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== (09/04/14)==<br />
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Today the class was divided by groups and my group was composed with 4 more Brazilians students.<br />
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We configured the file to print. It was an space invader character like this one below: <br />
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[[File:Space_invader.jpg|500x500px]] <br />
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== (09/09/14)==<br />
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The printer assigned to our team (5) was Big Read, but it had a broken pulley.<br />
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== (09/11/14)==<br />
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We've tried to print the pulley for Big Read using the Gold print, but it wasn't possible because the heater of this machine wasn't raising the temperature. <br />
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Consequently, we had to skip this work for the next class.<br />
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[[File:StatusBoard.jpg|500x500px]]<br />
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[[File:PSU_unit_Gold2.jpg|500x500px]]<br />
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== (09/16/14)==<br />
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We watched a video describing different forms of metal deposition. <br />
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We tried once more to use the Gold Printer, but it was having a problem on z axis right engine.<br />
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Our team member Luiz Southier was working on it.<br />
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[[File:IMG 0026.JPG|500x500px]] <br />
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== (09/18/14)==<br />
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Design for Additive Manufacturing presentation.<br />
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We learned about the 10 principles of 3D printing:<br />
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"Principle one: Manufacturing complexity is free.<br />
Principle two: Variety is free.<br />
Principle three: No assembly required<br />
Principle four: Zero lead time.<br />
Principle five: Unlimited design space.<br />
Principle six: Zero skill manufacturing<br />
Principle seven: Compact, portable manufacturing.<br />
Principle eight: Less waste by-product.<br />
Principle nine: Infinite shades of materials. <br />
Principle ten: Precise physical replication. "<br />
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== (09/23/14)==<br />
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We watched a presentation about 3-D printing of cars. It was really interesting to know how this field of 3D printing is really large.<br />
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Also, we printed for the first time our little friend: "the space invader", we needed to make some adjusts because it was making bubbles and messing everything around without create the shape of the space invader. We ended getting this object, but it wasn't looking that good. <br />
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When we tried to print the coin constraint piece, the external sizes and internal sizes of this piece was really bad and it didn't work good.<br />
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== (09/25/14)==<br />
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Today we learned the concept of voxel:<br />
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"A voxel is a unit of graphic information that defines a point in three-dimensional space. Since a pixel (picture element) defines a point in two dimensional space with its x and y coordinates , a third z coordinate is needed. In 3-D space, each of the coordinates is defined in terms of its position, color, and density. Think of a cube where any point on an outer side is expressed with an x , y coordinate and the third, z coordinate defines a location into the cube from that side, its density, and its color. With this information and 3-D rendering software, a two-dimensional view from various angles of an image can be obtained and viewed at your computer."<br />
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[[File:voxel.jpg]]<br />
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After that, our team member Luiz Santos gave us an explanation about 3D printing of human organs. It was fabulous!<br />
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== (10/21/14)==<br />
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Today we did maintenance on the printing bed belt. It wasn't fixed enough and it was moving what was resulting in a bad quality of the printing. <br />
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Unfortunately, we couldn't print after the repairs because the computer was being used by another team. <br />
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[[File:21102014.jpg|500x500px]]<br />
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We realized that the axis could be a little different to be more easy make maintenance. (It should penetrate the structure and overlap it to move easily the part that grab the scrollbar)<br />
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== (12/09/14)==<br />
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Today we finished printing the objects to help the catia design developed from students that were learning how use this software. <br />
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We printed three pieces together to see how it could work. It wasn't good as I was expected but at least we saved time.<br />
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== (12/11/14)==<br />
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Today morning I went with professor Mike and other students to the showcase of engineering design at BJC to show people how a reprap 3D printer works. The people there were just fascinated with this technology, and I could see some kids around who looked like really interested about this machine. It is great to see it, it is really rewarding.<br />
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During class, we could be able to enjoy a great pizza together and say goodbye to this travel around the 3D printing world.<br />
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Thank you for everyone who made part of this opportunity, I hope see you guys soon! <br />
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And how it is December, Marry Christmas!</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Guinea.jpg&diff=138143File:Guinea.jpg2014-12-13T07:32:37Z<p>Gza116: </p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #7''==<br />
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3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
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Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #9''==<br />
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/29949/objectform-presents-fila-cycle/<br />
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What was already a good eco-friend is becoming even better! <br />
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A company in UK developed a recycled filament for 3D printers from 100% recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS). <br />
Costing only £2.99 for 10m of either ABD or HIPS is really competitive in price when compared with non-recycled filaments(most of the regular filaments sold by amazon have a starting price of $20).<br />
The recommended setting for those filaments are:<br />
– Nozzle temp 210 – 230°C<br />
– Heated bed platform temp 90 – 110°C<br />
– Printing speed 2000mm/min or less<br />
– Resolution 300 microns<br />
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They can be found on the website: http://fila-cycle.co.uk/mini/index.html<br />
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The company says on its website that soon they will be offering filaments made of High-density polyethylene HDPE.<br />
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[[File:recycledfilament.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #10''==<br />
"Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"<br />
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Link: http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/27/food-is-the-next-frontier-of-3d-printing-janne-kytannen/<br />
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I just can't believe what this article just said. After all different possibilities that 3D printing offers, there is this concept of creating food using them.<br />
I really wish I could make my favorites food using a machine without need any extra skill. I could be a chief! <br />
I am really fascinated about what I just read.<br />
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==''Blog #11''==<br />
Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food<br />
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Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nursing-homes-in-germany-serve-3d-printed-food/<br />
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The Blog #10 already impressed me about the whole idea of the possibility of printing food. Now this company in Germany is not only printing it, but they are actually selling to nursing home to help elderly patients. <br />
The idea is that those kind of patients can't eat things that are hard to chew and swallow, so the printed food allows it to be soft and at the same time tasty, they said. <br />
Six foods are being printed: Cauliflower, peas, chicken, pork, potatoes and pasta. It is kind of awkward to me imagine eating a food that was printed.<br />
Any volunteer to try it? <br />
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[[File:PrintedFood.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #12''==<br />
NASA Funding 3D Food Printer Research (The Replicator!?)<br />
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Link: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Nasa-3d-printing-food-pizza-mars,news-17053.html<br />
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Continuing the serie about 3D printers printing food, now it is time to NASA take place on the stage. Their researchers are trying to create a system that can build foods from ingredients that can stay longer conserved. <br />
And guess what is the first food that they are trying to make? PIZZA! <br />
The usual manual layer by layer of mass and cheese will be soon replied for a machine that will build it printing smaller pieces of those ingredients.<br />
And they said that a printer for chocolate is already a reality. It will be better for Nestle and Hershey watch this new concurrent! haha<br />
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==''Blog #13''==<br />
3D Printing: Employment Boom or Employment Swoon?<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/3980/3d-printing-jobs-economy/<br />
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Always when it comes about machines there is this concern about if jobs are going to be lost once those technologies get on the field. <br />
The article above says that this situation actually might happen, but on the other side, many other jobs are going to be created.<br />
So basically a new environment will be created according to the progress of this technology. In fact, it was what happened when the internet and computers were made.<br />
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==''Blog #14''==<br />
NASA Is Building the World's First 3D-Printed Satellite Camera<br />
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Link: http://mashable.com/2014/08/12/3d-printed-cubesat-camera/<br />
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Once more about NASA and their studies related to 3D printing, now we have a camera made to travel on the space made by them. <br />
This camera will compose a miniature satellite and its needs to pass by thermal-vacuum and vibration test before be qualified. <br />
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Plus, the researchers from NASA are trying to create the first mirror made by aluminum, that is a natural porous metal. <br />
They are planing to heat it and chamber at really high pressure (around 15000 pounds per square inch of pressure) to prove a theory that it would lower the aluminium's surface to create a polished mirror. This kind of material could be really useful to really cold temperature.<br />
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==''Blog #15''==<br />
Tesseract Design’s 3D Printed Mini-Headphones For Pets: When Guinea Pigs Need to Rock!<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/29563/tesseract-mini-headphones/<br />
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To make a commercial, the Tesseract Design made headphones fit on pets. To get attention of their consumers they put a headphone on a dog and another in a guinea pig! With simple modification the device could fit just perfect for those pets. <br />
