Ideal for my girlfriend who is into photography. I'll build it when I have time.
From description:
A platform (5cm radius) and a fitting 3-arm-actuator which is connected to a stepper motor with a 5mm coupler and runs on a base made of foamboard. The platform has 3 holes to fix small bearings for smoother moving. Controlled with an Arduino, a stepper motor board and a gear stepper motor with 2048 steps per round.
There are no detailed instuction, but it doesn't look too complicated.
This is a quick how-to video showing how you can flash the USB bootloader onto a RAMBo board using a programmer and the arduino IDE software. In the video, I used arduino V1.0.5 and an AVR ISP MK2 programmer, available for $34 from atmel.
We had a few RAMBo boards get flashed with a bug that erased the bootloader by mistake, and if you have a programmer, this is an easy, 5 minute fix. If you don't have a programmer, go ahead and email us for information how to swap out your board. The symptom of a bad bootloader in this case is the inability to upload new firmware to the RAMBo from arduino. You would still be able to connect and use the board as well as make changes to the eeprom settings, but cannot upload new firmware via the USB onboard.
Surgeon Antony Atala on medical advancements in human organ engineering. Printing on a patient directly and 3d printed kidney! Future is developing in front of us folks (still early alpha phase)
This is a very early demo of an automatic bed leveling Z probe for Mini Kossel with modified Marlin firmware. The Z probe is an allen wrench that is automatically deployed and retracted. When deployed, it activates an Omron SS-5 micro switch on the end effector.
Amazing new filament from Kai Parthy who also developed Laywoo -3d.
From product description:
LAYBRICK
a new Filament - for huge objects / architecture models
(use the entire space of your jumbo printer)
Size of the object in video:
30 x 20 x 2 cm 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch
- very rough surface, near sandstone
- ink-able, grindable
- stics well on print bed, no heated bed necessary
- contains superfine milled natural mineralic fillers and
- harmless co-polyesters
- for architecture models / landscapes
- ideal for jumboprinters
- near zero warp !!!
- print temp: 165°C to 210°C, smooth to rough surface, 165°C less to 210°C more oozing
- you may print layer-thickness from 0.1 mm to 0.5 mm
- slicing: object fill max. 25%, fan needs to be on
- code M227 f.e. S:30000 P 10000
- wait after printing until object is hardened, then remove it from platform
- temperature stabile to about 70° Celsius
Laybrick: beta-version available at
Germany : orbi-tech.de/shop look for filaments
and ebay: search LAYBRICK
other dealers all over the world are welcome!
beta version: means that the grey colour of the filament may change in nuances, the filament is also a little maiden, it may brake while bending, you should be sure (especially during a long print) that you can feed a broken part of filament again in your printer.
It´s recommended to print in rooms with min. 20° Celsius. Colder more brittle)
It is sold here (this blog is in no way affiliated with it) for 17 € per 0,25 kg:
Africa is dumping ground for electronic waste from western world. This project wants to make 3d printer form up-cycled / recycled PC parts. If it works it will be revolutionary and open whole new areas of economic development. Best of luck to the them!
This is the first test of the VirtuRange DIY LIDAR 3D Scanner. A Laser Rangefinder is mounted on two stepper motors. The motors are controlled by an Arduino. A Python script reads the distance from the rangefinder and calculates the pointcloud from the position of the stepper motors.
ModelBox turns a 3D model into a series of 2D images you print on acetate and set into a frame to cheaply and quickly prototype/simulate the 3D object; Zebra Images turns 3D models into holograms; and Lynx Laboratories demos its all-in-one 3D scanner.
Here is valid opinion from a blog I follow on how there are already hundreds of calibration objects on thingiverse and how this campaign is unnecessary:
I wonder will they get the funding they need and is this project going to live. Somone should track all crowd funded 3d printers ... there is sooo many of them ...
Mataerial by Petr Novikov, Saša Jokić and Joris Laarman Studio from Dezeen on Vimeo.
Plastic extruded from this robotic 3D printer solidifies instantly, allowing it to draw freeform shapes in the air extending from any surface.
Unlike normal 3D printers that require a flat and horizontal base, Mataerial prints with plastic that sticks to horizontal, vertical, smooth or irregular surfaces, without the need for additional support structures.
Petr Novikov and Saša Jokić from Barcelona's Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia worked with the studio of Dutch designer Joris Laarman to develop the machine and system.
