Hi everyone,
I’d mentioned a few weeks ago I was working on a 3D printer. It is now calibrated and working really nicely. I have to say, it’s a neat concept to just hit a button and watch things materialize without further intervention. Now the question is what to print. There are two main limitations:
- Parts must fit on a build area measuring 6.75” x 6.75” and 4” tall, or they have to be assembled from parts that fit into that space.
- Overhangs have to be gradual. To illustrate, consider printing a model of a house. You would have to print the roof as a separate part and then attach it to the walls, otherwise when the nozzle reached the height of the eaves it could not print them because they would be unsupported.
I know there are some terrific CAD artists in the house, and I’d like to invite you to undertake the design of printable sub components on an “open source” basis. I’d be quite happy to print those parts for just the cost of the plastic, if we can come up with some common sub components. We could make parts as simple as handles for Kittredge style hatch dogs, or maybe attempt an UW light or a scrubber. Maybe we can even start a repository for the files.
Any takers?
Thanks,
Alec
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