Would you like to see how they look like? <br />
Check down the pictures! <br />
[[File:dogggggg.jpg|center]]<br />
[[File:guinea.jpg|center]]</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138140User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-13T07:29:32Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #15 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
<br />
Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
<br />
Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #7''==<br />
<br />
3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #9''==<br />
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/29949/objectform-presents-fila-cycle/<br />
<br />
What was already a good eco-friend is becoming even better! <br />
<br />
A company in UK developed a recycled filament for 3D printers from 100% recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS). <br />
Costing only £2.99 for 10m of either ABD or HIPS is really competitive in price when compared with non-recycled filaments(most of the regular filaments sold by amazon have a starting price of $20).<br />
The recommended setting for those filaments are:<br />
– Nozzle temp 210 – 230°C<br />
– Heated bed platform temp 90 – 110°C<br />
– Printing speed 2000mm/min or less<br />
– Resolution 300 microns<br />
<br />
They can be found on the website: http://fila-cycle.co.uk/mini/index.html<br />
<br />
The company says on its website that soon they will be offering filaments made of High-density polyethylene HDPE.<br />
<br />
[[File:recycledfilament.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #10''==<br />
"Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/27/food-is-the-next-frontier-of-3d-printing-janne-kytannen/<br />
<br />
I just can't believe what this article just said. After all different possibilities that 3D printing offers, there is this concept of creating food using them.<br />
I really wish I could make my favorites food using a machine without need any extra skill. I could be a chief! <br />
I am really fascinated about what I just read.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #11''==<br />
Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nursing-homes-in-germany-serve-3d-printed-food/<br />
<br />
<br />
The Blog #10 already impressed me about the whole idea of the possibility of printing food. Now this company in Germany is not only printing it, but they are actually selling to nursing home to help elderly patients. <br />
The idea is that those kind of patients can't eat things that are hard to chew and swallow, so the printed food allows it to be soft and at the same time tasty, they said. <br />
Six foods are being printed: Cauliflower, peas, chicken, pork, potatoes and pasta. It is kind of awkward to me imagine eating a food that was printed.<br />
Any volunteer to try it? <br />
<br />
[[File:PrintedFood.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #12''==<br />
NASA Funding 3D Food Printer Research (The Replicator!?)<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Nasa-3d-printing-food-pizza-mars,news-17053.html<br />
<br />
Continuing the serie about 3D printers printing food, now it is time to NASA take place on the stage. Their researchers are trying to create a system that can build foods from ingredients that can stay longer conserved. <br />
And guess what is the first food that they are trying to make? PIZZA! <br />
The usual manual layer by layer of mass and cheese will be soon replied for a machine that will build it printing smaller pieces of those ingredients.<br />
And they said that a printer for chocolate is already a reality. It will be better for Nestle and Hershey watch this new concurrent! haha<br />
<br />
==''Blog #13''==<br />
3D Printing: Employment Boom or Employment Swoon?<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/3980/3d-printing-jobs-economy/<br />
<br />
Always when it comes about machines there is this concern about if jobs are going to be lost once those technologies get on the field. <br />
The article above says that this situation actually might happen, but on the other side, many other jobs are going to be created.<br />
So basically a new environment will be created according to the progress of this technology. In fact, it was what happened when the internet and computers were made.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #14''==<br />
NASA Is Building the World's First 3D-Printed Satellite Camera<br />
<br />
Link: http://mashable.com/2014/08/12/3d-printed-cubesat-camera/<br />
<br />
Once more about NASA and their studies related to 3D printing, now we have a camera made to travel on the space made by them. <br />
This camera will compose a miniature satellite and its needs to pass by thermal-vacuum and vibration test before be qualified. <br />
<br />
Plus, the researchers from NASA are trying to create the first mirror made by aluminum, that is a natural porous metal. <br />
They are planing to heat it and chamber at really high pressure (around 15000 pounds per square inch of pressure) to prove a theory that it would lower the aluminium's surface to create a polished mirror. This kind of material could be really useful to really cold temperature.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #15''==<br />
Tesseract Design’s 3D Printed Mini-Headphones For Pets: When Guinea Pigs Need to Rock!<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/29563/tesseract-mini-headphones/<br />
<br />
To make a commercial, the Tesseract Design made headphones fit on pets. To get attention of their consumers they put a headphone on a dog and another in a guinea pig! With simple modification the device could fit just perfect for those pets. <br />
Would you like to see how they look like? <br />
Check down the pictures! <br />
[[File:dog.jpg|center]]<br />
[[File:guinea.jpg|center]]</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138139User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-13T06:04:10Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #14 */</p>
<hr />
<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
<br />
Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
<br />
Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #7''==<br />
<br />
3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #9''==<br />
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/29949/objectform-presents-fila-cycle/<br />
<br />
What was already a good eco-friend is becoming even better! <br />
<br />
A company in UK developed a recycled filament for 3D printers from 100% recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS). <br />
Costing only £2.99 for 10m of either ABD or HIPS is really competitive in price when compared with non-recycled filaments(most of the regular filaments sold by amazon have a starting price of $20).<br />
The recommended setting for those filaments are:<br />
– Nozzle temp 210 – 230°C<br />
– Heated bed platform temp 90 – 110°C<br />
– Printing speed 2000mm/min or less<br />
– Resolution 300 microns<br />
<br />
They can be found on the website: http://fila-cycle.co.uk/mini/index.html<br />
<br />
The company says on its website that soon they will be offering filaments made of High-density polyethylene HDPE.<br />
<br />
[[File:recycledfilament.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #10''==<br />
"Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/27/food-is-the-next-frontier-of-3d-printing-janne-kytannen/<br />
<br />
I just can't believe what this article just said. After all different possibilities that 3D printing offers, there is this concept of creating food using them.<br />
I really wish I could make my favorites food using a machine without need any extra skill. I could be a chief! <br />
I am really fascinated about what I just read.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #11''==<br />
Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nursing-homes-in-germany-serve-3d-printed-food/<br />
<br />
<br />
The Blog #10 already impressed me about the whole idea of the possibility of printing food. Now this company in Germany is not only printing it, but they are actually selling to nursing home to help elderly patients. <br />
The idea is that those kind of patients can't eat things that are hard to chew and swallow, so the printed food allows it to be soft and at the same time tasty, they said. <br />
Six foods are being printed: Cauliflower, peas, chicken, pork, potatoes and pasta. It is kind of awkward to me imagine eating a food that was printed.<br />
Any volunteer to try it? <br />
<br />
[[File:PrintedFood.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #12''==<br />
NASA Funding 3D Food Printer Research (The Replicator!?)<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Nasa-3d-printing-food-pizza-mars,news-17053.html<br />
<br />
Continuing the serie about 3D printers printing food, now it is time to NASA take place on the stage. Their researchers are trying to create a system that can build foods from ingredients that can stay longer conserved. <br />
And guess what is the first food that they are trying to make? PIZZA! <br />
The usual manual layer by layer of mass and cheese will be soon replied for a machine that will build it printing smaller pieces of those ingredients.<br />
And they said that a printer for chocolate is already a reality. It will be better for Nestle and Hershey watch this new concurrent! haha<br />
<br />
==''Blog #13''==<br />
3D Printing: Employment Boom or Employment Swoon?<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/3980/3d-printing-jobs-economy/<br />
<br />
Always when it comes about machines there is this concern about if jobs are going to be lost once those technologies get on the field. <br />
The article above says that this situation actually might happen, but on the other side, many other jobs are going to be created.<br />
So basically a new environment will be created according to the progress of this technology. In fact, it was what happened when the internet and computers were made.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #14''==<br />
NASA Is Building the World's First 3D-Printed Satellite Camera<br />
<br />
Link: http://mashable.com/2014/08/12/3d-printed-cubesat-camera/<br />
<br />
Once more about NASA and their studies related to 3D printing, now we have a camera made to travel on the space made by them. <br />
This camera will compose a miniature satellite and its needs to pass by thermal-vacuum and vibration test before be qualified. <br />
<br />
Plus, the researchers from NASA are trying to create the first mirror made by aluminum, that is a natural porous metal. <br />
They are planing to heat it and chamber at really high pressure (around 15000 pounds per square inch of pressure) to prove a theory that it would lower the aluminium's surface to create a polished mirror. This kind of material could be really useful to really cold temperature.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #15''==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138138User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-13T05:33:51Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #13 */</p>
<hr />
<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
<br />
Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
<br />
Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #7''==<br />
<br />
3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #9''==<br />
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/29949/objectform-presents-fila-cycle/<br />
<br />
What was already a good eco-friend is becoming even better! <br />
<br />
A company in UK developed a recycled filament for 3D printers from 100% recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS). <br />
Costing only £2.99 for 10m of either ABD or HIPS is really competitive in price when compared with non-recycled filaments(most of the regular filaments sold by amazon have a starting price of $20).<br />
The recommended setting for those filaments are:<br />
– Nozzle temp 210 – 230°C<br />
– Heated bed platform temp 90 – 110°C<br />
– Printing speed 2000mm/min or less<br />
– Resolution 300 microns<br />
<br />
They can be found on the website: http://fila-cycle.co.uk/mini/index.html<br />
<br />
The company says on its website that soon they will be offering filaments made of High-density polyethylene HDPE.<br />
<br />
[[File:recycledfilament.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #10''==<br />
"Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/27/food-is-the-next-frontier-of-3d-printing-janne-kytannen/<br />
<br />
I just can't believe what this article just said. After all different possibilities that 3D printing offers, there is this concept of creating food using them.<br />
I really wish I could make my favorites food using a machine without need any extra skill. I could be a chief! <br />
I am really fascinated about what I just read.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #11''==<br />
Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nursing-homes-in-germany-serve-3d-printed-food/<br />
