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TheoJansen
The third public evolution of the Animaris Geneticus Parvus. #7 has evolved legs, with pointy feet instead of flat. Featuring a fully working Theo Jansen mechanism as used in his work "the Rhinoceros".
Also see our new Propeller Propulsion add-on, to have your Strandbeest walk autonomously!
The mechanism is printed assembled, and will work without further assembly right after birth from the printer.
A few tips to consider:
- After birth there might be a little powder left in some joints, or it might not go supersmooth. This will fix itself after the animal has a little bit of practice!
- Some surfaces work better than others. The legs require a little friction, and a flat surface. So for example: A rough table or floor, thin flat carpeting, or a thin rubber sheet. It will slip on a too smooth surface.
- The best way to push it is by its nameplate. Do not push down, but forward.
- The beest is light, but quite strong. It can actually be dropped without breaking. It is not a "toy" however, and not suitable for children. The 3D printer material is easy to stain so clean hands are advised.
Also see our new Propeller Propulsion add-on, to have your Strandbeest walk autonomously!
The mechanism is printed assembled, and will work without further assembly right after birth from the printer.
A few tips to consider:
- After birth there might be a little powder left in some joints, or it might not go supersmooth. This will fix itself after the animal has a little bit of practice!
- Some surfaces work better than others. The legs require a little friction, and a flat surface. So for example: A rough table or floor, thin flat carpeting, or a thin rubber sheet. It will slip on a too smooth surface.
- The best way to push it is by its nameplate. Do not push down, but forward.
- The beest is light, but quite strong. It can actually be dropped without breaking. It is not a "toy" however, and not suitable for children. The 3D printer material is easy to stain so clean hands are advised.
by
roessnakhan
A replica of Cobb's totem from the film "Inception". As a below review has noted, and from my own version, the top works very well, and spins upwards of 90 seconds before toppling. You just might be in a dream.
by
TheoJansen
[Note: This propeller propulsion add-on does not include a 3D printed Strandbeest, which should be bought seperately! This propeller does not fit the Ondula version!]
Theo Jansen’s 3D printed Strandbeest continues to evolve with the addition of a Propeller Propulsion system! The 3D printed Strandbeests can now walk autonomously, powered by the wind, just like Theo's full-scale Strandbeests. The new propeller add-on gives new and existing owners of these kinetic sculptures a new way to set them in motion!
The propeller addition is available as a separate kit, which can be mounted on the 3D printed Strandbeests. The propeller is compatible with the various evolutions of the Strandbeest, so existing owners of the “AGP” 5 and 7 model Strandbeests can use it as well. Consisting of 5 main parts, it can be mounted on the Strandbeest body in a few simple steps.
Also see our videos of the Strandbeest Propulsion in action, and the video with mounting instructions.
The 3D printed Strandbeest is sold separately.
A few tips to consider:
- Please look at our instruction video on mounting the Propeller Propulsion add-on, here.
- After mounting the Propeller Propulsion add-on it is best left mounted. Frequent dis-assembly can wear down the material which can result in play on the mechanism.
Theo Jansen’s 3D printed Strandbeest continues to evolve with the addition of a Propeller Propulsion system! The 3D printed Strandbeests can now walk autonomously, powered by the wind, just like Theo's full-scale Strandbeests. The new propeller add-on gives new and existing owners of these kinetic sculptures a new way to set them in motion!
The propeller addition is available as a separate kit, which can be mounted on the 3D printed Strandbeests. The propeller is compatible with the various evolutions of the Strandbeest, so existing owners of the “AGP” 5 and 7 model Strandbeests can use it as well. Consisting of 5 main parts, it can be mounted on the Strandbeest body in a few simple steps.
Also see our videos of the Strandbeest Propulsion in action, and the video with mounting instructions.
The 3D printed Strandbeest is sold separately.
A few tips to consider:
- Please look at our instruction video on mounting the Propeller Propulsion add-on, here.
- After mounting the Propeller Propulsion add-on it is best left mounted. Frequent dis-assembly can wear down the material which can result in play on the mechanism.
by
MichielCornelissen
Both a tribute to ubiquitous, and lovely, hexagonal colour pencils, and a representation of what was coined by Joris Peels as 'combinatory manufacturing'.
Combine the connector piece with any set of 36 standard hexagonal pencils of about 7.0 mm cross section (measured at the smallest diameter). These types of sets are available around the world from many department stores and art supply stores - I’ve seen good sets for as little as 5 euro.