The process, which the designers call "anti-gravity object modelling", is a form of extrusion that instantly creates chunky three-dimensional rods, rather than slowly building up two-dimensional layers like a standard 3D printer.
"One of the key innovations of anti-gravity object modelling is the use of thermosetting polymers instead of thermoplastics that are used in existing 3D printers," explained the designers.
A chemical reaction between the two components of the thermosetting polymer causes the material to solidify as it comes out of the nozzle, making it possible to print hanging curves.
The speed of extrusion is dependent on factors such as the desired thickness of the material, but in this example the printer produced one metre in approximately three minutes. The movie's frame rate was increased up to three times to show the process more quickly.
Watch the time lapse video of our RepRap Industrial printing a large 3D two-color logo from magenta and black ABS plastic.
With its dual extruder print head, the RepRap Industrial is capable of dual-color, dual-material and dual-nozzle-diameter configuration. All kits come with 6 easily interchangeable nozzle tips of multiple diameters (0.25, 0.35, 0.5 and 0.75).
Type A Machines interview, demo and presentation. They show their linux web printing platform and give good sales pitch. They announce metal case and up to four filament feeds. Very solid interview, especially for the beginners in 3d printing.
Very cool and professional looking 3d printer based on OpenBeam platform and Delta design.
Build Area:
Cylindrical Build Area of 250mm Diameter x 250mm Height Linear Actuator resolution:
0.2mm / full step, 1/32" Microstepping Extruder:
OpenBeam designed Dual Use extruder body. Includes parts for both standard NEMA17 stepper mount and geared pancake motor. Extruder can be configured for both direct drive and bowden drive. Hot End:
Testing so far had been done with genuine J-Heads from Brian Refsnyder; if stretch goal is reached, we will be testing our own full stainless steel hot end design.
Swing arms:
Carbon Fiber swing arms with OpenBeam designed full ball bearing ball joints. Linear Bearings:
12mm Recirculating ball linear slides. Electronics:
Software Software Package: Slic3r, repitier-host, Pronterface Firmware: Marlin File Type:. STL. OBJ, AMF OS Compatibility: Microsoft Windows (XP/7/8) Linux, Mac OS X Software languages: Basque, Spanish, English
Electronics Power supply: 100-220v-2amp, 50-60Hz Connectivity: USB, SD Card
Priced between €1,500 ($1,945) and €1,800 ($2,334) depending on which accessories are included.
I was just searching for full metal hot ends, I found two models I didn't know about before. First is E3D v4, priced at £39.00.
Someone should do comparison review of available hot ends and how they affect print quality.
Custom stainless insulated actively cooled Hot-End - Contains no PEEK or PTFE, all metal design will withstand temperatures well in excess of that ever required for thermoplastic extrusion. Extremely mechanically strong.
This update to our previous design uses fewer parts, offers much better cooling, is more easily assembled and is directly compatible with standard 16mm extruder bodies. All CNC-machined parts assure quality and accuracy.
This hot-end has been tested to beyond 400 degrees centigrade, all heated parts are either steel, aluminium or brass. By using stainless steel insulation and active cooling we have reduced the distance in which the plastic transitions from ambient temperatures to extrusion temperatures to 2mm. An extremely short transition from cold filament to molten plastic provides highly precise extrusion with little extrusion force.
The fully assembled hot end emulates J-Head style mounting, and should fit most extruder bodies accordingly.
A fully built, ready to rock, E3D-v4 HotEnd. We have done all the hard work for you; we will even fix the thermistor in place using fire cement. Just plug in and play. Update:
If you want to cool this extruder with liquid, here is the modification:
The stainless barrel and brass nozzle have been comined into a one piece stainless steel nozzle to speed up assembly time.
The hot end resistor has now been replaced by a heater cartridge. This eliminates the need for fettling the holes in the heated block, and makes for a much more reliable heating element
We are now having our own custom heatsinks manufactured, with holes drilled by the manufacturer before annodising resulting in a neater heatsink.
All fans now come with colour coded wires for easier assembly.
Double coil spring washers are now included in every hot end kit for height adjustment should you wish to upgrade to a Tricolour machine.