<br />
<br />
The Blog #10 already impressed me about the whole idea of the possibility of printing food. Now this company in Germany is not only printing it, but they are actually selling to nursing home to help elderly patients. <br />
The idea is that those kind of patients can't eat things that are hard to chew and swallow, so the printed food allows it to be soft and at the same time tasty, they said. <br />
Six foods are being printed: Cauliflower, peas, chicken, pork, potatoes and pasta. It is kind of awkward to me imagine eating a food that was printed.<br />
Any volunteer to try it? <br />
<br />
[[File:PrintedFood.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #12''==<br />
NASA Funding 3D Food Printer Research (The Replicator!?)<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Nasa-3d-printing-food-pizza-mars,news-17053.html<br />
<br />
Continuing the serie about 3D printers printing food, now it is time to NASA take place on the stage. Their researchers are trying to create a system that can build foods from ingredients that can stay longer conserved. <br />
And guess what is the first food that they are trying to make? PIZZA! <br />
The usual manual layer by layer of mass and cheese will be soon replied for a machine that will build it printing smaller pieces of those ingredients.<br />
And they said that a printer for chocolate is already a reality. It will be better for Nestle and Hershey watch this new concurrent! haha<br />
<br />
==''Blog #13''==<br />
3D Printing: Employment Boom or Employment Swoon?<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/3980/3d-printing-jobs-economy/<br />
<br />
Always when it comes about machines there is this concern about if jobs are going to be lost once those technologies get on the field. <br />
The article above says that this situation actually might happen, but on the other side, many other jobs are going to be created.<br />
So basically a new environment will be created according to the progress of this technology. In fact, it was what happened when the internet and computers were made.<br />
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==''Blog #14''==<br />
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Link:<br />
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==''Blog #15''==<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138137User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-13T05:09:47Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #12 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
<br />
Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
<br />
Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #7''==<br />
<br />
3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #9''==<br />
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/29949/objectform-presents-fila-cycle/<br />
<br />
What was already a good eco-friend is becoming even better! <br />
<br />
A company in UK developed a recycled filament for 3D printers from 100% recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS). <br />
Costing only £2.99 for 10m of either ABD or HIPS is really competitive in price when compared with non-recycled filaments(most of the regular filaments sold by amazon have a starting price of $20).<br />
The recommended setting for those filaments are:<br />
– Nozzle temp 210 – 230°C<br />
– Heated bed platform temp 90 – 110°C<br />
– Printing speed 2000mm/min or less<br />
– Resolution 300 microns<br />
<br />
They can be found on the website: http://fila-cycle.co.uk/mini/index.html<br />
<br />
The company says on its website that soon they will be offering filaments made of High-density polyethylene HDPE.<br />
<br />
[[File:recycledfilament.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #10''==<br />
"Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/27/food-is-the-next-frontier-of-3d-printing-janne-kytannen/<br />
<br />
I just can't believe what this article just said. After all different possibilities that 3D printing offers, there is this concept of creating food using them.<br />
I really wish I could make my favorites food using a machine without need any extra skill. I could be a chief! <br />
I am really fascinated about what I just read.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #11''==<br />
Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nursing-homes-in-germany-serve-3d-printed-food/<br />
<br />
<br />
The Blog #10 already impressed me about the whole idea of the possibility of printing food. Now this company in Germany is not only printing it, but they are actually selling to nursing home to help elderly patients. <br />
The idea is that those kind of patients can't eat things that are hard to chew and swallow, so the printed food allows it to be soft and at the same time tasty, they said. <br />
Six foods are being printed: Cauliflower, peas, chicken, pork, potatoes and pasta. It is kind of awkward to me imagine eating a food that was printed.<br />
Any volunteer to try it? <br />
<br />
[[File:PrintedFood.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #12''==<br />
NASA Funding 3D Food Printer Research (The Replicator!?)<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Nasa-3d-printing-food-pizza-mars,news-17053.html<br />
<br />
Continuing the serie about 3D printers printing food, now it is time to NASA take place on the stage. Their researchers are trying to create a system that can build foods from ingredients that can stay longer conserved. <br />
And guess what is the first food that they are trying to make? PIZZA! <br />
The usual manual layer by layer of mass and cheese will be soon replied for a machine that will build it printing smaller pieces of those ingredients.<br />
And they said that a printer for chocolate is already a reality. It will be better for Nestle and Hershey watch this new concurrent! haha<br />
<br />
==''Blog #13''==<br />
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Link:<br />
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==''Blog #14''==<br />
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Link:<br />
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==''Blog #15''==<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138136User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-13T04:57:34Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #11 */</p>
<hr />
<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
<br />
Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
<br />
Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #7''==<br />
<br />
3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #9''==<br />
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/29949/objectform-presents-fila-cycle/<br />
<br />
What was already a good eco-friend is becoming even better! <br />
<br />
A company in UK developed a recycled filament for 3D printers from 100% recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS). <br />
Costing only £2.99 for 10m of either ABD or HIPS is really competitive in price when compared with non-recycled filaments(most of the regular filaments sold by amazon have a starting price of $20).<br />
The recommended setting for those filaments are:<br />
– Nozzle temp 210 – 230°C<br />
– Heated bed platform temp 90 – 110°C<br />
– Printing speed 2000mm/min or less<br />
– Resolution 300 microns<br />
<br />
They can be found on the website: http://fila-cycle.co.uk/mini/index.html<br />
<br />
The company says on its website that soon they will be offering filaments made of High-density polyethylene HDPE.<br />
<br />
[[File:recycledfilament.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #10''==<br />
"Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/27/food-is-the-next-frontier-of-3d-printing-janne-kytannen/<br />
<br />
I just can't believe what this article just said. After all different possibilities that 3D printing offers, there is this concept of creating food using them.<br />
I really wish I could make my favorites food using a machine without need any extra skill. I could be a chief! <br />
I am really fascinated about what I just read.<br />
<br />
==''Blog #11''==<br />
Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/nursing-homes-in-germany-serve-3d-printed-food/<br />
<br />
<br />
The Blog #10 already impressed me about the whole idea of the possibility of printing food. Now this company in Germany is not only printing it, but they are actually selling to nursing home to help elderly patients. <br />
The idea is that those kind of patients can't eat things that are hard to chew and swallow, so the printed food allows it to be soft and at the same time tasty, they said. <br />
Six foods are being printed: Cauliflower, peas, chicken, pork, potatoes and pasta. It is kind of awkward to me imagine eating a food that was printed.<br />
Any volunteer to try it? <br />
<br />
[[File:PrintedFood.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #12''==<br />
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Link:<br />
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==''Blog #13''==<br />
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Link:<br />
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==''Blog #14''==<br />
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Link:<br />
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==''Blog #15''==<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138135User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-13T04:38:15Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #10 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
<br />
Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
<br />
Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
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Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #7''==<br />
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3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
<br />
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Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #9''==<br />
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/29949/objectform-presents-fila-cycle/<br />
<br />
What was already a good eco-friend is becoming even better! <br />
<br />
A company in UK developed a recycled filament for 3D printers from 100% recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS). <br />
Costing only £2.99 for 10m of either ABD or HIPS is really competitive in price when compared with non-recycled filaments(most of the regular filaments sold by amazon have a starting price of $20).<br />
The recommended setting for those filaments are:<br />
– Nozzle temp 210 – 230°C<br />
– Heated bed platform temp 90 – 110°C<br />
– Printing speed 2000mm/min or less<br />
– Resolution 300 microns<br />
<br />
They can be found on the website: http://fila-cycle.co.uk/mini/index.html<br />
<br />
The company says on its website that soon they will be offering filaments made of High-density polyethylene HDPE.<br />
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[[File:recycledfilament.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #10''==<br />
"Food is the next frontier of 3D printing"<br />
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Link: http://www.dezeen.com/2013/03/27/food-is-the-next-frontier-of-3d-printing-janne-kytannen/<br />
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I just can't believe what this article just said. After all different possibilities that 3D printing offers, there is this concept of creating food using them.<br />
I really wish I could make my favorites food using a machine without need any extra skill. I could be a chief! <br />
I am really fascinated about what I just read.<br />
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #7''==<br />
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3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #9''==<br />
ObjectForm Announces Fila-Cycle, 100% Recycled 3D Printing Filaments<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/29949/objectform-presents-fila-cycle/<br />
<br />
What was already a good eco-friend is becoming even better! <br />
<br />
A company in UK developed a recycled filament for 3D printers from 100% recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) and high impact polystyrene (HIPS). <br />
Costing only £2.99 for 10m of either ABD or HIPS is really competitive in price when compared with non-recycled filaments(most of the regular filaments sold by amazon have a starting price of $20).<br />
The recommended setting for those filaments are:<br />
– Nozzle temp 210 – 230°C<br />
– Heated bed platform temp 90 – 110°C<br />
– Printing speed 2000mm/min or less<br />
– Resolution 300 microns<br />
<br />
They can be found on the website: http://fila-cycle.co.uk/mini/index.html<br />
<br />
The company says on its website that soon they will be offering filaments made of High-density polyethylene HDPE.<br />
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[[File:recycledfilament.jpg]]<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138052User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-12T22:49:44Z<p>Gza116: </p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
