Columbus
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Columbus is a hypothetical 3D printing device that was born from the inspiring challenges of the Gaga Prize. While still in it's preliminary design phase
Overview
Design Philosophy
Progressive Construction
It's assumed that those that assemble Columbus will fall under two main categories: those that have an existing 3D printer (i.e. RepRap, MakerBot) and those that do not. While it will be difficult to achieve the $200 price range with an existing printing device it will be nearly impossible to reach that goal without one. In an effort to increase the number of possible users Columbus is being designed with a "progressive construction" in mind. The user will 1st assemble a RepStrap which contains many of the components of the full size Columbus (i.e. stepper motors, electronics, straight rods). This device will then print the remaining structural components.