UP Plus 2 is an upgraded desktop 3D printer based on its flagship product UP! Plus, and it is designed to provide easier printing experience for general public. People who are using 3D printer on the market always need to tinker with their printer, and find it too complicated to fine tuning the machine before have it working properly to print a good part. With the newly introduced automatic platform calibration system, Delta Micro Factory (PP3DP) continues to lead the 3D printing trend and delivers a friendlier 3D printer, UP Plus 2, for everybody that requires very little knowledge of 3D printing.
With the announcement with UP Plus 2, Delta Micro Factory (PP3DP) also released its latest UP software version 1.19. The upgraded software includes features like:
Thin surface printing. Pause printing at a certain height. Shell printing on Mac Various bug fixes and other usability improvements.
Yet another FFF 3D printer is on the market. It is the Panther from Singapore, big brother of the Portabee.
Specifications:
Price: 960 $
High quality Linear Guideways with special grade stainless steel on all axes provide high positional accuracy, extremely smooth motion, long life and fantastic reliability.
Aluminium Chassis
Composed from rigid aluminium components & stainless steel hardware – rigid, strong, more resistant to climatic factors such as humidity and temperature changes as well as corrosion and warpage.
PLA & ABS Extrusion
Direct thermoplastic extruder compatible with 1.75mm diameter PLA and ABS plastic. Extrusion system features a spring-loaded ball bearing tensioner system for reliable thermoplastic flow control.
Heated print-bed
Heated print-bed with software temperature setting for greater flexibility – can be simply turned off if not required (eg. for non-heated platform printing with kapton tape).
Precision Components
Precision trapezoidal four start lead screw employed on Z axis
2GT belt drive system on X and Y axes
0.4mm printing nozzle
Build Volume202mm (X) x 162mm (Y) x 157mm (Z) / 5.1 Litres
DIY 3d printed small wind generators could be breakthrough in small wind power sector, since it simplifies and decentralizes production and enables usage of biodegradable and on-the-spot recyclable materials such as PLA plastics.
Project description:
Small low power 3 phase A.C. / D.C. generator designed for low energy applications using wind or water power. The generator is stackable allowing you to build up a working system of multiple modules to provide the voltage or current required. Connecting a module in parrallel boosts the current and connecting in series boosts the voltage.
Wind generator blades and generator cells are 3d printed.
3DTOPO gives extensive video tutorial on entire metal casting process with lost PLA method including how to use 3d printer to create molds. Wax was used for this purpose traditionally, but 3d printed objects are easy to make and PLA is easy to melt on high temperatures. Stay safe kids!
You can find more details and photo build log on the project homepage: http://3dtopo.com/lostPLA/. At that page you can find the entire process explained trough step-by-step guide of casting aluminum parts to mount focusing lens for DIY 150W CO2 cutting laser. You can go from CAD models to a full aluminum parts in one day.
3d object with casting channels where molten aluminum will be pored in
Final aluminum piece mounted on laser cutter
Here is tutorial on same method, used on smaller scale for jewelry production for bronze pendant:
Here is a great project by thingiverse user thingster.
He upgraded his Ultimaker with heat chamber he designed and built. He claims great results and large ABS prints with minimal warping.
The Othermill is a portable, computer controlled, 3-axis mill that is specifically designed for use at home or in a small workspace. Our objective is to build a mill that is compact, clean, and quiet enough for use at home, yet is precise enough for high level electrical and mechanical prototyping work. The Othermill will be at home on your desk, in your workshop, or on your kitchen table.
What Can You Make With the Othermill?
With our mill, you can produce custom circuit boards quickly and cheaply. You can make all your projects light up, beep, and move. Wearable circuits, custom guitar effects pedals, and quadcopter electronics are all within reach - without waiting for boards to come back from the manufacturer. Even though the Othermill is optimized for cutting circuit boards, it can also cut metal, wood, wax, and plastic. It is great for engraving and milling 3D shapes for jewelry or mold making
Milled PCB and watch electronics in 3d printed case
thingiverse.com/thing:44150 SUPPORT ROBOHAND Indiegogo.com/projects/robohand When Richard Van As, a woodworker in South Africa, decided to make a set of mechanical fingers, it wasn't just for fun. He'd lost four of the fingers on his right hand in an unfortunate work accident. For a carpenter, a disabled hand is a big professional risk, so Richard decided on the day of the incident that he would use the tools available to him to remedy his situation. Watch the inspiring video above to hear how Richard's project, Robohand, is changing lives with patience, spirit, and a MakerBot Replicator 2.