<br />
Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #7''==<br />
<br />
3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
<br />
When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
<br />
[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg|center]]<br />
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
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The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
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The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
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[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
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The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
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Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
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[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
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2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
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[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
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3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #7''==<br />
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3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
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Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
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What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
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When the topic is about weapons, almost everyone feel a little uncomfortable to allow things that could give everyone a chance to have one at home. The concerns about how it could be used are vast, maybe it could arm a potential killer. <br />
3D printing has being allowing the creation of a vary of items at home, and we can see the possibility of creation some of those artifacts at home. <br />
The article talks about this topic and evaluate if a regular printer could be able to produce a harmful knife. They said that the idea of producing a knife that could be a potential damage made from a plastic or plastic-based material are small. <br />
Those materials when strong aren't sharpened, and vice-versa. <br />
However, they say that a printed based on metal materials could, maybe, be a potential weapon. <br />
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[[File:KnifePrinted.jpg]]<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138048User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-12T21:59:46Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #8 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
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Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
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[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #7''==<br />
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3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
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Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
<br />
What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
<br />
[[File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #8''==<br />
Could This 3D Printed Folding Knife be Cause for Concern? Looks can be Deceiving<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30164/3d-printed-knife/<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116&diff=138047User:Gza1162014-12-12T21:41:58Z<p>Gza116: /* About Me */</p>
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My name is Gabriel Andrade Costa, and I am an international student here at Penn State. I am from Brazil and there I am studying Mechanical Engineering at Universidade Federal da Bahia.<br />
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I took this 3D printing class because I think that this technology is really fascinating. There is nothing similar to this class back home, so I hope go back with a good background after this semester.<br />
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==About Me==<br />
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My name is Gabriel Andrade Costa, and I am an international student here at Penn State. I am from Brazil and there I am studying Mechanical Engineering at Universidade Federal da Bahia.<br />
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I took this 3D printing class because I think that this technology is really fascinating. There is nothing similiar to this class back home, so I hope go back with a good background after this semester.<br />
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==About Me==<br />
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My name is Gabriel Andrade Costa, and I am an international student here at Penn State. I am from Brazil and there I am studying Mechanical Engineering at Universidade Federal da Bahia.<br />
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I took this 3D printing class because I think that this technology is really fascinating. There is nothing similiar to this class back home, so I hope go back with a good background after this semester.<br />
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[[File:me222.jpg]]</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg&diff=138043File:ClothersSoldiers.jpg2014-12-12T21:33:30Z<p>Gza116: </p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #5''==<br />
Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
<br />
Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
[[File:museumartifacts.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #6''==<br />
Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
<br />
This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
[[File:spineprint.jpg|center]]<br />
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3d Printing, clothes & Sensors : for US soldiers<br />
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Link: http://www.einfolive.com/3d-printing-cloths-sensors/<br />
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What about printing some army clothes? That is exactly what the Researchers of US Army Natick Soldier Research are doing right now. <br />
They are integrating hard and soft material to create clothing, caps chem-bio, body-armor, gloves, hats, helmet covers etc.<br />
The technology will allow create custom unique pieces to any soldier. It will make possible reduce cost and create improvement in ballistic `clothing. <br />
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3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
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The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
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The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
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[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
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The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
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The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
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Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
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The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
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The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
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1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
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[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
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2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
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[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
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3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
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[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
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Turning Artifacts into Ornaments via 3D Printing Technology<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30358/3d-printed-artifact-ornaments/<br />
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Have you ever thought that could be possible having a real replica of a museum artifact hanging on your christmas tree? <br />
The reality of replicating artifacts using this technology to studies was already in use for researchers, students and other interested parts. Now the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory (IVL) has possibiliting create holidays ornaments of their pieces. <br />
On the website: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/IVL, anyone can buy those pieces already printed for prices that range from $4 till $30, or just download the design for free and print it at home.<br />
One more incredible possibility of the 3D printing technology is allowing us create things that are hard to do using the usual techiniques. <br />
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Chinese Student Receives First 3D Printed Thoracic Vertebrae Implant & the Surgery is a Success<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/30512/3d-printed-thoracic-vertebrae/<br />
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This article shows an important application of 3D printing technology: the medical field. <br />
The patient in this case is a 21 years old student who had damages in her two thoracic vertebrae requiring a surgery that reinforced and recasted them. It was a hard process to create a 3D model because our bones are developed in a unique way. <br />
The solution for this case was use a CT scan data to create a virtual model of the spine, and after that was created a perfected fitting 3D printed titaniumk implant.<br />
The technology could possibility a fast and easy (if compared with other methods) solution for this complex case, and helped to develop new knwoledege in the area. <br />
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
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The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
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The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
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[[File:AiO.jpg|center]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
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The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
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Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg|center]]<br />
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2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
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[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
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3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
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[[File:Shangai.jpg|center]]<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138019User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-12T18:29:27Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #4 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|center]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg]]<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138018User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-12T18:29:06Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #4 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
<br />
==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg]]<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138017User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-12T18:28:34Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #4 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
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The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
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The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
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[[File:AiO.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
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The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
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Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg]]<br />
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2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|800px|thumb|left|alt text]]<br />
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3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
