard could be your only option. Since Taiwanese firm VIA created Mini-ITX as a vehicle to promote their CPU chips in 2001, the small format motherboard has become fashionable and adopted by many desktop producers and embedded system builders alike. Care needs to be taken to differentiate the desktop specification from the IPC offerings. A True IPC SBC should be expected to have a production life of at least three to five years. In contrast, the desktop requirement is often to chase specification, resulting in frequent changes and updates. Other popular formats on the Embedded or IPC stage are 3.5" and 5.25" and more recently, the Pico-ITX. Each has its place, dependent on the final application and the facilities required in the target system.

http://www.designspark.com/knowledge/right-motherboard-key-project-success

E, para acabar, por hoje, em beleza, vindo do Blogue da Ponoko, que tal uma Impressora 3D desdobrável? Óptima para CSIs e Arqueólogos, entre outros...

FoldaRap: portable 3D printer

A 3D printer suitable for secret agents?

This is the first 3D printer I’d consider worthy of Ian Fleming’s Q character in the world of 007. The FoldaRap is a derivative of the RepRap project, the first to be a truely portable 3D printer. It is designed to fit within a tough travelling case.

The machine was influenced by Emmanuel Gilloz’s frustration travelling to 3D printing meetups with his machine. The typical A-frame structure of RepRap machines are not particularly compact, nor efficient in their use of space. Gilloz originally put together the RepRap family tree, and after about 6 months of development on the FoldaRap, he’ll now be able to add his own portable creation to the replicator genealogy table.

http://blog.ponoko.com/2012/07/23/foldarap-portable-3d-printer/comment-page-1/