aeronca65t
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Yesterday, I printed Yoda.
That is all. :wink:
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That is all. :wink:
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Printing Yoda
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DNK
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So Nial. What did it cost to do that?
I've always wanted to see one, thanks
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Staying with the art thing
https://vimeo.com/33091687
I've always wanted to see one, thanks
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Staying with the art thing
https://vimeo.com/33091687
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aeronca65t
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DNK said:
The MakerBot kit we bought is about $1200. There are a number of places on the internet, including the ~Thingiverse~ and Maker Faire where they have home brew kit ideas you make yourself.
It is sort of like a reverse CNC mill. Adds material instead of subtracting material.
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aeronca65t
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Oh.
The material is ABS. The heat nozzle runs about 215C, which *just* melts the stuff.
It's on a spool and looks like the "string" on a Weedwacker. The spools are pretty cheap (maybe $20 to $25 or so). The Yoda is almost solid so it used a fair amount of a roll (maybe 15 to 20%), but a better, hollowed-out design would use much less.
The material is ABS. The heat nozzle runs about 215C, which *just* melts the stuff.
It's on a spool and looks like the "string" on a Weedwacker. The spools are pretty cheap (maybe $20 to $25 or so). The Yoda is almost solid so it used a fair amount of a roll (maybe 15 to 20%), but a better, hollowed-out design would use much less.
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Hmmm.... A plastic part maker that can be built for around $1000.... Gears are turning.
Currently I have access to a waterjet, mills and a lathe... soon we are adding a CNC mill and Lathe to the shop. I gotta take a basic machining class. There is very little that I would not be able to fabricate with the tools at my disposal. I just need the knowledge to do it.
Currently I have access to a waterjet, mills and a lathe... soon we are adding a CNC mill and Lathe to the shop. I gotta take a basic machining class. There is very little that I would not be able to fabricate with the tools at my disposal. I just need the knowledge to do it.