Uma bancada Portátil multi-usos, Uma data de Mecanismos, Pontas de Prova Wifi, um E-book da Solidworks, e o MakePrintable melhorado

Isto é que é uma Multi-Máquina que podem fazer em horas! 
Cortar por serra de disco, em ângulos, e com bitolas e tudo, cortar por serra tico-tico, e ainda, fresar tudo numa Bancada que se pode dobrar, e desdobrar, se houver falta de spaço...
É bom!

Portable Workshop

Paoson Woodwork 

A Portable Workshop for those of you that don't have much space or a compact cabinet you can carry all your stuff to work in other locations.

I wanted it to keep it as small as possible for those of you that don't have much space or your car and tools share the same place. It has wheels so it can be moved by only one person and you can even carry it in your car with a little help to get it in, of course. As you can see it has 3 functions. Saw table, Router and Scroll Saw. Also it has a big cabinet you can use to carry some of your tools with you.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-Workshop/

Uma colecção enorme de Animações de mecanismos, feita por este Engenheiro, Thang, que nãon se pode perder, se não quizerem partir a cabeça a descobrir o que já lá está, como solução para algum problema que tenham...

thang010146

Since there's no Intro, on the Video Channel, here goes, you cannot miss this "Hyuuuuge" Colection of Animation Mechanisms, as you will save a lot of time, solving a problem, since it can already be there! 

https://www.youtube.com/user/thang010146

Dica da RS, as Pontas de prova Testo podem debitar os dados directamente para o Smartphone, ou para a Tablet, podem até ser mandados esses dados por E-mail!

Engenhocas, aproveitem...

NEW Testo Smart Probe

Operate these compact measuring instruments wirelessly with your own smartphone or tablet, using the free Testo Smart Probes App. Results can be read, turned into a report, and even e-mailed.

Smart Probe: for temperature, humidity, flow velocity and pressure. Welcome to the world of digital measurement technology. 

http://global.rs-email.com/pub/sf/ResponseForm?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DYQpglLjHJlTQGlze8zg2jkhHapjfo6FMrzbSlJw0FS9rzbzan8orzazeNEzc0cvls8cBVXMtX%3DYQpglLjHJlTQGkFizcp07MzcbGza1AbNfs9RBIuUo8vCO300CBoJ9CWdmwIvmCc&_ei_=EkjqS-wBwnsKAs56uQsDfylkv1Stut8

A Dassault, com o seu programa Grátis de CAD, SolidWorks, oferece-vos um E-book, do qual este é apenas o 1º Capítulo, para desenvolverem as vossas Engenhocas duma maneira flúida e mais colaborativa:

BRIDGING THE GAPCHAPTER 1: Connect your entire team and streamline your product development processes 

LEADERSHIP SERIES
Download and explore how integrating design and manufacturing can break down communication barriers, which helps keep design and engineering team members on the same page and their designs on track.

http://www.solidworks.com/idm-ebook/chapter1.html

A MakePrintable, na sua versão Beta Pública, oferece ainda mais no campo de fazer mais fácil as vossas Impressões saírem bem à primeira, poupando muita desilusão...

Uma extensão para o programa Sketchup, tornar os Objectos ocos, Gerar G-codes, e STLs grátis: 

Hello Everyone, 

We wanted to give you a quick update on our progress on the public beta version of Makeprintable.

We have done a new release in our fixing process, and our success rate has significantly improved. 

Here's a quick update

1. We have a new Sketchup Extension. 

2. We created a hollowing feature.

3. We incorporated Slice3r, and you can generate G codes.

4. We offer free STL's that you can download in our Printables section. 

http://us11.campaign-archive2.com/?u=914848c75d9c045a7a0a64a6c&id=366f0e3ace&e=59ac19a86e

Imprimir 3D em Fibra de Carbono! E de 2D para 3D, 3 níveis de Polimento, Ferro nos Cereais, e modificar as vossas Nerfs

Podem agora fabricar em vossas casas, peças em Fibra de Carbono!

E o que é melhor, pode-se ter a peça com um núcleo e camada exterior em nylon, o que abre um sem-fim de possibĩlidades, tanto estéticas, como mecânicas, visto que o Nilon é passível de ficar muito mais liso, e é auto-lubrificante...

US$5,000 for the world’s first 3D carbon fiber printer

Loz Blain

Auto and motorcycle enthusiasts with a bit of CAD savvy will soon have access to a remarkably affordable dream machine – the US$5,000 MarkForged Mark One. Touted as the world’s first 3D printer capable of printing in carbon fiber, the device could trigger an avalanche of aftermarket carbon fiber bolt-on parts.

