3d-printing
How to 3D Print a Clean 16×16 LED Matrix Diffuser Enclosure (Stencil-Ready)
Learn how to 3D print a stencil-ready 16×16 LED matrix diffuser enclosure. Vented for heat, beginner-friendly print settings, and assembly tips ins...
The Flarelab Journal
Build logs, 3D-printing guides, and custom client projects from our Manila lab.
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3D Print a Modular Smart Lamp: Swap the Look Without Rewiring Anything
Learn how a 3D printed modular smart lamp built on a standard E26 bulb base lets you snap on new styles in seconds. A beginner-friendly guide to pr...
3d-printing
The Y-Zipper: How MIT 3D-Printed a Fastener That Switches Between Soft and Stiff
MIT researchers revived a 40-year-old idea to 3D print the Y-zipper, a three-sided fastener that flips objects between flexible and rigid. Here's h...
Print-in-Place Articulated Models: 3D Prints That Move Straight Off the Bed
Print-in-place articulated models come off the bed already moving, no assembly needed. Learn how these bendy 3D prints work and how to make your ow...
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Fighter Jets Are Now 3D Printed in Titanium — Here's What It Means for Makers
Aerospace firms are 3D printing large titanium parts for the F-35's engine. Here's what metal 3D printing is, why it matters, and how it connects t...
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Build a Minimalist Smart Lamp with WLED and Home Assistant — No Soldering
Print a snap-together WLED smart lamp that doubles as a hallway nightlight and a Home Assistant notification light — no soldering, beginner-friendl...
3d-printing
Print-in-Place Articulated Spider: A No-Assembly Halloween Print
Print a fully poseable articulated spider in one go — no glue, no screws, no MMU needed. A beginner-friendly print-in-place Halloween project you c...
3d-printing
How to 3D Print a Snug Case for Your Adafruit QT PY ESP32-C3
Learn how to 3D print a clean, wire-friendly case for the tiny Adafruit QT PY ESP32-C3 board. A beginner guide to printing project enclosures at home.
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How to 3D Print Modular Sci-Fi Terrain for Your Tabletop Games
A beginner's guide to 3D printing modular sci-fi corridor walls for tabletop games: what modular terrain is, why it prints easily, and how to start.
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3D Printing for Kids Just Got Easier: A Beginner's Look at the Funbox
A new kid-friendly 3D printer promises enclosed safety, one-tap prints and AI design. Here's what it means for beginners just starting out.
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3D Printing for Kids in 2026: How to Pick a Family-Friendly First Printer
A beginner's guide to choosing a safe, easy 3D printer for kids in 2026 — what enclosed builds, one-tap printing, and AI design really mean for fam...
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Resin 3D Printing in 2026: Is It Finally Worth a Second Look?
Resin 3D printing used to mean mess, fumes and fiddly setup. Here's what changed by 2026, and how beginners can get razor-sharp detail safely on a ...
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How to 3D Print a Snap-Fit Case for Your Arduino Nano
Learn how to 3D print a snap-fit case for your Arduino Nano with no screws or glue. Beginner filament, slicer settings, and fit-tuning tips for a c...
2020-extrusion
3D-Print a Probe Holder to Keep Your Multimeter and Oscilloscope Leads Tangle-Free
Learn how to 3D-print a simple probe holder that clips onto 2020 aluminum extrusion so your multimeter and oscilloscope leads stay organized and ta...
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How to 3D-Print a Cozy Mushroom LED Lamp: A Beginner-Friendly, Glue-Free Build
Learn how to 3D print a modular mushroom LED lamp with no glue needed. A beginner-friendly guide to a cozy, screw-together desk light for any printer.
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3D-Printed Rocket Motors: How Additive Manufacturing Is Rewriting Aerospace
How Ursa Major used 3D printing to build solid rocket motors faster for the U.S. Navy, and what additive manufacturing means for makers and aerospace.