Make It Real Challenge
1097 Entries, 32 Prizes
This contest closed in 2012. Looking for the 2018-9 Autodesk Make It Real Challenge? Find it at makingstartshere.com/contestThis is your chance to win an Objet 3D Printer with a 6 month supply of 3D printing materials. Ten first prize winners will receive an Up! 3D Printer. Twenty runners-up will receive free 3D printing services.
To enter, post an Instructable that has anything in it that was at least partially designed using a computer: a sticker, a 3D printed object, laser-cut files, an electronics schematic, and even an inkjet printer template. So long as something in your project involved computer design (a digital sketch, 2D files, schematics, or a 3d model) before you built the physical object, your Instructable is eligible!
If you need software to help generate design files for your project, check out all of the free 3D modeling software in the 123D family, or draw out your design with SketchBook.
Anyone who shares the digital files that they create in the 123D Gallery and posts a link to it in their Instructable will receive a free thank you gift from 123D (see details here) and then be eligible to win the special 123D Judges Prize.
Multiple entries are accepted, but each entrant can only win one prize. Contest is open to entries from US, Canada [excluding Quebec], UK, Australia, China, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Contest closes for entries at 11:59pm PT, June 4, 2012.

Comprehensive Design & Construction of Papercraft Anime Wigs
by Eu Tyto Alba in Costumes & Cosplay
35057 Views
A sandstone block built from lego, blending real objects with 3d prints
by gjpetch in 3D Printing
83398 Views
Print your "Swiss Army Knife" of iPad Cases (or cool vinyl skin)
by byubatch in 3D Printing
3340 Views
"Taliban Hands" Sculptures in Corrugated Plastic from MOH Extracted 3D Data
by delappe in 3D Printing
17495 Views
Assemble Your Avengers & Destroy them with Loki Armor (Ible will work for any custom costume armor)
by MalmeyStudios in CNC
20616 Views
Build a Professional Prototype Case for a Linksys WRT54G Series Router in Three Weeks
by ShaneVadnais in 3D Printing
28028 Views
3D Printing Prosthetic Hand - Make it Real Challenge: Please Vote
by instructascott in 3D Printing
12782 Views
Chibikart: Rapid-Prototyping a Subminiature Electric Go-Kart Using Digital Fabrication and Hobby Components
by teamtestbot in Electric Vehicles
139555 Views
How to make a high resolution NYLON, ABS and PLA nozzle for a 3D Printer.
by taulman in 3D Printing
22253 Views
How to Make an Animated Gif In Photoshop (and print a flipbook!)
by amandaghassaei in Websites
14154 Views
Basic workflow for 3D design in Sketchup and 3D printing @ home:
by megaduty in 3D Printing
40510 Views
*Updated* 3D scan your head and use it as a chess piece.
by John.Tweetonig in 3D Printing
55984 Views
Build a transistor circuit board for controlling Air Conditioner remote control with Arduino
by snakebite_82 in Arduino
54442 Views
Irrigating your garden with an opamp: The circuit, list of materials
by diy_bloke in Electronics
44615 Views
Millennium Falcon and X-Wing from Floppy Disk (with Special Guest Appearance: Death Star)
31197 Views
Using Lasers with Paper Molds & Pewter (Bologna Sandwich Casting)
by dipiazza in Metalworking
9958 Views
How to Make a Mockingjay Pin: As seen on the Hunger Games
by Jam_Jam in Costumes & Cosplay
11694 Views
making a sandsculpture with the help of a computer and a cnc machine
by stijgerart in Art
1054 Views
How to make a wire octopus sculpture (simplified). Cheap and easy but possibly not so quick.
by Thrasym in Decorating
9491 Views
Creating a 2 Tier Boat Rack for 3 Canoes with fasteners
by The Cartographer in Woodworking
2838 Views
Sharing O' the Green - Irish Maiden Made in Glass ( no pun intended)
by barefootbohemian in Art
4633 Views
Dub Cadet: Holographic MIDI & LED Controller for Arduino - Part 1
by nhornberger in Audio
10850 Views
hand filed decorative brass gears for steampunkers and????
by abstracted in Metalworking
28829 Views
3D-Printed Circuit Boards, for solder-free printable electronics
by CarryTheWhat in 3D Printing
91351 Views
3D Printed iPhone Skateboard Mount for Recording Video
by thegreenassassin in 3D Printing
9299 Views
Car No.05 Altered Programmed Automatic Driving Car (Yogurt Version)
by Kaeru no Ojisan in Arduino
1691 Views
Car No. 05 Altered Programmed Automatic Driving Car (Full Chocolate Version)
by Kaeru no Ojisan in Arduino
4725 Views
Creating an attachable stencil attachment for a spray can.
