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| 25 Websites To Download Free STL Models For 3D Printers Posted: 30 May 2014 08:01 AM PDT 3D printers are going mainstream, as more consumers warm up to and adopt the idea of 3D printing. The Micro, for example, is a Kickstarter project for a 3D printer for consumers. It was funded in mere minutes. But you can’t start printing once you get your printer. You will need to get the materials and more importantly the blueprint to printout your product. If 3D modelling sounds difficult to you, fret not, the Web is filled with sites that offer users free 3D models to print on their printers free of charge. In this post, we’ve compiled 25 websites that you can use to search and download free STL models for 3D printers. Hopefully you will be able to find what you are looking for in these spots. Recommended Reading: 10 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A 3D Printer ThingiverseThingiverse is a website operated by MakerBot Industries, the creators of the popular Replicator series of 3D printers. The website allows users to upload and share 3D model files to be used on 3D printers. The site is extremely popular and has a large community of people uploading files of varying categories, so if you’re looking for cool things to print, Thingiverse is the site to visit. YouMagineSimilar to Thingiverse, YouMagine is a community website run by a 3D printer company. This one is run by the open source 3D printer company Ultimaker. It is relatively new (it started out in 2013), yet it is filled with interesting things to print. The community is still growing and with the backing of a major 3D printer manufacturer, this site is one to look out for. CubifyCubify is the website for the Cube series of consumer 3D printers, which is created by 3D Systems. The site mainly offers you ways to buy 3D printed items and files but it does make available some interesting free items, mainly under their Kids section, some of which children can customize using a web app. My Mini FactoryMy Mini Factory is the 3D model repository managed by iMakr, an online store that sells 3D printers and accessories. It also operates the largest 3D printing store in Central London. The site contains 3D models designed by professionals and all uploaded designs are tested for quality. You can also make a request for 3D models that their designers will create then share. GrabCADThe aim of GrabCAD is to “help engineers develop products faster”, offering tools that help them collaborate with their files. But for the average 3D printing enthusiast, the best part of the site is their large library of free files created by a community of over a million engineers. Registration is required but the number of files offered is worth it. DEFCADDEFCAD is a website currently in its alpha phase. It acts as a search engine for 3D printable models and a community forum for 3D modelers. The site is created by Defence Distributed, which release the plans for their 3D printed gun, the Liberator (now removed) on it. Autodesk 123DAutodesk 123D is a suite of computer aided design (CAD) and 3D modeling tools aimed specifically at hobbyists. Along with the suite of tools, Autodesk also has a website where users can upload their creations and share it with other users. Many of the models can be downloaded and printed, using Autodesk as a utility to interface with MakerBot 3D printer. 3DVIA3DVIA is a company that offers 3D modeling and publishing tools that are aimed at both the consumer and professionals. Their website offers a Content Warehouse, where the community hosts and shares their contents. Registration is required to download the files. CubeheroCubehero is a website that allows users to host and organize their 3D printed projects in order to aid further collaboration on their work. Think of it as a GitHub for 3D printing, where users can share their files, discuss projects and contribute to them. There is also a way to make request, so if you can’t find what you are looking for, you can request for it from the community. Bld3rBilling itself as a 3D Printing Social Network, Bld3r is a thriving community of makers who like to feature their creations. Users vote on the best creations, so popular creations rise to the top and get better exposure. The site features items that are hosted on the social network and outside of it too, like on Thingiverse and YouMagine. SproutformAnother 3D printing community, Sproutform is a website dedicated to giving users ways to share their design and help people print 3D creations. Sproutform has a system that tries to learn what you like. The more you interact with the site by downloading and rating designs, the better it is with recommendations. ShapewaysShapeways is mainly an online shop where you can purchase 3D printed items or have your own 3D model printed by them. But if you look close enough, you can find the people who sell their wares also offering the