User:Gaz5013
Blog 2 1. 1. Do you think his goal of a ‘self-replicating universal constructor’ is feasible? What remains to be done to achieve this, or alternatively what would prevent such a goal?
2. The phrase “wealth without money” is both the title of his article and the motto of the reprap project itself. What does this phrase mean? (To him and to you if they differ). Discuss implications, problems, and possibilities associated with this idea.
3. The Darwin design was released in 2007. It is 2012 now. Imagine future scenarios for RepRaps and their ‘cousin’ 3D printing designs (Makerbots, Ultimachine, Makergear, etc.) how do you think the RepRap project (community, designs, website, anything and everything) might evolve in the future? Describe as many scenarios as you can envision.
Blog 1
1. Useful
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24606 Although this is pretty funny, this could be very useful in the backyard if you have a dog, instead of buying a poop-scooper!
2. Artistic/Beautiful
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14840 This is very detailed and artistic. The extrusions make the chair very beautiful.
3. Pointless/Useless
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:22514 These sunglasses are absolutely pointless. They neither shade your eyes, and block your vision. Pointless/Useless Print.
4. Funny
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28270 These Wolverine Claws are funny to play around with. It seems they would improve a Wolverine Halloween costume.
5. Weird
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18818 This is a pretty weird thing to print for! IClops!