Carbon fiber (CF) has long been a material of choice for automotive and aerospace applications due to its light weight and extreme strength – to the point where its trademark weave pattern has become synonymous with high performance vehicles. Carbon fiber bolt-on parts, or even plastic ones designed to look like CF, are hot items in the aftermarket auto parts industry, and the ability to 3D print such items will presumably open up all sorts of new applications in this and other areas.

http://www.gizmag.com/markforged-mark-one-carbon-fiber-3d-printer/30642/

Pode  não ser novidade para alguns, mas é para outros, a Dassault oferece-vos esta forma porreira de desenhar e modificar ficheiros em Dxf, adicionar medidas, etc.
E ainda, facilita-vos a passagem de Ficheiros 2D para objectos 3D:

2D to 3D CAD Design

Ease the transition from 2D drawings to 3D models

http://www.solidworks.com/sw/resources/videos/demo-library-2d-to-3d.htm

Se mandarem fazer os vossos objectos em 3D à i.materialise, saibam que agora o Aço Inox tem 3 níveis de Acabamento:

Material Monday: New Finishes for High Detailed Stainless Steel

Franky 

 

Small, detailed and strong. There really is no better way to describe high detailed stainless steel. We introduced this material over a year ago and believed it might be just about time for some new finishes.

http://i.materialise.com/blog/entry/material-monday-new-finishes-for-high-detailed-stainless-steel                                   

Nos Flocos de Cereais, haverá mesmo Ferro?

Com Ímanes de Neodímio, podem mesmo saber se há....

Muáháháhá!

 

Magnets Reveal Hidden Cereal Ingredient!

Many cereals are fortified with added iron, one of many necessary vitamins and minerals.  These items are added to the mix when the cereal is are made, so it is a bit like taking your vitamin with the cereal.

Since iron is attracted to magnets, finding it can be a fun and instructive science experiment.  This is especially fun for kids, because we’re experimenting with new ideas using everyday stuff that they are already familiar with.

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/blog.asp?p=cereal-contains-iron

 

...E da nossa amiga Britliv, eis uma modificação para as vossas Pistolas Nerf, das eléctricas, isto é, movidas por motor eléctrico:

Ultimate Nerf Stryfe Mod 

BrittLiv

This modification will allow you to control the motor speed of a Nerf Stryfe and thereby the impact force of the Nerf darts.
The Stryfe is my favourite Nerf gun, but like all electronic blasters in its stock form it is kind of weak. There are multiple instruction on the web on how to perform a voltage mod, but to change the speed you would always have to use different batteries. You might ask why would you want it to run on a lower speed? Well if you have ever heard how loud it is after the voltage mod the question answers itself.
As an added feature, the speed of the motors is indicated by nine LEDs on the side of the blaster.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Ultimate-Nerf-Stryfe-Mod/

 

Realidade Aumentada, Centrifugadoras, SolidWorks, um Simulador de Breadboard(!), e a Núvem 3D

Já saíu a nova versão do Software de realidade Aumentada, ARMedia, que faz dos vossos Androids, uma Biblioteca de Objectos 3D.
Vem com uma data de coisas novas, como a capacidade de ler QR Code:

 ARMedia Player

"ARMedia Player” is the first Android application that allows to interact with virtual models, created by means of the popular ARMedia Plugins, directly in the real physical space using AR (Augmented Reality) technology. When aiming your device's camera to the AR target image, you can simulate the setup of your models in an unrestricted way and interact with their features no matter where you are. This way models come to life letting you enjoy an immersive experience of the virtual models in your surroundings.

The software is a general purpose player suitable for studying virtual prototypes of any kind in physical locations. In addition, it is a unique tool for presenting projects and ideas in many fields including Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Education.

Main Features:

(1) Touch the ARMedia icon to instantly augment your mobile view with the selected 3D model.

(2) Browse the models Library and make any model you like the default model for quicker access. You can choose any model to view from the Library.

(3) Add new models to the Library using direct upload into a device, mails' attachments, links to models on the web or any file sharing app installed on your device.

(4) Import your models directly from your preferred 3D modeling software via ARMedia Plugins available for your personal computer.

(5) When you look at the AR target image (available from the app's support page http://www.inglobetechnologies.com/android/player), the 3D model will appear on top of the AR target image.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.inglobetechnologies.armedia.player

A Oficina dum Bio-Engenhocas não está completa sem uma Centrifugadora, e que melhor Centrifugadora, que uma Open-Source? 
Com a opção par a construírem vocês, ou mandarem vir as peças, mas com a electrónica já toda montada:

OpenFuge

CopabX

My goal was to make an affordable, open-source centrifuge for home-use by DIY biohackers. As of now, it costs around $200 in parts only, with all parts being commercial, off-the-shelf.

