by
virtox
Accused of being fake, witchcraft and simply impossible..
This kinetic sculpture is inspired by the unlimited freedom of 3d printing,
it wobbles and turns with a slight movement of the hand.
Now give it a good spin or puff of air and it erupts in erratic and wild behavior.
This is the 5cm / 2" version, see the Gyro the Forms section for other shapes and sizes.
Corner stand available separately, or get the complete set below!
NEW!
Now also available as a pendant/keyfob!
In both Extra small and Small
Instructions
It is composed of four concentric cubes, each one spinning around a different axis.
The model needs some minor assembly:
Each inner cube has two knobs which need to be placed into the corresponding clamps in the parent cube. It's easiest to start with the inner most and continue outward.
And then... spin it away !
Notes
Do not be alarmed if your cube will not run smoothly at first!
Because of minor variations as a result of the printing process,
some need to wear in a little but will loosen up very quickly.
In the example video I am blowing on it to make it move, it's that smooth.
Be a little careful with (the assembly of) the Alumide version as this material is slightly less flexible/robust than the Strong & Flexible materials.
Get a complete set.
A default set consists of an Alumide Gyro the Cube and a White stand, you can change the materials in your cart later.
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This kinetic sculpture is inspired by the unlimited freedom of 3d printing,
it wobbles and turns with a slight movement of the hand.
Now give it a good spin or puff of air and it erupts in erratic and wild behavior.
This is the 5cm / 2" version, see the Gyro the Forms section for other shapes and sizes.
Corner stand available separately, or get the complete set below!
NEW!
Now also available as a pendant/keyfob!
In both Extra small and Small
Instructions
It is composed of four concentric cubes, each one spinning around a different axis.
The model needs some minor assembly:
Each inner cube has two knobs which need to be placed into the corresponding clamps in the parent cube. It's easiest to start with the inner most and continue outward.
And then... spin it away !
Notes
Do not be alarmed if your cube will not run smoothly at first!
Because of minor variations as a result of the printing process,
some need to wear in a little but will loosen up very quickly.
In the example video I am blowing on it to make it move, it's that smooth.
Be a little careful with (the assembly of) the Alumide version as this material is slightly less flexible/robust than the Strong & Flexible materials.
Get a complete set.
A default set consists of an Alumide Gyro the Cube and a White stand, you can change the materials in your cart later.
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by
Bathsheba
A Klein bottle.
Warning: this Klein bottle does not open beers, it just looks cute.
The Klein Bottle Opener is here on Shapeways or here on Bathsheba.com.
A bigger bottle is here.
Warning: this Klein bottle does not open beers, it just looks cute.
The Klein Bottle Opener is here on Shapeways or here on Bathsheba.com.
A bigger bottle is here.
by
henryseg
A 3-dimensional version of the Hilbert space filling curve.
As shown in the photos, if printed in one of the "Strong & Flexible" plastics, it can be used as a bracelet or hair accessory. It takes a little time to reform back as a cube after being stretched, but it seems that leaving it overnight does the job.
by
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
ShapeKays
This is a model of the woodcut picture made by M.C. Escher in 1965 called 'Knots".
It has since then been a challenge for 3d modelers and mathematicians.
As far as I know it has not been modeled in 3d up till now. (It has! see comments).
The model's height is about 8 cm.
It has since then been a challenge for 3d modelers and mathematicians.
As far as I know it has not been modeled in 3d up till now. (It has! see comments).
The model's height is about 8 cm.
by
Wahtah
A Sierpinski tetrahedron, the 3D version of the Sierpinski triangle, stage 5 I think. There are 4096 of the smallest tetrahedrons. The model has 499994 faces.
Update:
The edges are now almost 18 cm (7 in) long and it stands about 14.5 cm (5.7 in) high.
The model has been updated because the smallest struts were a bit too small to be printed. So it's now 1.5 times bigger in all directions.
The pictures are of the previous smaller version, the new version has been ordered successfully a number of times in WSF.
