Currently the printer its without a control computer as we are in the middle of updating it. I do not know when it will be finished. On Feb 26, 2014 7:57 PM, "Tomm Smith" <root.pac...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Also, in addition to the earlier suggestion. Looking further into the > easiest and most efficient manner to build it I came across the idea of > actually building in the theme of the prize. We could essentially build a > LulzBot Taz from our printer to try and win a printer. The Taz has a very > simple and easy structure to it, and I believe all the parts could be > printed outside of the guide rods and the servos/accompanying belts. > Regardless of the outcome, after building the Quine we could publish the > prints and donate a few to surrounding schools to try and stir curiosity > with our Youth. > > If anyone is interested in this idea lets throw some ideas around. I have > some uncertainties in the programmatic side of it, but the structural side > will be fairly simple, even considering the means. Or at least one can > think so initially.... > > > On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 4:10 PM, Tomm Smith <root.pac...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Just throwing the idea out, but what if we just made one out of the >> preexisting one, buying only the electronics and parts we cannot make? This >> would be a creative solution to the contests requirements and would also >> stir curiosity with the simple, self redundant nature of it. Everybody >> likes a Quine, right? The project could stir publicity, inspire, cut cost, >> as well as a few other aspects, and most of all possibly bring in a top of >> the line 3D printer that could be used for some serious custom part >> manufacturing. >> >> I would think that the biggest obstacle would be the time required to >> print all of the parts required, seeing as the printer is sort of slow? The >> only money in would be the servos, connecting belts, and possibly some push >> rods, *IF* they cannot be printed or alternative solutions constructed. I >> am thinking this would be a fairly simple project given the skeletal >> structure is pretty simple. Though, most of the aspects will depend upon >> the limitations of the current 3D printer. EG. Maximum print >> lengt/distance, accuracy of detail and intricacy, and those are about the >> only two I think of. Outside of those limitations, I see no major >> preventative. Even the length issue could possibly be overcame by making >> the pieces individually and "gluing" them together with some of the same >> material, depending upon the structural strength of the product of such a >> procedure. >> >> Just a suggestion for conversation and the 3D printer. >> >> Sincerly, Tomm Smith >> God bless >> >> >> On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:24 PM, gs volt <gsvo...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I think synhak should, because: >>> >>> - spiff and all the other repos: https://github.com/SYNHAK >>> - and we are a hackerspace >>> >>> If no one else applies, I'll plan to complete an application - heck I'll >>> do it on opening day itself as that is when the form goes live. >>> >>> If I need any specifics from members, I can collect it then and gather >>> feedback. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 26, 2014 at 3:05 PM, Chris Egeland >>> <ch...@chrisegeland.com>wrote: >>> >>>> http://hackaday.com/2014/02/26/get-your-hackerspace-a-3d-printer/ >>>> >>>> Anyone interested in this? >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Discuss mailing list >>>> Discuss@synhak.org >>>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Discuss mailing list >>> Discuss@synhak.org >>> https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >>> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Discuss mailing list > Discuss@synhak.org > https://synhak.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss >
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