files required for you to print them yourself. InstructablesInstructables is a community where users can share their DIY projects and this includes things made using a 3D printer. Also included are the how-to’s and instructions on how to build their creations, and some helpful designers take the time to answer questions fielded by the public. CultsA French community and marketplace where modelers can share or sell their designs, Cults has a collection of high quality models you can download. Users can follow their favorite designers and modelers and get instant updates when a new creation is posted. The name of the site, Cults, is St. Luc, the patron saint of painters, spelt backwards. The website also supports English. PinshapePinshape, a 3D model marketplace still in beta, is similar in style to Pinterest, in terms of layout, look and the ability to repin favorites. You can either purchase the model from the designer or download the files to print it yourself, if they offer it. RascomRasRascomRas is a Spanish website that allows users to upload and share 3D model files. RascomRas at one point ran an Indiegogo campaign to fund their very own 3D printer. The campaign unfortunately didn’t get funded. RepablesRepables is a very simple site that aims to be a repository of 3D printed model files, nothing more. It is a barebone website that allows users to upload their files to share, and download files they want to use. The site contains a lot of small, simple 3D models to print, with a nice selection of everyday items and even replacement parts for printers. ShapeDoAnother site that is taking inspiration from GitHub, ShapeDo offers a place for 3D model designers to share and collaborate on their creations. It offers users plenty of things to print, and instructions to get the best print possible. 3D HackerAnother online community for 3D printing hobbyists, showcasing interesting items from 3D printers, electronics and most importantly, 3D models is 3D Hacker. There are a lot of very cool model vehicles and buildings to print, along with add-ons and parts for your 3D printer. FabsterBorn out of a Facebook group, Fabster is mainly a platform to show what can be done with 3D printing. Quoting its founder Peter Sayers, Fabster aims to be “a kind of Facebook of 3D printing, with a mix of Thingiverse too.” The site has a great selection of 3D-printed jewelry and accessories. FabriblesFabribles is a fairly new community, so there aren’t a lot of users just yet. However, there is a good selection of replacement parts for RepRap 3DR Delta printers. CGTraderWhile primarily a place to buy and sell 3D models of all kinds, not just those for 3D printing, CGTrader does offer a selection of free models that can be used on a 3D printer. Google Custom SearchWhen in doubt, use Google Custom Search to find the files to 3D print what you wish. This is useful when you want to search through all the sites at once for that one same thing. YeggiYeggi is a search engine that will search major 3D printing websites for files that are compatible with 3D printers. You can also look up some of the popular searches to get an idea what the community is currently interested in. 3dbilityHere’s another search engine that will crawl the Web in search of 3D prints, looking through many 3D modeling sites for files compatible with 3D printers.        |
| 20 Clever & Creative Bus Ads That Make You Look Twice Posted: 30 May 2014 06:01 AM PDT Billboards are static advertising avenues and while buntings and posters have a bit more flexibility, usually they are too small and stuck to really deliver that advertising impact. Buses though, buses have real awesome potential – you can see them on the road and it has moving parts (doors) that can be utilized for various marketing tactics to tell your products’ story. But why tell you when we can show you? Check out how these 20 clever and creative ads that help advertisers run viral campaigns and reach a wider audience just by making its daily bus rounds. Many use optical illusions, strategically placed artwork and even the original bus parts to help leave a lasting impression. Recommended Reading: 70 Creative Advertisements That Make You Look Twice X-Games: Bus by Kit Walker Associates. The wheels on the bus are utilized to turn this bus into a giant skateboard. Don’t think you want to attempt a 360 flip on this one though. Hell on Wheels: Bus by Kathryn Daab. In conjuction with the DVD release of the first season of AMC's series "Hell on Wheels” in 2012, this bus was made to look like an old school locomotive train. At least it doesn’t need a railroad to run. Community First Credit Union: Flexible Bus by I.D.E.A.S.. At first glance, it looks like the bus has gotten into a bit of an accident. Don’t worry though, your home loan can be just as "flexible" as this bus. Copenhagen Zoo: Snake Bus by Bates Y&R. If this giant snake squeezing the bus doesn’t get you to visit the Copenhagen Zoo, well, then