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[[File:Shangai.jpg]]<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=138016User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-12T18:28:18Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #4 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
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[[File:AiO.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
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==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg]]<br />
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg]]<br />
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==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
<br />
The article shows 3 examples of 3D printing for urban structures: <br />
<br />
1. A global engineering firm in Australia called Arup created a complex design for a bridge support that was lighter and had an unusual design that couldn't be made by conventional methods. <br />
<br />
[[File:Bridge.jpg]]<br />
<br />
2. Amsterdam built the largest-scale 3D printer and is building a house along the famous canal over there. The project is expected to be completed in 2015. Sustainable materials are being tested together with the 3D printing in this case. <br />
<br />
[[File:AmsterdamHouse.jpg]]<br />
<br />
3. Shanghai WinSun Decoration Design Engineering printed 10 houses which costs only $4,000 in less than 24 hours. The houses are not the most beautiful when it comes about design, but the cost and the time to build definitely is a good point to help solve crisis. <br />
<br />
[[File:Shangai.jpg]]<br />
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Link:</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=137982User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-12T07:17:11Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #4 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
<br />
Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
<br />
The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
<br />
The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
<br />
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWqqkC2mWp4#t=12<br />
<br />
==''Blog #4''==<br />
Would You Live In A 3D Printed House?<br />
<br />
Link: http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2014/12/would-you-live-in-a-3d-printed-house/<br />
<br />
The 3D printing is revolutionizing the way to do things. Even the process of building a house can be changed completely with this technology. Scalability is allowing the 3D printing to create each day things greater things. The idea now is build houses and infrastructure construction. <br />
Using 3D printing to this goal reduces the cost with material and labor. <br />
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<div></div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses&diff=137980User:Gza116/ArticleBlogResponses2014-12-12T07:03:54Z<p>Gza116: /* Blog #2 */</p>
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<div>==''Blog #1''==<br />
3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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Link: <br />
http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
<br />
The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
<br />
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==''Blog #2''==<br />
The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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Link:<br />
http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
<br />
The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company.<br />
<br />
[[File:AiO.jpg]]<br />
<br />
==''Blog #3''==<br />
‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
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It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
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The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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http://www.informationweek.com/it-life/3d-printers-why-nobody-needs-one-for-christmas/a/d-id/1318044<br />
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The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
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The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company. <br />
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‘It’s NOT Nerf or Nothin’!’ – Now You Can 3D Print Your Own Nerf-Like Gun<br />
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Link: http://3dprint.com/28683/3d-printed-nerf-guns/<br />
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The popular and old fashioned NERF gun after 30 years finally found a threat. The 3D printing technology could be able to let users produce they own NERF guns at home, and the best part is that those guns are showing to be more efficient than the original ones. <br />
It is really interesting how new technologies no only make new things but also recreate old ones. <br />
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The video below shows one NERF gun developed by a user of a ROBO3D 3D who nicknamed himself on the link's page by the username 1nxtmonster<br />
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3D Printers: Why Nobody Needs One For Christmas<br />
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The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive to have it at home.<br />
Although the author doens't agree with the idea of having a 3D printer at home, he shows other applications where this technology makes all difference. For example, in a hospital when sometimes you need something at that moment what can make the whole difference, or in spacial journeys where it can create a on-demand supply chain for needed tools and parts.<br />
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The da Vinci 1.0 AiO Is The Future Of All-In-One 3D Printers<br />
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http://techcrunch.com/2014/12/11/the-da-vinci-1-0-aio-is-the-future-of-all-in-one-3d-printers/<br />
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The article talks about XYZPrinting da Vinci 1.0 AiO which is a 3D printer and also a scanner, both built in the same machine a really accessible price: $799. Some examples of printing are giving to explain how easy and good this machine works. However, the user tells us about limitations of this device. He says that shiny objects are not recommended to be printed and even matte objects lose some details when are printed. <br />
The machine is compared in price and size as a average laser printer.<br />
Unfortunately, the case is sealed and you can't just change the filament for some of your own will because it is a DRM-protected 3D printing. In other words, buying the machine you are contracting also the necessity of buy the filament from the same company. <br />
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The article talks about how the trend of 3D printing has getting people fascinated about the possibilities that this technology can makes. However, it says that it is really expensive considering the real gains having one 3D printer at home. According to the article, the average of those machines on market varies from $1000 till $2000, what is pretty expensive for the daily necessities. <br />
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My name is Gabriel Andrade Costa, and I am an international student here at Penn State. I am from Brazil and there I am studying Mechanical Engineering at Universidade Federal da Bahia.<br />
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I took this 3D printing class because I think that this technology is really fascinating. There is nothing similiar to this class back home, so I hope go back with a good background after this semester.</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Gza116&diff=137904User:Gza1162014-12-11T23:53:39Z<p>Gza116: </p>
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My name is Gabriel Andrade Costa, and I am an international student here at Penn State. I am from Brazil and there I am studying Mechanical Engineering at Universidade Federal da Bahia.<br />
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I took this 3D printing class because I think that this technology is really fascinating. There is nothing similiar to this class back home, so I hope go back with a good background after this semester.</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Lrs5190&diff=137903User:Lrs51902014-12-11T23:52:05Z<p>Gza116: </p>
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This is the page for the State College Rep Rap User Group's (SCRUG) Beta 3D printer. The printer was developed, assembled, and is currently operated by students in Penn State's Engineering Design 497J course and members of the 3D printing club. Our goal is to continuously tweak the printer until it is ready for distribution and sale to other departments in the University and local schools and businesses. <br />
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|12/09/14<br />
|The printer is still working well and today we printed 3 different projects at the same time. Below is the picture of the work done today. Unfortunately the scale was to small and the printer isn't good to work on small details. <br />
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|12/04/14<br />
|We had a trouble on Z axix but with an lil adjust to fiz the axis the printer could be ready to start printing the works from EDSGN 497K CATIA-section 901 class. Below is the fist piece printed beyond the test ones. <br />
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|12/02/14<br />
|Today we printed the first "ok" nickel calibration piece. It looks like the printer is ready to start doing its work! <br />
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|11/13/14<br />
|SUCCESS!!!! After fixing the belt and setting home coordinates for the y, x and z axes, we printed with success the space invaders piece. The filament was pretty solid and the part was pretty well done. It is great to see that this amount of hard work has paid off!<br />
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|11/11/14<br />
|Printer has been adjusted. Clamps and the proper axis are set up correctly with nuts and bolts. Belt is still not fixed.<br />
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|11/06/14<br />
|Today we are finishing setting up the bolts and the washers from the previous class. The printer will be running soon.<br />
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|11/04/14<br />
|Today we fixed the screws and the clamps of the printer. I had to tap the clamps since the hole were the bolt went was too small. Also we adjusted the printer so that the belt will not be affected by any bolt that was coming out of it. Hopefully with the clamp this part of the printer will not also move under tension. Next class is to screw everything in, setup the belt and if there is enough time test the printer.<br />
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|10/28/14<br />
|Today the belts were adjusted, so that a certain part of a bolt did not affect its trajectory. Also, clamps are being printed to secure the structure that holds the pulley and the belt passage from moving in the y direction. In order to print these clamps, we had to use another group's 3-D printer.<br />
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|10/23/14<br />
|Today was the first printing test. What happened was that the belts were too lose and had to be adjusted. Also one of the belts was underpowered and the printer didn't move correctly. We then adjusted the belts, and adjusted the power from the battery. We are going to try the nickel test and see if all goes well correctly. The z-axis needs also to be adjusted.<br />
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|10/21/14<br />
|So today I took the arms apart in order to install the new larger bolt. Everything went fine, it was a good learning experience. At first the arm was upside down and was obviously not fitting in the board. After inspections I corrected the arm. With the help of the wrenches the operation was successful. For this model I did forget to put two extra bolts and washers, but before taking the whole thing apart again to insert them I will test a printing sample next class.<br />
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|10/16/14<br />
|Today we had to take the printer apart to insert the washer and bolt forgotten the last time we took it apart. We tightened the bolts so the belt could move underneath the bed smoothly. Now the printer is ready to be used. Due to the fact that the computers were being used by other groups, the printing test had to be postponed.<br />
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|10/14/14<br />
|Today I worked on printer Beta. What was going on was that printer Beta could not Home zero in the X, Y, and Z directions when I tried printing on it because underneath the board the thread rod was displaced. The belt was therefore having problems in working since there was this issue with the rod. What I am working now is on inserting a new thread rod which does not have the risk of falling or being displaced. By that I had to find a bigger rod which was then cut using a saw. This rod was not yet inserted into the printer since it is too big and now it is necessary to unscrew a major part of the underneath of the board. In this picture it is shown the cut made on the bigger rod, and the components used to assemble it in the printer.<br />