Examples of pencils that fit are Stabilo Aquacolor 1600, and Caran d’Ache Prismalo I, but there are many more. I’ve recently heard that in the US, Prismacolor Verithin Colored Pencils (available from Amazon and others) work well. Normal black pencils often have the same size and shape and can be used too.
If you are new to the Shapeways website: to order you will be asked to create an account (it's easy). Assembly may leave slight marks on pencils. For more information on this or other products, please visit www.michielcornelissen.com.
Combine the connector piece with any set of 36 standard hexagonal pencils of about 7.0 mm cross section (measured at the smallest diameter). These types of sets are available around the world from many department stores and art supply stores - I’ve seen good sets for as little as 5 euro.
Examples of pencils that fit are Stabilo Aquacolor 1600, and Caran d’Ache Prismalo I, but there are many more. I’ve recently heard that in the US, Prismacolor Verithin Colored Pencils (available from Amazon and others) work well. Normal black pencils often have the same size and shape and can be used too.
If you are new to the Shapeways website: to order you will be asked to create an account (it's easy). Assembly may leave slight marks on pencils. For more information on this or other products, please visit www.michielcornelissen.com.
by
fakebusker83
Just added: a photo of an awesome leader Starscream custom using these hands, done by my good friend Encline!
Note: I have tested these hands in both Strong Flexible and Detail material, and I conclude SF is the better alternative as it is much hardier and is able to stand up to the wear and tear of the joints. Detail material is disappointingly unable to do so, and the joints are too loose for comfort. For better surface detail, I highly recommend ordering the hands in White Strong Flexible Polished!
A pair of posable hands for the Revenge of the Fallen Leader Starscream figure!
Each order comes with 2 hands with interchangeable core, giving customizers the freedom to mount the core with a 5mm socket to allow arming of compatible weapons, or the lack of a socket for an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Each hand possesses 3 posable fingers on ball-joints, bending in 2 places, and 2 thumbs also mounted on ball joints.
The wrist too, is on a ball joint, allowing for dynamic poses on a already awesome figure.
Due to the nature of the installation, this model is for experienced customizers only. You need a dremel, cutting knife and a strong epoxy sculpt. These are for removing the existing hands and installing the wrist ball-joints in their place.
Flickr set is here.
TFW2005 thread is here. (Includes assembly instructions)
Note: I have tested these hands in both Strong Flexible and Detail material, and I conclude SF is the better alternative as it is much hardier and is able to stand up to the wear and tear of the joints. Detail material is disappointingly unable to do so, and the joints are too loose for comfort. For better surface detail, I highly recommend ordering the hands in White Strong Flexible Polished!
A pair of posable hands for the Revenge of the Fallen Leader Starscream figure!
Each order comes with 2 hands with interchangeable core, giving customizers the freedom to mount the core with a 5mm socket to allow arming of compatible weapons, or the lack of a socket for an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Each hand possesses 3 posable fingers on ball-joints, bending in 2 places, and 2 thumbs also mounted on ball joints.
The wrist too, is on a ball joint, allowing for dynamic poses on a already awesome figure.
Due to the nature of the installation, this model is for experienced customizers only. You need a dremel, cutting knife and a strong epoxy sculpt. These are for removing the existing hands and installing the wrist ball-joints in their place.
Flickr set is here.
TFW2005 thread is here. (Includes assembly instructions)
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Bathsheba
There are six regular convex polytopes in 4D, which are analogous to
the five Platonic solids in 3D. This is the fifth, the
hyperdodecahedron, a remarkably beautiful object brought to my
attention by George Hart.
Here it's shown in a Schlegel diagram so you can see all 120 dodecahedral cells, though most are transformed by perspective: in this projection, the only regular dodecahedra are the biggest one on the outside and the tiniest one at the center.
A smaller model is here.
Here it's shown in a Schlegel diagram so you can see all 120 dodecahedral cells, though most are transformed by perspective: in this projection, the only regular dodecahedra are the biggest one on the outside and the tiniest one at the center.
A smaller model is here.
by
avandius
Interlocking gears in a steampunk theme. These standard sized gear dice will keep your game turning (figuratively speaking, they do not actually turn...)
With percentile die.
With percentile die.
by
stop4stuff
This pendant features a mobius style spiral that can enclose a 6mm ball which jingles and jangles when worn.
If you'd prefer a right hand spiral, please see; http://www.shapeways.com/model/169011
NOTE:
Shapeways have decided that this model is unprintable with the ball enclosed.