by The Cartographer in 3D Printing
9784 Views
Six Camera Face Scan Rig (using 123DCatch / Photofly for processing)
by Tall-drinks in Cameras
28898 Views
Upgrading the 3.5-Channel S032G Remote Control Helicopter's Landing Skids
by The Cartographer in 3D Printing
4107 Views
Make a template for a router and bushing cutout in Photoshop.
by rycollier in Woodworking
18288 Views
Expandable formal dining table that seats ten and fits in a closet
by falk in Woodworking
281571 Views
INDEXER Rotary table DIY gearbox, stepper motor, and PLC controller.
by Constructer in CNC
41537 Views
Toner transfer no-soak, high-quality, double sided PCBs at home
by dustinandrews in Electronics
292928 Views
Creating a replacement part for a power tool where no part is available.
by falk in 3D Printing
8448 Views
Excali-weenie, Slayer of Burnt Hot Dogs, Bane of All Over-Roasted Marshmallows!
by pastprimitive in Camping
9639 Views
Remixing physical objects using 123D Catch, Meshmixer and other tools
by gpvillamil in 3D Printing
20024 Views
Making a 3D Print of a Real Object Using 123D Catch and Meshmixer
by gpvillamil in 3D Printing
219937 Views
Restaurant Pedestal Sign, Or how to make simple 3D extruded shapes.
by TheFullMetalAlchemist in Metalworking
8270 Views
Molds directly from a 3d printer to an injection molder
by bryanbrutherford in 3D Printing
80308 Views
LEGO Game Boy Transformer Official Parts List and Instructions
by Baron von Brunk in LEGO & K'NEX
58250 Views
From atoms to bits to atoms: learning OpenSCAD by copying a cat toy
by BrianEnigma in 3D Printing
9285 Views
How to manufacture your own designer toy or start a new small business
by bryanbrutherford in 3D Printing
379872 Views
Serious Homemade Manufacturing Equipment on a Shoe String Budget
by pastprimitive in Tools
44543 Views
Mr. Pumpkinhead : make your own adorable figure with 3D printer
by heonyun in 3D Printing
5575 Views
From 3D to Reality - Making a Resin Sculpture from a CG Character
by jwilliamsen in 3D Printing
97029 Views
Development of a 3D Printed Part - Prusa Mendel Hair Dryer Heated Bed Mount
by macskyver in 3D Printing
11301 Views
Detector de polaridad de campo (Polarity Detector magnetic field)
by elpampeano in Wearables
20474 Views
The Dream ... a Home Hobby Dual Arm Industrial Robot ...
by SolidWorksMagi in 3D Printing
5486 Views
3D Perspective Signature Model. I will design a custom model for the first three people who comment!! (include your email address)
by ziggalo in 3D Printing
15502 Views
How to Make a Skyrim Iron Helmet (From Paper to Prop)
by greynolds1 in Costumes & Cosplay
77970 Views
Engraved Book, Book of Shadows, Grimoire, Journal, Notebook, Visual Diary
by aespie-whitburn in Woodworking
7991 Views
Engraved Book, Book of Shadows, Grimoire, Journal, Notebook, Visual Diary
by aespie-whitburn in Woodworking
10116 Views
How to get better results from your UP! 3D printer. by Samuel Bernier
by Samuel Bernier in 3D Printing
33119 Views
Tin can Dumbbell (3D printed), by Samuel Bernier Project RE_
by Samuel Bernier in 3D Printing
33756 Views
Testing 3D Printed Rig For An R/C Wing Sail Land Yacht Prototype
by tonbotech in 3D Printing
4938 Views
Step by step creation of sculptures using 3d modelling, 3d printing and resin bronze casting
by Mikeinedinburgh in 3D Printing
37988 Views
3d printed 6th gen nano watch band w/ earphone organizer and bottle opener Ultimate iwatch
by mstyle183 in 3D Printing
29480 Views
Handmade Valentines Card Using an Old 45 Record
by KatieatVintageVinylJournals in Holidays
2741 Views
Paint or Plaster Mixer aka Stirrer - 3D AutoDesk Inventor 2012 files
by TheITSystem in 3D Printing
3350 Views