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|09/30/14<br />
|Today we leveled Beta and observed its specific dimensions. The Beta printer was significantly not leveled before which caused difficulties during the print.<br />
|-<br />
|09/23/14<br />
|We finally configured Beta so that it could print our first piece. It was a space invader little guy. Now we are currently printing the coin constraint piece. In order to fix Beta we had to level the z-axis so that the filament could rapidly touch the plate, whereas before it was forming bubbles.<br />
|-<br />
|09/11/14<br />
|The printer we were handling had a variety of heating problems. The printer we were using, in this case Beta, did not maintain a fixed heating temperature of 190 Celsius. <br />
|-<br />
|August, 4th 2014<br />
|The new X axis is mounted and the machine is ready for the first test. Calibration is required.<br />
|-<br />
|July, 11th 2014<br />
|Even though Beta is working, the X axis was wobbling a lot, more than what could be fixed by tightening the wooden parts. It was decided to put this X axis apart and equip the printer with the regular PLA X axis equipping all of our other printers. <br />
|-<br />
|19 March 2014<br />
|Beta has been working well for a while. <br />
|-<br />
|12/05/2013<br />
|Unplug, wait for 10sec and plug back in if there is a an issue with no connectivity. Not reliable for long prints.<br />
|-<br />
|12/03/2013<br />
|Printer is in working condition. - Dimitar<br />
|-<br />
|11/16/2013<br />
|hot tip is currently out of the extruder and needs new extruder and hot tip to function properly.- crosby<br />
|-<br />
|09/03/2013<br />
|The printer needs new electronics and extruder<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" |Unknown <br />
|Both alpa and beta may experience extrusion problems that are not temperature related, please follow these guides to fix it [http://reprap.org/wiki/RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Trouble_Shooting_Guide Trouble Shooting Guide]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Gallery =<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Betaprinter.jpg | Fall 2013<br />
File:Beta2_512.jpg| Spring 2012<br />
File:Unit_Beta.JPG|As of 9/15/11<br />
File:M2_wk6.jpg|Week 6<br />
File:M2_wk4.jpg|Week 4<br />
File:M2_wk2.jpg|Week 2<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
= Staging Area for Instructions =<br />
The information below will be where our group first posts instructions for the Mendel unit before moving it to [http://reprap.org/wiki/LaserCut_Mendel_Assembly LaserCut Mendel Assembly] page. This information will most likely be incomplete and/or not in a logical order. If you are building a Laser-Cut Mendel, got to the link above for the instructions.<br />
<br />
== X Axis ==<br />
The X-axis of the Mendel holds the extruder and allows it to move laterally left and right. The X-axis jig is also part of the Z-axis as the entire X-axis moves up and down along the Z-axis.<br />
<br />
=== Assembly ===<br />
<gallery perrow=6><br />
File:Xais jig2.JPG|Step 1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_parts.JPG|Step 2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws1.JPG|Step 3.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws2.JPG|Step 3.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws4.JPG|Step 4<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws5.JPG|Step 5.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws6.JPG|Step 5.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws7.JPG|Step 6<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bars1.JPG|Step 7<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bars2.JPG|Step 8<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bearing1.JPG|Step 9<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_front.JPG|Step 10.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_right.JPG|Step 10.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_left.JPG|Step 10.3<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_back.JPG|Step 10.4<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
# Gather the laser cut parts shown in the [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xais_jig2.JPG picture] to the right. Also, have the nuts, bolts and washers bag close at hand.<br />
# First, assemble the “right hand side” (in reference to the picture in step 1). Be sure to start with the larger piece facing the way it is shown in this [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_parts.JPG picture]. <br />
# Put washers on the screws (see note) and push screws through “side pieces” and through the base piece as [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws2.JPG shown]. <br />
#:'''Note''': You may want to put 3 washers on each of the outer screws if you are using the screws shown in the image(the picture only shows 1 on each). This is because the screws being used have an un-threaded portion that will not allow the pieces to tighten unless extra washers are used. It might be easier, however, to add the extra washers in step 6.<br />
# Flip the piece over so that the threaded part of the screws point up. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws4.JPG here].<br />
# Place large nut in receptacle and then put the wood cap over top. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws5.JPG here].<br />
# Put washers and nuts on the screws. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws8.JPG here]<br />
#:'''Note''': As noted in step 3, you may need to add extra washers here in order for the nut to tighten properly.<br />
#:'''Note''': Two of the washers may not fit all the way down onto the screw (See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws7.JPG here]). To rectify this, grind or cut one edge of the washer so that it will sit flush with the wooden base<br />
# Now assemble 5 bearing bars as shown [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bars1.JPG here]. Only put one bearing on each of the bars for now. Also be sure that there is a washer on either side of the bearing so that it can move freely. This will be important for the rest of the build; if you have a bearing, it should always be sandwiched between 2 washers, unless noted otherwise.<br />
# Take 2 of the bearing bars you just made and put them through the slot shown in [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bars2.JPG this] picture. Then assemble the bearing on the other side of the bar.<br />
# Now assemble the 2 belt bearings and attach them as shown [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bearing1.JPG here].<br />
# You should now have this: [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_front.JPG front], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_right.JPG right], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_left.JPG left], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_back.JPG back].<br />
<br />
===Construction of the new X axis===<br />
<br />
Below will be updated the progresses in the assembly of the new X axis.<br />
<br />
[[File:Beta_07_11_2014.jpg |250px]] July, 11th 2014<br />
<br />
[[File:Beta_08_04_2014.jpg |250px]] [[File:Beta_08_04_2014_side.jpg |250px]] August, 4th 2014<br />
<br />
== Electronics ==<br />
<br />
Rather than use the TechZone electronics layout and use the two boards they gave us, we decided to re-drill one board, allowing us to have all of our electronics in one single location; the advantage? Less cables to run, a cleaner and more organized machine, and easy access to all of the boards for adjusting pots, accessing reset buttons, etc. Pictures and more detailed layouts along with models of the modified electronics mounting board to come soon. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Settings as of 1/17/2012: http://reprap.org/wiki/File:PSURUGRepsnapper_beta_settings.png<br />
<br />
[[User:Jarred|Jarred]] ([[User talk:Jarred|talk]]) 18:27, 19 March 2014 (PDT)<br />
<br />
{{PSURUG}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:RUG, Pennsylvania, State College]]</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Nickel.jpg&diff=137692File:Nickel.jpg2014-12-10T00:58:58Z<p>Gza116: </p>
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<div></div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Printers/PSU_Unit_B&diff=137691RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/Printers/PSU Unit B2014-12-10T00:58:44Z<p>Gza116: /* Log */</p>
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<div>[[File:Betaprinter.jpg|right|x142px]]<br />
<br />
{| style="border: 1px solid lightgrey;" cellpadding="15" cellspacing="0"<br />
|[[File:Unit_beta_small.png|frameless|x110px]]<br />
|<br />
{|<onlyinclude><br />
<!-- LINK TO THE PRINTER'S PAGE AND PRINTER'S NAME --><br />
|[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Printers/PSU Unit B | Beta]] <includeonly> <!-- PRINTER'S LOGO --> [[File:Unit_beta_small.png|link=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Printers/PSU_Unit_B|25px|alt=Beta]] </includeonly> <br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Color: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- PRINTER'S COLOR --><br />
|Wood <br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Extruder: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- EXTRUDER SIZE --><br />
|.35mm<br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Temperature: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- TEMPERATURE --><br />
|220C<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Design: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- DESIGN --><br />
|Open Hybrid Mendel<br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Electronics: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- ELECTRONICS --><br />
|RAMPS<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Firmware: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- FIRMWARE --><br />
|Marlin<br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Operation Status:<br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- Operation Status --><br />
| [[File:Thumb uo.png|frameless|25px]]<br />
</onlyinclude><br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Introduction=<br />
This is the page for the State College Rep Rap User Group's (SCRUG) Beta 3D printer. The printer was developed, assembled, and is currently operated by students in Penn State's Engineering Design 497J course and members of the 3D printing club. Our goal is to continuously tweak the printer until it is ready for distribution and sale to other departments in the University and local schools and businesses. <br />
<br />
Most of the information below will be incorporated in the [http://reprap.org/wiki/LaserCut_Mendel_Assembly LaserCut Mendel Assembly] page.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Log=<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" border="1" style="border-collapse:collapse;<br />
!Date<br />
!Modification / Problem<br />
|-<br />
<br />
<!-- ADD NEW COMMENTS TO THE LOG AFTER THIS LINE --><br />
<br />
|12/09/14<br />
|The printer is still working well and today we printed 3 different projects at the same time. Below is the picture of the work done today.<br />
[[File:threepieces.jpg]] <br />
|-<br />
|12/04/14<br />
|We had a trouble on Z axix but with an lil adjust to fiz the axis the printer could be ready to start printing the works from EDSGN 497K CATIA-section 901 class. Below is the fist piece printed beyond the test ones. <br />
[[File:bottle.jpg]]<br />
|-<br />
|12/02/14<br />
|Today we printed the first "ok" nickel calibration piece. It looks like the printer is ready to start doing its work! <br />
[[File:nickel.jpg]]<br />
|-<br />
|11/13/14<br />
|SUCCESS!!!! After fixing the belt and setting home coordinates for the y, x and z axes, we printed with success the space invaders piece. The filament was pretty solid and the part was pretty well done. It is great to see that this amount of hard work has paid off!<br />
[[File:Success.jpg|500x500px]]<br />
|-<br />
|11/11/14<br />
|Printer has been adjusted. Clamps and the proper axis are set up correctly with nuts and bolts. Belt is still not fixed.<br />
|-<br />
|11/06/14<br />
|Today we are finishing setting up the bolts and the washers from the previous class. The printer will be running soon.<br />
|-<br />
|11/04/14<br />
|Today we fixed the screws and the clamps of the printer. I had to tap the clamps since the hole were the bolt went was too small. Also we adjusted the printer so that the belt will not be affected by any bolt that was coming out of it. Hopefully with the clamp this part of the printer will not also move under tension. Next class is to screw everything in, setup the belt and if there is enough time test the printer.<br />
|-<br />
|10/28/14<br />