I don’t know what will. “Just one bite” Bus Ad by Unknown Agency. Most chocoholics would be able to eat something they love in one bite. This bus ad cleverly portrays that through the use of the bus door and the man on the side. Axe: Bus by Lowe. This bus is now a party bus thanks to the axe effect. Which man wouldn’t want to party on a bus like that? NZDating.com: Buses by Draft. Even buses need love. Sometimes you can’t leave things to chance and need to take the steps to find your own perfect match, as illustrated by this dual bus ad. VISA, Wellington On a Plate Culinary Festival: Giant Lobster Bus by WHYBIN\TBWA. You might want to get your Visa handy for the "Wellington On a Plate" culinary festival. This huge lobster with it’s antenna sticking out will surely get any foodies attention. Perth Zoo: Tiger Bus by The Brand Agency. This gives new meaning to the phrase, “It’s a jungle out there!” This tiger will come say hi to you if you don’t pay it a visit at the Perth Zoo. Specsavers: Bus Back Crash by Smart. Well, we all know that this little “accident” could have been avoided had you gone to the Frankton Specsavers right? Bernmobil: Airport bus by Neue Lgk. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, wait, it’s a flying bus? For those of you who need to take the Airport Bus, at least you know what you’re getting. Keep Holland Clean Foundation: Trash by Grey Amsterdam. People tend to litter when it’s not their own personal vehicle. This bus ad serves as a reminder about the importance of proper trash disposal. COA’s HIP Program (Having Involved Parents): Bus wrap safari by Cramer-Krasselt. Nature calls! And it’s reminding parents to be involved in their child’s education. After all, the parents need to help their cubs out, right? Mercedes-Benz: Glow by FHV BBDO. Special glow-in-the-dark paper and various sillhouettes on the back of the bus gives you the opportunity to have a glimpse of what the Mercedes Night View has to offer. Dr Best: Bus by Kim Sokola, Julia Neumann. This flexible toothbrush ad makes use of the joint in between the carriages to showcase just how flexible this toothbrush can be. Just don’t ask for floss when you’re done. Careerbuilder.com bus. Sometimes a terrible job can make you consider other ‘alternatives’. This bus reaches out to those people to give them another chance to reconsider. National Geographic: Bus. No need to go diving to have a look at the sharks. This National Geographic Ad will roll right up to you and feed you to the shark itself. X4 Energy Drink: Bus by La Age Marketing Arts. A bit of X4, teamwork and determination and you’ve got enough power to move a bus. Or at least make an impression. Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada: GetYourButtSeen.ca bus by Ogilvy Montréal. No butts about it, colorectal cancer is a serious issue and this bus ad uses shock value and humor to remind you to get your check-up. Air India Express: Window by MudraDDB. Not everyone can afford to travel by air but with a clever ad that transforms your bus seat into a plane seat, it may just convince you to.        |
| Validate Form Inputs Easily On Any Browser With Validatr Posted: 30 May 2014 03:01 AM PDT Dealing with forms on the Web can be real interesting. You can do a lot of customisation in design, on the label and even on the authentication. With a lot of new features available in HTML5, Jay Morrow created Validatr which rely on the new HTML5 input attributes to perform easy and automatic form validation. Validatr is a cross-browser free jQuery plugin. It will automatically wrap the form border in red if the user inputs an invalid value. It also can do lot of input validation like email, number, url, range, color inputs and date. Custom error messages are also available with various choices using HTML5 data attributes. You may customize the error message element with your own CSS, and the plugin has some pretty good CSS styles. Basic GuideTo use Validatr, Include the latest jQuery and also the Validatr script in your project. <script src="http://code.jquery.com/jquery-latest.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="js/validatr.js" type="text/javascript"></script> Then call the plugin with the following snippet: <script> jQuery(function ($) { $('form').validatr(); }); </script> The plugin will recognize the HTML MarkupAs mentioned, Validatr utilizes the For example, when you want to create number form, just add The following is a basic implementation example: <form action="./"> <label for="number">Number</label> <div> <input type="number" id='number' step=2 min=1 max=11 name="number" required> <input type="submit" value="Submit"> </div> </form> The And here’s the result when a user inputs an invalid value or out of range number. Our example uses 2 for the For a complete list of other input types and attribute documentation, please head over to the Validatr page.        |
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