Yet another 3d printer is out on Kickstarter: PrismX
Tech specs:
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) using 1.75 mm filament - PLA and ABS. Stock models are designed for 1.75mm filament but can be easily modified for 3mm filament use.
100-micron layer resolution capability; 150-200 microns optimal with 0.5mm nozzle.
J-head 0.5mm nozzle is stock. Compatible with 0.35mm and 0.25mm j-head nozzle sizes.
Build envelope: 8.5" x 8.25" x 8" (215mm x 210mm x 200mm) = approx. 550 cubic inches. For MendelMax Upgrade kits add 20mm to X & Y, 10mm to Z.
00str00der belt-driven extruder for fast and accurate extrusion.
Heated build platform (MK2 heated). For KS we're fulfilling Black PCBs with yellow SMD LEDs (not pictured).
Universal Y-Axis plate made from 6061-T6 aluminum; made in Boulder, Colorado.
Exceptionally rigid aluminum extrusion construction. Smooth rails are outside of frame for added strength and travel.
Deluxe belt-driven z-axis with precision leadscrews, matching brass nuts, thrust bearings, GT2 belts, GT2 pulleys, and acetal bushings.
Efficient 4-motor design. The belt-driven z-axis performs better than direct-drive systems.
Precision leadscrews are center-tapped for M4 screw especially for the PrismX; matching brass nuts; all made in Japan along with GT2 belts.
Utilizes open source software tool chain: Pronterface, Slic3r, Marlin, and more.
Molded-plastic parts are solid, strong, consistently precise, provide exceptional frame alignment.
RAMPS 1.4 with Marlin Firmware customized for PrismX.
ATX PSU with short-circuit protection, over-current protection, 30A of power on 12v, plenty of 5v power for add-ons.
Power Switch for immediate manual override of heaters and motors.
RAMPS 1.4 fulfilled by Terawatt Industries; green or black PCBs.
Freeaduino MEGA2560 rev.3 with USB mini-B connector and blue LEDs.
TFT Touch-Screen (not pictured, optional add-on) is the one at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:38749.
Noctua cooling fans. 80mm for RAMPS/Freaduino; 20mm for the hotend. 6 year manufacturer's warranty, extremely quiet.
LM8UU bearings mounted with steel retainer rings for precise and affordable alignment.
GT2 linear drive systems throughout.
Proven design with a robust open-source history. We've made iterative improvements in bite-sized chunks and have proven them along the way - since 2012. Read more about 'Prism AliceBlue' below.
Made in USA
TW plans to offer other J-head nozzle sizes with the 00str00der as soon as possible.
Video showing Cerberus 3d printer using Viki LCD and printing form SD card.
How-to from video description:
Explanation for how to enable the sd card reader on a Viki when used in conjunction with Azteeg X3.
The X3 schematic is available at files.panucatt.com/datasheets/x3v1_1wiring_diagram.pdf The Viki schematic is available at files.panucatt.com/datasheets/viki_functions.pdf
For Repetier 0.8.2 firmware the following changes are required.
Disable the onboard X3 SD card by removing J12 jumper on back of X3
Connect viki CS to X3 EXP1 D53 Connect viki CD to X3 EXP1 D49 Connect viki 'miso' to pin1 of X3 ICSP Header (DO) Connect Viki 'Sck' to pin3 of X3 ICSP Header (CLK) Connect Viki 'mosi' to pin4 of X3 ICSP Header (DI) Be careful to get it right because the ICSP header has 5v on pin 2 and gnd on pin 6.
Button (BTN) is still not defined in firmware so leave it disconnected
Repetier Firmware 0.82.2 changes:
This is for AZTEEG X3 controller! Other controllers may have different pin definitions!
In configuration.h file set #define SDSUPPORT true //#define SDCARDDETECT -1 (comment this line out)
#define FEATURE_CONTROLLER 5
In pins.h file set: (in the motherboard == 34 section) #define RAMPS_V_1_3 #define SDPOWER -1 #define SDSS 53 #define SDCARDDETECT 49
Made as a end thesis project. Not much info is available, but it looks like it has a closed chamber of some kind, maybe heat chamber? Lot of printing with support struts ...