I created the model using POVray and MeshLab.
Update:
The edges are now almost 18 cm (7 in) long and it stands about 14.5 cm (5.7 in) high.
The model has been updated because the smallest struts were a bit too small to be printed. So it's now 1.5 times bigger in all directions.
The pictures are of the previous smaller version, the new version has been ordered successfully a number of times in WSF.
I created the model using POVray and MeshLab.
by
Bathsheba
A classic fractal.
This model does not print perfectly. Shapeways will do their best, which is darn good, but the smallest holes must be cleared by hand, and it takes time.
Enjoy, but please read the comments below before ordering.
This model does not print perfectly. Shapeways will do their best, which is darn good, but the smallest holes must be cleared by hand, and it takes time.
Enjoy, but please read the comments below before ordering.
by
TerraCotta
This beautiful design is a level 2 approximation to a Menger Sponge, measuring 1.4 cm on each side and suitable for use as a pendant or small and stylish paperweight/knicknack. Available in solid, durable stainless steel for lasting quality. Matching earrings available at http://www.shapeways.com/model/74647/level_2_menger_earrings.html
Learn more about this design at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menger_sponge or visit our website at http://www.terracottapf.com
Learn more about this design at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menger_sponge or visit our website at http://www.terracottapf.com
by
Dimmulain
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!!
If you want to get a polished and fully functional QR code pendant, set the delivery address to my one (I will provide it by a private message). I need to get the product first to finish it and then send to you.
This QR code tag can contain any encoded message that you wish (min. 18, max. 32 characters). If you want to make it a functional url tag, you need to include "http://" part!!!
The QR codes are now used in many spheres of life. They can contain numbers and letters, so you can encode any kind of text information, be it address, phone number, message, name, web link, etc.
Most of the modern mobile phones (and apple iphone was one of the first to feature this technology) can decode the QR codes, making QR-coding a funny, easy and peculiar way to say something.
You can use this tag as a keychain or as a pendant.
Also, check out this colored plastic tag!! It's cheaper, it's bigger and it's colored! :)
If you want to get a polished and fully functional QR code pendant, set the delivery address to my one (I will provide it by a private message). I need to get the product first to finish it and then send to you.
This QR code tag can contain any encoded message that you wish (min. 18, max. 32 characters). If you want to make it a functional url tag, you need to include "http://" part!!!
The QR codes are now used in many spheres of life. They can contain numbers and letters, so you can encode any kind of text information, be it address, phone number, message, name, web link, etc.
Most of the modern mobile phones (and apple iphone was one of the first to feature this technology) can decode the QR codes, making QR-coding a funny, easy and peculiar way to say something.
You can use this tag as a keychain or as a pendant.
Also, check out this colored plastic tag!! It's cheaper, it's bigger and it's colored! :)
by
MindEversion
a trefoil surface, it is the converse version of "all is one". take a look at the "all is one" to see an example for the beautiful metal print version.
by
mendelheit
This bust represents the ancient King Polygon, system administrator of a country far far away. He was very appreciated by his fellas, because of his calm and kindness. Actually, his secret was a good amount of sleep.
But even as a nice king, he had to take care of many wars and conflicts. His biggest enemy was Lord Nurbs, who always wanted to make things complicated. The night before their last big combat, King Polygon fell asleep and never woke up.
Thus, this bust is dedicated to the brave King Polygon.
(and this is my entry for the Faces Contest!:)
But even as a nice king, he had to take care of many wars and conflicts. His biggest enemy was Lord Nurbs, who always wanted to make things complicated. The night before their last big combat, King Polygon fell asleep and never woke up.
Thus, this bust is dedicated to the brave King Polygon.
(and this is my entry for the Faces Contest!:)
by
Emm@nuel
Note: model featured in pictures is a small 5 cm model.
by
MindEversion
a simple hopf ring (minimal surface), wall thicknes is 1,5 mm !
