Feldi
Member Since: November 21, 2016
Country: United States
When it comes to readily available OS designs, what is the role and responsibility of sellers and buyers in the 3D printing marketplace? And why buy when you can DIY?
These fashionable earmuffs have a hidden circuit inside that will keep you extra warm this winter.
Take a look at this visual timeline illustrating SparkFun's 15-year history in the context of the maker movement and pop culture!
Follow along as Feldi attempts to build a ceramic 3D printer using OS plans she found online.
This light-sensitive project is designed to keep pedestrians safe, without compromising style!
Don't have time to make a costume this year? We have you covered with this cute, super-quick costume for all ages!
Add some LilyPad hardware to your pet’s Halloween costume because it's adorably hilarious, and you can.
Follow along as Feldi attempts to build a ceramic 3D printer using OS plans she found online.
Follow along as Feldi attempts to build a Ceramic 3D Printer using OS plans she found online.
Check out this unbelievable dress that changes colors and patterns based on the user's mood!
Learn how to make these fun and funky headbands, perfect for any summer party or festival!
A quick roundup of some of the exciting projects in NYU's interactive student technology showcase.
This box of chocolates will send your Valentine sweet nothings via text message as they eat.
IoT can be leveraged for a more sustainable future. As makers, we can take action at home.
Take your Big Game party to the next level with some electronically embedded fan gear!
Getting Started with 3D Printing Using Tinkercad
April 30, 2018
Tinkercad is a great, easy-to-use online modeling software that can have you 3D printing quickly. This tutorial will walk you through designing a simple project enclosure.
DIY Heated Earmuffs
January 31, 2018
Embedded with heating pads and four Neopixel rings, these earmuffs do more than your average winter accessory to keep you warm while still looking good.
LilyPad Safety Scarf
November 21, 2017
This scarf is embedded with a ribbon of LEDs that illuminate when it gets dark out, making yourself more visible to vehicle and other pedestrians.
Night Sky Halloween Costume
October 25, 2017
Make a beautiful night sky costume using the LilyPad LEDs and the LilyTiny.
DIY Light-Up Shoes
September 28, 2017
This tutorial provides everything you need to know to make your own light up high top sneakers!
LED Crystal Goddess Crown
September 27, 2017
Follow this tutorial to make your own Crystal Goddess Crown with LEDs!
Twinkle Zodiac Constellation
August 15, 2017
Create a quick and easy piece of e-textile art based on a Zodiac sign using a LilyTiny, LilyPad LEDs, battery holder, conductive thread, and coin cell battery.
Fairy LED Bracelet
August 8, 2017
Light up the world - and your wrist - with this quick and easy rechargeable firefly LED bracelet.
Marquee Party Bag
June 2, 2017
This tutorial provides everything you need to know to make your own Marquee Party Bag!
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Thanks for sharing those memories :) Glad you like what I did with the space.
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That’s so true. definitely a good lesson to always triple check the specifications of the material!
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Each spool cost me about 20-40 dollars, and I have plenty left over.
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Awesome! Let us know how it goes :)
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Thanks for sharing this!
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PLA is a great idea! I have an easier time with ABS on my printer so I usually stick to using that, but that’s a really good suggestion. As far as materials go, I bought the mesh at our local JoAnne’s, so I was mostly happy to get the right color and texture, but it might be a good idea to use something that wouldn’t burn so easily to make this a simpler process.
Thanks for the heads up about the tape. I definitely had to scrape away a little residue!!
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Absolutely. The key is to use a design software that is vector based. I’d recommend Inkscape!
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Thanks for the insight! It’s can be tough picking out which modeling software to use - especially when you are getting started - so this is really valuable advice! :)
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Sure! I used tinkercad: https://www.tinkercad.com to model and then cura to generate the g code: https://www.lulzbot.com/cura
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Sure! I used white 2.85 mm ABS. I like the way it works with our printers. I have heard that different materials print better on different printers so I can’t comment if this is the best option, but it’s what I used. Using a smaller filament weight or finer extruder would allow for more detail in your print. The smaller the layer height, the more detail as well. I used a generic LulzBot Profile in Cura for my materials to generate my g-code: https://www.lulzbot.com/taz-cura-profiles. High precision printers will offer a more traditional lithophane feel, while the desktop variety will be a bit more crude. A light color filament is always best for this as light needs to leak through, so try to avoid anything that prints super opaque.
Hope this helps!
