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Visualized: Keepon family reunion

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Visualized meet the Keepon family

Oh, the many faces of Keepon -- well, one face, really, in a variety of different shades and textures. Various iterations of the beloved dancing robot smiled (or whatever the closest approximation is for their mouthless sort) for the camera on our recent visit to BeatBots in San Francisco. Pictured above are the original Keepon Pro, the retail My Keepon, a special blue Keepon commissioned for a German facility, a stuffed doll created by a friend of the company, a moveable wooden model designed by Keepon co-creator Hideki Kozima as a gift and two 3D printed models made by Shapeways (large) and MakerBot (small). And check out Keepon posed next to Zingy below, a sibling created by BeatBots for a UK-based power company. The family resemblance is uncanny.

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3D Printed Knitted Sweater iPhone 5 Case Wins Shapeways Competition

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I’m itching like many to have a 3D printer at home so that I can print out stuff like this iPhone 5 case, which won a competition at Shapeways. It was one of five hundred entries, and what’s unique about this case is that looks more like it was knit than 3D printed.

artizanwork sweater case iphone5

The winning case was designed by ArtizanWork. It comes in four different colors and doesn’t look like an ordinary iPhone case. It looks like a mix of something hand-knit and some chainmail. The edges of the case are sturdy but the space in between is more flexible. It can actually move around a bit when prodded.

artizanwork sweater case iphone5 colors

What’s really cool is that stitched bits can move separately from each other, creating a tactile feeling that unlike any other case. They also act like mini shock absorbers that protect your phone. The case is available directly from ArtizanWork for $75(USD).

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Super Mario Bros. Möbius Strip: Your Princess is Always in Another Castle

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You can do some amazing things with 3D printers. You can make toys and all sorts of cool things. Look what Joaquin Baldwin created with one. This is a Möbius strip showing the first level of Super Mario Bros.

mario mobius

Mario can run his little legs off as fast as he can in order to save the Princess, but he will still be trapped in a never-ending hell level for all eternity. Well, unless Doctor Who comes to his rescue or something.

super mario mobius strip

What’s most impressive is the level of detail. Every mushroom, turtle, cloud and star are there, all carved at different heights, which makes it look amazing. Best of all, you can order one for yourself over on Shapeways for $24 (USD). Great job Joaquin.

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Spaho Design’s Ripple Case Puts an Optical Illusion on Your iPhone

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I’m not sure how well cases with holes will actually protect your iPhone, but since there are some available from major manufacturers, they must help at least a little, right? If you don’t mind having a case with holes in the back, then check out the 3D printed Ripple case.

shapeways spaho design iphone 3d ripple

The Ripple case design was obtained after modifying one with straight lines. The series of curvy opening creates a pattern which produces a sort of 3D optical illusion, which is definitely unusual.

shapeways spaho design iphone 3d ripple side

It was created by Spaho Design and it’s available through Shapeways for $30(USD), and you can choose from a number of different materials if you’re going to get one.

shapeways spaho design iphone 3d ripple back


The iPhone MacPro Case: 3D-Print Yours for Free!

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Well, it probably won’t be free for most of us who don’t have our own 3D printers, but still this is a great-looking case, perfect for all of the Apple fanboys who just love the Mac Pro. Heck, who wouldn’t want to have a Mac Pro they can stick in their pocket?

mac pro iphone case 3d printed

The iPhone 4/4S MacPro case takes the front of the Mac Pro and fits it onto the back of your iPhone. The design was created to maintain the integrity behind Apple’s design philosophy. I have to say as an iPhone case, this looks pretty awesome.

mac pro iphone case 3d printed phone

The designer Cinemo recommends 3D-printing this baby on Polished White Strong & Flexible (Nylon), but Polished Alumide would look cool as well. You can get yours directly through Shapeways if you don’t have a 3D printer for about $30(USD).

mac pro iphone case 3d printed empty

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