It has some metal parts: firing pin is a simple metal nail and there is a metal insert to comply with the law that prohibits undetectable firearms. Some of the earlier test were misfires and gun exploded in one. We will see how this develops ...
UPDATE: they have been ordered by the government to remove it from the internet, and they complied. Like one can just magically remove anything from the net ...
At 200 USD this is probably the cheapest 3d printer on the market. 200 $ A& LT model comes without heat print bed, for that you need to pay extra 100 $ for A6 HT model. I don't know what is their delivery time or build quality but it looks interesting.
Company is Hong Kong based and they look very dedicated and professional.
Their founder Jonathan Buford keeps detailed video blog about their advancements and project updates.
The MakiBox A6 LT has been designed to be the best of both worlds, affordable and dependable. It comes with a frosted acrylic printing bed that is suitable for PLA and similar lower temperature plastics. All MakiBox kits come partially assembled. They have been designed to be more simple with less parts and very little configuration.
Even though it is inexpensive, it contains some impressive technology. The MakiBox hot end (the part that makes the plastic hot) is the most compact and efficient in the market today. This makes it possible to make this printer small but with a large output. Even though the MakiBox A6 is one quarter the size or less than most 3D printers on the market, it prints out parts as large as 110mm x 150mm x 90mm (X,Y,Z).
This MakiBox A6 LT uses PLA 1.75mm filament, which can be found in most markets or purchased from MakiBox.com.
Specs: Outside Dimensions: 290mm wide x 235mm deep x 235mm tall Printing Output: 150mm wide x 110mm deep x 90mm tall Positional Resolution: 0.04mm (full step resolution) in XYZ, output resolution depends on output speed and nozzle size. Movement System: Drive Screws (8mm movement per rotation) and Stepper Motors Nozzle: 0.4mm Default, 0.3mm and 0.5mm available Drive Electronics: Printrboard Rev B with MakiBox Firmware
Kit contains: 1 MakiBox A6 Frame 4 Stepper Motors with Drive Shafts 1 Controller Board 1 60W or higher power supply (100V-220V AC) 1 Hot End with 0.4mm diameter output 1 Acrylic Print Bed 1 Clear Acrylic Casing 0.5kg of PLA 1.75mm Filament, Assorted Color
Notes: Specifications and photos for reference, and may change. Current lead time is 6-10 weeks plus shipping time.
Mario Lukas is behind this recycling and DIY masterpiece. He made fully functioning 3d printer out of various electronic scrap parts including old inkjet printer and flatbed scanner.
Here is the English translation of his web page in German via Google Translate.
Here is the video of it:
Update (21.5.2014.):
Here is another guide how to make Delta type 3d printer from old paper printer parts:
I always disliked concept of Cube printer and its proprietary cartridges. This guy hacked the Cube to enable you to use standard filament. Kudos!
In-depth tutorial:
Experimental magnetic ball joint design using GeoMags with 10 mm steel ball bearings. The printer is also sporting three new 15 mm OD filament drive reels running 65 lb test Spectra filament with 4 windings.
Zero lash ball joints fully capable of 50 micron LH prints.
The hot end can be popped off the magnets (disconnected) and re-installed in less than 15 seconds. Nice for working on or color changes.
Filament reel mounted on top the top deck out of the way (Horizontally)
A simple minimal part count filament feeder that is mounted with magnets and can be removed in less then 10 seconds.
All aluminum frame designed with maximum cooling of the stepper motors and electronics.
A long cable attached LCD SD card control panel also mounted with magnets removable or mounted in 2 seconds.
A fully adjustable preload, highly efficient, inexpensive, structural linear rail system.
A rapid heat 110 volt platen.
Easy micro adjustable top limit switches.
Integrated LED strip lighting for great illumination.
Here is his DIY thermal containment add-on. I haven't seen this kind of improvised heat chamber for prevention of warping anywhere else. He also shows printed results. Great stuff!
Update: The Dimple Die Zero-Lash Magnetic Joint End Effector
Assembly video by Conrad NL, it took them 12 hours to do it
This youtube user had some problems and defective parts delivered. Belt drives and bolt adapters were bent and misaligned which caused motor and belt axes to wobble. Some comments under his videos say it is not difficult to correct, I'm not convinced. Maybe transport related defect or manufacturing error.
Update 3:
Here are information and files for upgrading and improving your Velleman K8200 by skyreacher79