|Today the belts were adjusted, so that a certain part of a bolt did not affect its trajectory. Also, clamps are being printed to secure the structure that holds the pulley and the belt passage from moving in the y direction. In order to print these clamps, we had to use another group's 3-D printer.<br />
|-<br />
|10/23/14<br />
|Today was the first printing test. What happened was that the belts were too lose and had to be adjusted. Also one of the belts was underpowered and the printer didn't move correctly. We then adjusted the belts, and adjusted the power from the battery. We are going to try the nickel test and see if all goes well correctly. The z-axis needs also to be adjusted.<br />
|-<br />
|10/21/14<br />
|So today I took the arms apart in order to install the new larger bolt. Everything went fine, it was a good learning experience. At first the arm was upside down and was obviously not fitting in the board. After inspections I corrected the arm. With the help of the wrenches the operation was successful. For this model I did forget to put two extra bolts and washers, but before taking the whole thing apart again to insert them I will test a printing sample next class.<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|10/16/14<br />
|Today we had to take the printer apart to insert the washer and bolt forgotten the last time we took it apart. We tightened the bolts so the belt could move underneath the bed smoothly. Now the printer is ready to be used. Due to the fact that the computers were being used by other groups, the printing test had to be postponed.<br />
|-<br />
|10/14/14<br />
|Today I worked on printer Beta. What was going on was that printer Beta could not Home zero in the X, Y, and Z directions when I tried printing on it because underneath the board the thread rod was displaced. The belt was therefore having problems in working since there was this issue with the rod. What I am working now is on inserting a new thread rod which does not have the risk of falling or being displaced. By that I had to find a bigger rod which was then cut using a saw. This rod was not yet inserted into the printer since it is too big and now it is necessary to unscrew a major part of the underneath of the board. In this picture it is shown the cut made on the bigger rod, and the components used to assemble it in the printer.<br />
|-<br />
|09/30/14<br />
|Today we leveled Beta and observed its specific dimensions. The Beta printer was significantly not leveled before which caused difficulties during the print.<br />
|-<br />
|09/23/14<br />
|We finally configured Beta so that it could print our first piece. It was a space invader little guy. Now we are currently printing the coin constraint piece. In order to fix Beta we had to level the z-axis so that the filament could rapidly touch the plate, whereas before it was forming bubbles.<br />
|-<br />
|09/11/14<br />
|The printer we were handling had a variety of heating problems. The printer we were using, in this case Beta, did not maintain a fixed heating temperature of 190 Celsius. <br />
|-<br />
|August, 4th 2014<br />
|The new X axis is mounted and the machine is ready for the first test. Calibration is required.<br />
|-<br />
|July, 11th 2014<br />
|Even though Beta is working, the X axis was wobbling a lot, more than what could be fixed by tightening the wooden parts. It was decided to put this X axis apart and equip the printer with the regular PLA X axis equipping all of our other printers. <br />
|-<br />
|19 March 2014<br />
|Beta has been working well for a while. <br />
|-<br />
|12/05/2013<br />
|Unplug, wait for 10sec and plug back in if there is a an issue with no connectivity. Not reliable for long prints.<br />
|-<br />
|12/03/2013<br />
|Printer is in working condition. - Dimitar<br />
|-<br />
|11/16/2013<br />
|hot tip is currently out of the extruder and needs new extruder and hot tip to function properly.- crosby<br />
|-<br />
|09/03/2013<br />
|The printer needs new electronics and extruder<br />
|-<br />
|align="center" |Unknown <br />
|Both alpa and beta may experience extrusion problems that are not temperature related, please follow these guides to fix it [http://reprap.org/wiki/RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Trouble_Shooting_Guide Trouble Shooting Guide]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
= Gallery =<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Betaprinter.jpg | Fall 2013<br />
File:Beta2_512.jpg| Spring 2012<br />
File:Unit_Beta.JPG|As of 9/15/11<br />
File:M2_wk6.jpg|Week 6<br />
File:M2_wk4.jpg|Week 4<br />
File:M2_wk2.jpg|Week 2<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
= Staging Area for Instructions =<br />
The information below will be where our group first posts instructions for the Mendel unit before moving it to [http://reprap.org/wiki/LaserCut_Mendel_Assembly LaserCut Mendel Assembly] page. This information will most likely be incomplete and/or not in a logical order. If you are building a Laser-Cut Mendel, got to the link above for the instructions.<br />
<br />
== X Axis ==<br />
The X-axis of the Mendel holds the extruder and allows it to move laterally left and right. The X-axis jig is also part of the Z-axis as the entire X-axis moves up and down along the Z-axis.<br />
<br />
=== Assembly ===<br />
<gallery perrow=6><br />
File:Xais jig2.JPG|Step 1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_parts.JPG|Step 2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws1.JPG|Step 3.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws2.JPG|Step 3.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws4.JPG|Step 4<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws5.JPG|Step 5.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws6.JPG|Step 5.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws7.JPG|Step 6<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bars1.JPG|Step 7<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bars2.JPG|Step 8<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bearing1.JPG|Step 9<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_front.JPG|Step 10.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_right.JPG|Step 10.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_left.JPG|Step 10.3<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_back.JPG|Step 10.4<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
# Gather the laser cut parts shown in the [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xais_jig2.JPG picture] to the right. Also, have the nuts, bolts and washers bag close at hand.<br />
# First, assemble the “right hand side” (in reference to the picture in step 1). Be sure to start with the larger piece facing the way it is shown in this [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_parts.JPG picture]. <br />
# Put washers on the screws (see note) and push screws through “side pieces” and through the base piece as [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws2.JPG shown]. <br />
#:'''Note''': You may want to put 3 washers on each of the outer screws if you are using the screws shown in the image(the picture only shows 1 on each). This is because the screws being used have an un-threaded portion that will not allow the pieces to tighten unless extra washers are used. It might be easier, however, to add the extra washers in step 6.<br />
# Flip the piece over so that the threaded part of the screws point up. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws4.JPG here].<br />
# Place large nut in receptacle and then put the wood cap over top. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws5.JPG here].<br />
# Put washers and nuts on the screws. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws8.JPG here]<br />
#:'''Note''': As noted in step 3, you may need to add extra washers here in order for the nut to tighten properly.<br />
#:'''Note''': Two of the washers may not fit all the way down onto the screw (See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws7.JPG here]). To rectify this, grind or cut one edge of the washer so that it will sit flush with the wooden base<br />
# Now assemble 5 bearing bars as shown [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bars1.JPG here]. Only put one bearing on each of the bars for now. Also be sure that there is a washer on either side of the bearing so that it can move freely. This will be important for the rest of the build; if you have a bearing, it should always be sandwiched between 2 washers, unless noted otherwise.<br />
# Take 2 of the bearing bars you just made and put them through the slot shown in [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bars2.JPG this] picture. Then assemble the bearing on the other side of the bar.<br />
# Now assemble the 2 belt bearings and attach them as shown [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bearing1.JPG here].<br />
# You should now have this: [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_front.JPG front], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_right.JPG right], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_left.JPG left], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_back.JPG back].<br />
<br />
===Construction of the new X axis===<br />
<br />
Below will be updated the progresses in the assembly of the new X axis.<br />
<br />
[[File:Beta_07_11_2014.jpg |250px]] July, 11th 2014<br />
<br />
[[File:Beta_08_04_2014.jpg |250px]] [[File:Beta_08_04_2014_side.jpg |250px]] August, 4th 2014<br />
<br />
== Electronics ==<br />
<br />
Rather than use the TechZone electronics layout and use the two boards they gave us, we decided to re-drill one board, allowing us to have all of our electronics in one single location; the advantage? Less cables to run, a cleaner and more organized machine, and easy access to all of the boards for adjusting pots, accessing reset buttons, etc. Pictures and more detailed layouts along with models of the modified electronics mounting board to come soon. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Settings as of 1/17/2012: http://reprap.org/wiki/File:PSURUGRepsnapper_beta_settings.png<br />
<br />
[[User:Jarred|Jarred]] ([[User talk:Jarred|talk]]) 18:27, 19 March 2014 (PDT)<br />
<br />
{{PSURUG}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:RUG, Pennsylvania, State College]]</div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Bottle.jpg&diff=137667File:Bottle.jpg2014-12-10T00:30:24Z<p>Gza116: </p>
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<div></div>Gza116https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Printers/PSU_Unit_B&diff=137666RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/Printers/PSU Unit B2014-12-10T00:30:12Z<p>Gza116: /* Log */</p>
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<div>[[File:Betaprinter.jpg|right|x142px]]<br />
<br />
{| style="border: 1px solid lightgrey;" cellpadding="15" cellspacing="0"<br />
|[[File:Unit_beta_small.png|frameless|x110px]]<br />
|<br />
{|<onlyinclude><br />
<!-- LINK TO THE PRINTER'S PAGE AND PRINTER'S NAME --><br />
|[[RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Printers/PSU Unit B | Beta]] <includeonly> <!-- PRINTER'S LOGO --> [[File:Unit_beta_small.png|link=RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Printers/PSU_Unit_B|25px|alt=Beta]] </includeonly> <br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Color: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- PRINTER'S COLOR --><br />
|Wood <br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Extruder: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- EXTRUDER SIZE --><br />
|.35mm<br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Temperature: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- TEMPERATURE --><br />
|220C<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Design: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- DESIGN --><br />
|Open Hybrid Mendel<br />
<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Electronics: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- ELECTRONICS --><br />
|RAMPS<noinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Firmware: <br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- FIRMWARE --><br />
|Marlin<br />
</onlyinclude><br />
|-<br />
|Operation Status:<br />
</noinclude><br />
<!-- Operation Status --><br />
| [[File:Thumb uo.png|frameless|25px]]<br />
</onlyinclude><br />
|}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=Introduction=<br />
This is the page for the State College Rep Rap User Group's (SCRUG) Beta 3D printer. The printer was developed, assembled, and is currently operated by students in Penn State's Engineering Design 497J course and members of the 3D printing club. Our goal is to continuously tweak the printer until it is ready for distribution and sale to other departments in the University and local schools and businesses. <br />
<br />
Most of the information below will be incorporated in the [http://reprap.org/wiki/LaserCut_Mendel_Assembly LaserCut Mendel Assembly] page.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Log=<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" border="1" style="border-collapse:collapse;<br />