This model will take a 6mm steel ball which can be fitted by gently forcing open the spiral... see video.
A 5mm ball is available here; http://www.shapeways.com/model/172759 or simply use a suitable (4.5mm-6mm) ball bearing.
If you'd prefer a right hand spiral, please see; http://www.shapeways.com/model/169011
NOTE:
Shapeways have decided that this model is unprintable with the ball enclosed.
This model will take a 6mm steel ball which can be fitted by gently forcing open the spiral... see video.
A 5mm ball is available here; http://www.shapeways.com/model/172759 or simply use a suitable (4.5mm-6mm) ball bearing.
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improbablecog
Resembling a bat or dragon, these biotech earrings are the wings of an alien exoform.
This piece has been released under a Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike License due to the support of the following patrons:
BJ Becker, Boon Sheridan, brepettis, Brian Hawkins, CatFord, Edvard Immonen, Edward Henderson II, GothicCharmSchool, Helen, Ian Nusbaum, Jack C, Jake von Slatt, James Ian Burns, Jess, Jezcabelle, Johnny B Jackson, Katt Tewksbury, Kim Dancy, Lastwear, Leila Smith, Libby Bulloff, Lucas Richter, Lyssa Chartrand, Malcolm Tredinnick, Marguerite Kenner, Melody Burdett, morbidity.unlimited, Nick Setten, Patrick Ball, Peter Simon, Raymond McCauley, Robert Schouwenburg, Sara Mitchell, Sigrid Ellis, strand, Sue Jackson, Theodore Minick
Because of their contributions, you are free to print this model at cost, download the original model files from my website at: http://www.improbablecog.com, use it, modify it, and even sell it, with the following restrictions:
- All derivative work must be released under the same license.
- You must attribute the original design to Noah Beasley or Improbablecog, and to the URL http://www.improbablecog.com
Also, if you do anything cool and interesting with this model, please drop me a line and let me know about it! I would love to promote your modifications, and point people your way to see it.
If you do decide to sell physical prints of this model, that's also allowed so long as you attribute the design. I would be glad to list you as a local reseller on my website as well if you let me know about it :)
That's it, otherwise have fun!
This piece has been released under a Creative Commons Attribution Share Alike License due to the support of the following patrons:
BJ Becker, Boon Sheridan, brepettis, Brian Hawkins, CatFord, Edvard Immonen, Edward Henderson II, GothicCharmSchool, Helen, Ian Nusbaum, Jack C, Jake von Slatt, James Ian Burns, Jess, Jezcabelle, Johnny B Jackson, Katt Tewksbury, Kim Dancy, Lastwear, Leila Smith, Libby Bulloff, Lucas Richter, Lyssa Chartrand, Malcolm Tredinnick, Marguerite Kenner, Melody Burdett, morbidity.unlimited, Nick Setten, Patrick Ball, Peter Simon, Raymond McCauley, Robert Schouwenburg, Sara Mitchell, Sigrid Ellis, strand, Sue Jackson, Theodore Minick
Because of their contributions, you are free to print this model at cost, download the original model files from my website at: http://www.improbablecog.com, use it, modify it, and even sell it, with the following restrictions:
- All derivative work must be released under the same license.
- You must attribute the original design to Noah Beasley or Improbablecog, and to the URL http://www.improbablecog.com
Also, if you do anything cool and interesting with this model, please drop me a line and let me know about it! I would love to promote your modifications, and point people your way to see it.
If you do decide to sell physical prints of this model, that's also allowed so long as you attribute the design. I would be glad to list you as a local reseller on my website as well if you let me know about it :)
That's it, otherwise have fun!
by
Bathsheba
by
Bathsheba
A delightful surface: the gyroid put through a simple inverse transformation. It's ellipsoidal on the outside, and there is a sphere taken out of the center, which is difficult to see; for otherwise it would be infinitely tiny inside, and therefore unprintable.
by
Bathsheba
This Voronoi network has the symmetry of a snub dodecahedron...almost. It is my homage to the wonderful diatoms of the world.
by
Whystler
The "tertiant" is a simple astrolabe similar to the quadrant or sextant. It is useful for measuring unreachable altitudes, discovering local latitude, and finding the average of inclines.
This is the only Tertiant known to exist. The quadrant and sextant measure angles less the 90 degress. This astrolabe measures a full 120 degrees allowing the intrepid airship explorer to aim not only above, but also below.
