GSoC 2010

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The RepRap Team is considering the option of participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2010 as a means of increasing our development efforts.

With the development and rapid evolution of Mendel software, firmware and electrical areas of the RepRap project may be being out paced by hardware development. Current hardware designs have their limitations as well and certainly in the area of tool heads there are many directions we could take. What do you think? Got an idea that you haven't had the time to get off the ground? Add it to the list!

Ideas

Software

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Firmware

  • "The Network is the RepRap" - develop a network compatible firmware upgrade for the existing RepRap motherboard as well as software driver and the relevant electronics.
    • Implement the RepRap as a CANBUS device so that it can interact with external automated devices.
    • Implement the RepRap as a eithernet enabled device so that it can cheaply network with consumer off the shelf routers and switches.

Electronics

Hardware

  • Port the tool change system to Mendel and integrate it with existing print heads.