Specs (Observed):
G-Force: 6000 G's
RPM: 9000 RPM
Size (closed lid): 15cm x 24cm x 20cm
Features:
Adjustable speed and power
Can hold up to 4 Eppendorf tubes
Portable
Safety Interlock
Cleanable
Live RPM monitor and countdown

For DIY people head over to http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:151406/#files  and cut out the attached panels. Check out the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the list of parts needed. WARNING: LASER CUTTER REQUIRED (40 min)
For non-DIY people head over to https://www.tindie.com/products/CopabX/openfuge/ and purchase a kit. It comes with all electronics pre-soldered and pre-programmed.

http://www.instructables.com/id/OpenFuge/

 

Mais um Software recém-renovado, a Solidworks apresenta a Versão para 2014:

SolidWorks 2014: Design without Limits 

Expand innovation with powerful new tools and enhancements that shorten your design process, enhance collaboration, and increase productivity for design without limits. 

http://www.solidworks.com/

O Programa 123Design permite-vos simular um Circuito Electrónico, antes de o montarem na Placa Breadboard, e ainda por cima, podem depois mandar vir um Circuito Integrado feito de acordo com esse vosso desenho, e Breadboard!
Para além de o poderem fazer em colaboração com outros, por todo o Planeta.
Eis um Instructable porreiro, que é um Tutorial de como o fazer:

Zero to Breadboard Simulation

circuitsio
This instructable is a step by step guide to design and simulate a simple electronics project on 123D Circuits using a virtual breadboard design.

123D Circuits is a revolutionary free tool for designing your electronic projects online. You can design in a familiar breadboard view and the app will guide you to make professional printed circuit boards with built in layout tools. When you’re done just click to have your boards professionally manufactured and shipped for free worldwide.

What’s also cool is how you can easily, simultaneously work on the same circuit with your friends. And at any point you can compile and emulate your Arduino code inside a live, editable circuit!

http://www.instructables.com/id/Zero-to-Breadboard-Simulation/

 

E eis como a Sculpteo vos p+ermite fazer Cloud 3D Printing, que é o mesmo que dizer, vocês criam um Desenho, e os vossos Clientes modificam-no ao seu gosto, e mandam-no vir a casa:

Ever wondered what our 3D Printing Cloud Engine is all about?

There are sometimes misunderstandings about what’s Sculpteo’s 3D Printing Cloud Engine. So we’ve imagined a new video lo let you know what’s behind this factory of the future.
The short clip tells you the story of Emily, the Glucose Sweet Design’s shop owner, who embedded all Sculpteo’s tools on her website.

http://blog.sculpteo.com/2013/09/16/ever-wondered-what-our-3d-printing-cloud-engine-is-all-about/

 

Solidworks 3D em Video, uma forja duma lata de Sopa, e rebuçado que muda de sabor!

Se querem ver um Vídeo sobre os Fundamentos do Design em Solidworks, vão a este Link, da Traceparts, e carreguem na imagem:

http://www.traceparts.com/news/newsletters/TraceParts-newsletter.asp?idfile=76row

E que tal uma Forja, duma Lata de Sopa? Eis um Instructable que vos mostra como o fazer:

How to Make a Soup Can Forge 

NightHawkInLight

The above video details the process I used to create a simple and inexpensive propane forge from commonly available materials. In the video below this forge is put to use for the first time making a small fixed blade knife.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Soup-Can-Forge/

 

E algo de inédito, Doces... Que mudam de sabor!

Uma ideia bacana da nossa amiga BritttLiv, que podem experimentar neste Instructable:

Taste Changing Candy 

BrittLiv

In this instructable I am going to show you, how to make candy, that will change your sensation of taste. This candy will start tasting sour at first and then gets a more sweet and cherry like flavour. The interesting part about it is, that your senses are tricked into believing, that the candy changes its flavour, even though it actually doesn't. It blocks out the taste bud receptors which are responsible for sour, bitter and acidic flavours.

You might have heard of the protein miraculin (wikipedia). It is a natural sugar substitute which can be found in the miracle berry and causes sour fruit to taste sweet. Its plant is difficult to grow and so the easiest way to get the protein is in the form of tablets. For its effect to take place it has to stay in contact with the tongue for as long as possible. Therefore the tablet has to slowly melt on the tongue and should be rolled around to get the best result. So I figured that there should be a better way to ensure that the protein stays in contact with the tongue for as long as possible without having the annoying corn starch taste in the mouth. The result is this candy.

http://www.instructables.com/id/Taste-Changing-Candy/