!Date<br />
!Modification / Problem<br />
|-<br />
<br />
<!-- ADD NEW COMMENTS TO THE LOG AFTER THIS LINE --><br />
<br />
|12/09/14<br />
|The printer is still working well and today we printed 3 different projects at the same time. Below is the picture of the work done today.<br />
[[File:threepieces.jpg]] <br />
|-<br />
|12/04/14<br />
|We had a trouble on Z axis but with an lil adjust to fiz the axis the printer could be ready to start printing the works from EDSGN 497K CATIA-section 901 class. Below is the fist piece printed beyond the test ones. <br />
[[File:bottle.jpg]]<br />
|-<br />
|11/13/14<br />
|SUCCESS!!!! After fixing the belt and setting home coordinates for the y, x and z axes, we printed with success the space invaders piece. The filament was pretty solid and the part was pretty well done. It is great to see that this amount of hard work has paid off!<br />
[[File:Success.jpg|500x500px]]<br />
|-<br />
|11/11/14<br />
|Printer has been adjusted. Clamps and the proper axis are set up correctly with nuts and bolts. Belt is still not fixed.<br />
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|11/06/14<br />
|Today we are finishing setting up the bolts and the washers from the previous class. The printer will be running soon.<br />
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|11/04/14<br />
|Today we fixed the screws and the clamps of the printer. I had to tap the clamps since the hole were the bolt went was too small. Also we adjusted the printer so that the belt will not be affected by any bolt that was coming out of it. Hopefully with the clamp this part of the printer will not also move under tension. Next class is to screw everything in, setup the belt and if there is enough time test the printer.<br />
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|10/28/14<br />
|Today the belts were adjusted, so that a certain part of a bolt did not affect its trajectory. Also, clamps are being printed to secure the structure that holds the pulley and the belt passage from moving in the y direction. In order to print these clamps, we had to use another group's 3-D printer.<br />
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|10/23/14<br />
|Today was the first printing test. What happened was that the belts were too lose and had to be adjusted. Also one of the belts was underpowered and the printer didn't move correctly. We then adjusted the belts, and adjusted the power from the battery. We are going to try the nickel test and see if all goes well correctly. The z-axis needs also to be adjusted.<br />
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|10/21/14<br />
|So today I took the arms apart in order to install the new larger bolt. Everything went fine, it was a good learning experience. At first the arm was upside down and was obviously not fitting in the board. After inspections I corrected the arm. With the help of the wrenches the operation was successful. For this model I did forget to put two extra bolts and washers, but before taking the whole thing apart again to insert them I will test a printing sample next class.<br />
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|10/16/14<br />
|Today we had to take the printer apart to insert the washer and bolt forgotten the last time we took it apart. We tightened the bolts so the belt could move underneath the bed smoothly. Now the printer is ready to be used. Due to the fact that the computers were being used by other groups, the printing test had to be postponed.<br />
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|10/14/14<br />
|Today I worked on printer Beta. What was going on was that printer Beta could not Home zero in the X, Y, and Z directions when I tried printing on it because underneath the board the thread rod was displaced. The belt was therefore having problems in working since there was this issue with the rod. What I am working now is on inserting a new thread rod which does not have the risk of falling or being displaced. By that I had to find a bigger rod which was then cut using a saw. This rod was not yet inserted into the printer since it is too big and now it is necessary to unscrew a major part of the underneath of the board. In this picture it is shown the cut made on the bigger rod, and the components used to assemble it in the printer.<br />
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|09/30/14<br />
|Today we leveled Beta and observed its specific dimensions. The Beta printer was significantly not leveled before which caused difficulties during the print.<br />
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|09/23/14<br />
|We finally configured Beta so that it could print our first piece. It was a space invader little guy. Now we are currently printing the coin constraint piece. In order to fix Beta we had to level the z-axis so that the filament could rapidly touch the plate, whereas before it was forming bubbles.<br />
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|09/11/14<br />
|The printer we were handling had a variety of heating problems. The printer we were using, in this case Beta, did not maintain a fixed heating temperature of 190 Celsius. <br />
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|August, 4th 2014<br />
|The new X axis is mounted and the machine is ready for the first test. Calibration is required.<br />
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|July, 11th 2014<br />
|Even though Beta is working, the X axis was wobbling a lot, more than what could be fixed by tightening the wooden parts. It was decided to put this X axis apart and equip the printer with the regular PLA X axis equipping all of our other printers. <br />
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|19 March 2014<br />
|Beta has been working well for a while. <br />
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|12/05/2013<br />
|Unplug, wait for 10sec and plug back in if there is a an issue with no connectivity. Not reliable for long prints.<br />
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|12/03/2013<br />
|Printer is in working condition. - Dimitar<br />
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|11/16/2013<br />
|hot tip is currently out of the extruder and needs new extruder and hot tip to function properly.- crosby<br />
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|09/03/2013<br />
|The printer needs new electronics and extruder<br />
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|align="center" |Unknown <br />
|Both alpa and beta may experience extrusion problems that are not temperature related, please follow these guides to fix it [http://reprap.org/wiki/RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Trouble_Shooting_Guide Trouble Shooting Guide]<br />
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= Gallery =<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Betaprinter.jpg | Fall 2013<br />
File:Beta2_512.jpg| Spring 2012<br />
File:Unit_Beta.JPG|As of 9/15/11<br />
File:M2_wk6.jpg|Week 6<br />
File:M2_wk4.jpg|Week 4<br />
File:M2_wk2.jpg|Week 2<br />
</gallery><br />
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= Staging Area for Instructions =<br />
The information below will be where our group first posts instructions for the Mendel unit before moving it to [http://reprap.org/wiki/LaserCut_Mendel_Assembly LaserCut Mendel Assembly] page. This information will most likely be incomplete and/or not in a logical order. If you are building a Laser-Cut Mendel, got to the link above for the instructions.<br />
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== X Axis ==<br />
The X-axis of the Mendel holds the extruder and allows it to move laterally left and right. The X-axis jig is also part of the Z-axis as the entire X-axis moves up and down along the Z-axis.<br />
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=== Assembly ===<br />
<gallery perrow=6><br />
File:Xais jig2.JPG|Step 1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_parts.JPG|Step 2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws1.JPG|Step 3.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws2.JPG|Step 3.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws4.JPG|Step 4<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws5.JPG|Step 5.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws6.JPG|Step 5.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_screws7.JPG|Step 6<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bars1.JPG|Step 7<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bars2.JPG|Step 8<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_bearing1.JPG|Step 9<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_front.JPG|Step 10.1<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_right.JPG|Step 10.2<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_left.JPG|Step 10.3<br />
File:Xaxis_RHS_back.JPG|Step 10.4<br />
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# Gather the laser cut parts shown in the [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xais_jig2.JPG picture] to the right. Also, have the nuts, bolts and washers bag close at hand.<br />
# First, assemble the “right hand side” (in reference to the picture in step 1). Be sure to start with the larger piece facing the way it is shown in this [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_parts.JPG picture]. <br />
# Put washers on the screws (see note) and push screws through “side pieces” and through the base piece as [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws2.JPG shown]. <br />
#:'''Note''': You may want to put 3 washers on each of the outer screws if you are using the screws shown in the image(the picture only shows 1 on each). This is because the screws being used have an un-threaded portion that will not allow the pieces to tighten unless extra washers are used. It might be easier, however, to add the extra washers in step 6.<br />
# Flip the piece over so that the threaded part of the screws point up. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws4.JPG here].<br />
# Place large nut in receptacle and then put the wood cap over top. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws5.JPG here].<br />
# Put washers and nuts on the screws. See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws8.JPG here]<br />
#:'''Note''': As noted in step 3, you may need to add extra washers here in order for the nut to tighten properly.<br />
#:'''Note''': Two of the washers may not fit all the way down onto the screw (See [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_screws7.JPG here]). To rectify this, grind or cut one edge of the washer so that it will sit flush with the wooden base<br />
# Now assemble 5 bearing bars as shown [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bars1.JPG here]. Only put one bearing on each of the bars for now. Also be sure that there is a washer on either side of the bearing so that it can move freely. This will be important for the rest of the build; if you have a bearing, it should always be sandwiched between 2 washers, unless noted otherwise.<br />
# Take 2 of the bearing bars you just made and put them through the slot shown in [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bars2.JPG this] picture. Then assemble the bearing on the other side of the bar.<br />
# Now assemble the 2 belt bearings and attach them as shown [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_bearing1.JPG here].<br />
# You should now have this: [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_front.JPG front], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_right.JPG right], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_left.JPG left], [http://reprap.org/wiki/File:Xaxis_RHS_back.JPG back].<br />
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===Construction of the new X axis===<br />
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Below will be updated the progresses in the assembly of the new X axis.<br />
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[[File:Beta_07_11_2014.jpg |250px]] July, 11th 2014<br />
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[[File:Beta_08_04_2014.jpg |250px]] [[File:Beta_08_04_2014_side.jpg |250px]] August, 4th 2014<br />
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== Electronics ==<br />
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Rather than use the TechZone electronics layout and use the two boards they gave us, we decided to re-drill one board, allowing us to have all of our electronics in one single location; the advantage? Less cables to run, a cleaner and more organized machine, and easy access to all of the boards for adjusting pots, accessing reset buttons, etc. Pictures and more detailed layouts along with models of the modified electronics mounting board to come soon. <br />
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Settings as of 1/17/2012: http://reprap.org/wiki/File:PSURUGRepsnapper_beta_settings.png<br />
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[[User:Jarred|Jarred]] ([[User talk:Jarred|talk]]) 18:27, 19 March 2014 (PDT)<br />
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