Instructions: Look through the eyepiece, and line up your target with the sites (ie. north star for latitude, the top of a building or tree for altitude). When you do this, the dial will adjust itself by gravity to point out a degree on the guage. Zero is indicated by the vertical bar. Each second degree is marked by a small bar at the bottom of the guage, and these are grouped in ten degrees.
note: Before I release this for sale, I will be adding numbers on the guage, a ring at the top for hanging, and a ring on the end of the dial to hang a weight for more accurate readings.
This is the only Tertiant known to exist. The quadrant and sextant measure angles less the 90 degress. This astrolabe measures a full 120 degrees allowing the intrepid airship explorer to aim not only above, but also below.
Instructions: Look through the eyepiece, and line up your target with the sites (ie. north star for latitude, the top of a building or tree for altitude). When you do this, the dial will adjust itself by gravity to point out a degree on the guage. Zero is indicated by the vertical bar. Each second degree is marked by a small bar at the bottom of the guage, and these are grouped in ten degrees.
note: Before I release this for sale, I will be adding numbers on the guage, a ring at the top for hanging, and a ring on the end of the dial to hang a weight for more accurate readings.
by
MindEversion
A borromeanring-minimal surface in honeycomb style.
Now i have one in a half size too.
by
yanying
This design was inspired by the swirling seed heads of Clematis flowers. When I first saw the seed pods, the first thought that came to my mind was, "The flower is dancing." This model took me longer than expected to finish. My first model was a chaotic tangle of lines. (It looked like the flower went mad instead... hahaha) I went back to look at references to try to capture the original lightness and motion of the flower seeds. At the end, the model was tweaked further to make sure none of the tails intersect each other.
by
henryseg
This steampunk style knotted cog was procedurally generated using 3-dimensional spherical geometry, then stereographically projected into our (mostly) Euclidean universe.
Other sizes:
www.shapeways.com/model/231026/knotted_cog__large_.html
www.shapeways.com/model/231045/knotted_cog.html
www.shapeways.com/model/277265/knotted_cog__smaller_.html
www.shapeways.com/model/232385/knotted_cog__small_.html
Other sizes:
www.shapeways.com/model/231026/knotted_cog__large_.html
www.shapeways.com/model/231045/knotted_cog.html
www.shapeways.com/model/277265/knotted_cog__smaller_.html
www.shapeways.com/model/232385/knotted_cog__small_.html
by
Bathsheba
You may have seen this model before, it's a free download at bathsheba.com.
Here it is straight from the artist.
Here it is straight from the artist.
by
improbablecog
10gThough these earrings may resemble an xenomorphic sea creature, we can neither confirm nor deny that they were modeled after any organism living, dead, or bearing any blood relation to our board of directors.
These earrings are sized for 18 gauge piercings and should fit most people with pierced ears. If you need a different size, just ask! I have a few larger gauges already available in the shop, and can resize it to a custom gauge if it's not already there.
Disclaimer on the images: any photos labeled "polished" are stainless steel that has been hand polished with a dremel. The stainless that you order will have more of a texture to it. I haven't yet made these for myself in bronze glossy, gold plated glossy, or either types of silver, but if you want the highly polished look your best bet is going to be silver glossy.
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Bathsheba
There are six regular convex polytopes in 4D, which are analogous to
the five Platonic solids in 3D. This one is the odd polytope out, the one without a 3D counterpart.
It has 24 octahedral cells, all shown in this Schlegel diagram. Like the pentachoron it's self-dual -- the only self-dual solid in any dimension > 2 that is not a simplex. And if that wasn't enough, it's also the only regular convex polytope in any dimension > 2 that tiles its space and is not a hypercube.
It has 24 octahedral cells, all shown in this Schlegel diagram. Like the pentachoron it's self-dual -- the only self-dual solid in any dimension > 2 that is not a simplex. And if that wasn't enough, it's also the only regular convex polytope in any dimension > 2 that tiles its space and is not a hypercube.
by
richgain
The Inside Out Cube is the first miniature cube puzzle from microcubology.
This is a real working interlocking cube puzzle that requires both skill and dexterity to solve. This version of the Inside Out Cube is 1.5 cm in size. Why is called the Inside Out Cube? Because the whole puzzle can be rebuilt inside out leaving a 3x3x3 hollow on the inside and all the interlocking legs on the outside.
In its life this puzzle has had three different names. As well as the 'Inside Out cube', which probably describes it best, it has been known as Triple Mirror, because three of the pieces are mirror images of the other three. And before that I used to call it the Tiresias cube. I'll leave you to figure that one out for yourselves!
© Richard Gain 2007
This is a real working interlocking cube puzzle that requires both skill and dexterity to solve. This version of the Inside Out Cube is 1.5 cm in size. Why is called the Inside Out Cube? Because the whole puzzle can be rebuilt inside out leaving a 3x3x3 hollow on the inside and all the interlocking legs on the outside.
In its life this puzzle has had three different names. As well as the 'Inside Out cube', which probably describes it best, it has been known as Triple Mirror, because three of the pieces are mirror images of the other three. And before that I used to call it the Tiresias cube. I'll leave you to figure that one out for yourselves!
© Richard Gain 2007
by
Bathsheba
A ribbon in space.
If you were wondering, it has two sides and therefore is not a Mobius strip.
Since this design looks best standing up, it has a mounting post that is 5/32" diameter. I would recommend a block of wood or blob of polymer clay as a base.
If you were wondering, it has two sides and therefore is not a Mobius strip.
Since this design looks best standing up, it has a mounting post that is 5/32" diameter. I would recommend a block of wood or blob of polymer clay as a base.
by
Bathsheba
The Schwartz D ("Diamond") surface is a triply periodic minimal surface, like the Gyroid. Here it's been translated in both normal directions, and one of the two resulting (identical!) surfaces networked. Another Schwarz surface is in metal here: http://bathsheba.com/math/schwarzd.
by
ZeusRage
Cool android hand that can be used as a paper weight or as an epic desktop item.
by
vaclav.mazany
Beautiful ring, great as a present for the one you love.
This one has inner diameter of 18 mm and is made of silver.
Create your own size, just click on "Personalize" and we will prepare the rest.
This one has inner diameter of 18 mm and is made of silver.
Create your own size, just click on "Personalize" and we will prepare the rest.
by
Bathsheba
For the first time since before technology was invented, this sculpture is available. I've always liked it, so I'm happy to see it again!
by
improbablecog
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unellenu
"Wing' pendant, is both structured and organic in its aesthetic.
Let your imagination fly away to another realm!
The pendant is 5cm in height including the loop at the top.
Matching earrings are available.
View a youtube video of this design, or view the embedded video below.
The pendant is shown photographed above in Stainless steel.
See the design photographed in Gold Plated
Plastic options are also available for this design (listed as a separate product).
The unellenu store on shapeways - for designer objects, fractal art, sculpture and jewelry.
shapeways.com/shops/unellenu
unellenu website unellenu.com
twitter: unellenuhttp://twitter.com/unellenu
facebook : unellenu jewellery
http://www.facebook.com/unellenu
facebook: unellenu fractal sculpture & homewares
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unellenu/188186071212813
youtube: unellenuhttp://www.youtube.com/unellenu1
Let your imagination fly away to another realm!
The pendant is 5cm in height including the loop at the top.
Matching earrings are available.
View a youtube video of this design, or view the embedded video below.
The pendant is shown photographed above in Stainless steel.
See the design photographed in Gold Plated
Plastic options are also available for this design (listed as a separate product).
The unellenu store on shapeways - for designer objects, fractal art, sculpture and jewelry.
shapeways.com/shops/unellenu
unellenu website unellenu.com
twitter: unellenuhttp://twitter.com/unellenu
facebook : unellenu jewellery
http://www.facebook.com/unellenu
facebook: unellenu fractal sculpture & homewares
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Unellenu/188186071212813
youtube: unellenuhttp://www.youtube.com/unellenu1
by
jsp7707
This is a model of 30 Identical pieces combined to make 1 solid piece
by
chamoo232
DIY kit of Portal 2's iconic Turret. The kit need some assembly and is not in color. I designed it in pieces si it would be much easier to paint. Since it's in pieces it require glue and a pointy tool to clean the compacted powder from the antenna and back leg hole is also suggested. Once assembled it stand about 15 cm tall.
by
erich666
Proof that it's easy to make fabulously expensive models easily with Mineways: size matters. This one's scaled to print out in color, so really adds up in cost, even with the base being hollow.
That said, I didn't spend time making sure all the rooms inside the castle were filled in, so that they could be hollowed out later - I didn't think anyone would actually print this model out! Sarconix did, as a surprise. I suspect I could have saved maybe $20 by placing torches at room doorways and then using the "seal off entrances" option to fill the rooms (which would then get hollowed).
Model built by Sarconix in Vokselia, vokselia.com
