Kickstarter’s latest and very promising RepRap derivative
The latest and professional in appearance RepRap based 3D printer was developed by Duy Dang to have a rigid construction yet retain the low cost and ease of assembly aspects that RepRap owners and builders enjoy. (more…)
Sleek and rugged
Panda Robotics, a 3D printer company based in Toronto & Seattle, is preparing to launch their new PandaBot on Kickstarter. The PandaBot is a rugged, consumer-oriented 3D printer that aims to fit in on anyone’s desk.
I had a chance to see a PandaBot prototype in action at a Ladies Learning Code event back in July. It made quite an impression! The sturdy metal frame really sets it apart from hobbyist gear, which traditionally has either a laser-cut wood chassis, or tent poles of threaded rods.
That’s not to say that I dislike the hobbyist look (in fact I love it!)… But if desktop 3D printing is going to be adopted more widely, it has to appeal to more than just the hacker aesthetic.
If Panda Robotics can get the software workflow right, the PandaBot might be just the device to get more people turning their ideas into physical objects.
The official website is short on tech specs for now, but there’s a mailing list that interested people can sign up for right on the front page: http://www.pandarobotics.com
The Laser Cutter Roundup — a weekly dose of laser-cut love: #90
Hey, Sam here collecting the post from The Laser Cutter.
Above is the new laser cutting contest (closing Aug. 31) by FabCafe in Japan.
Loftwork.com article
FabCafe.com
FabCafe blog
Image from Loftworks.
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After the jump, another kickstarter, a sound box, a chickadee, and Birmingham… (more…)
It’s alive! The Briefcase Printer revisited and heading to Kickstarter
It’s hard to go far in the DIY gadget world without hearing about the exploits of modder extraordinaire, Ben Heck. Famous for squeezing almost every electronic device imaginable into a briefcase, his latest efforts revisit a project to build a fully operational Briefcase 3D printer.
An earlier attempt did have its successes, but Ben always knew he could go further with this particular project. And now he has.
The Briefcase Printer folds out from a neat 4.2 x 18 x 14 inch frame, and boasts a 200mm2 build platform. It’s able to run autonomously by reading files off an SD card, or for more control and a smoother user experience, the onboard Arduino 2580 Mega can be connected directly to a computer.
It’s all explained with Ben’s trademark enthusiastic delivery in a comprehensive video after the break. (more…)
The Laser Cutter Roundup — a weekly dose of laser-cut love: #88
Hey, Sam here collecting the post from The Laser Cutter.
Above is a laser cut a laser cut puzzle from dajavous.
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After the jump, dolls, dears, a bad word, and Urban Maps… (more…)
A 3D printer suitable for secret agents?
This is the first 3D printer I’d consider worthy of Ian Fleming’s Q character in the world of 007. The FoldaRap is a derivative of the RepRap project, the first to be a truely portable 3D printer. It is designed to fit within a tough travelling case. (more…)
The Laser Cutter Roundup — a weekly dose of laser-cut love: #86
Hey, Sam here collecting the post from The Laser Cutter.
Sorry about the late post, been running (and biking) around Europe – but I have two new KickStarters for you…
Above is Panda Pad a bamboo notebook with a living hinge.
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After the jump, a cow! (more…)
bringing the El Sajjadah to production
The El Sajjadah is an illuminating prayer mat by product design studio SOPDS. Using a built-in digital compass and user input of current location, the mat detects the direction of Mecca and lights up when properly oriented. The glowing pattern depicts the story of life and indicates a place for the feet and hands during prayer.
This innovative combination of technology and religion has received international attention ranging from a cover story in the UK’s T3 magazine to the International Inventor’s Fair in Kuwait to a recent exhibition and acquisition by the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Encouraged by the global interest in the El Sajjadah, SOPDS members Soner, Bahadir, Ben, and Cat have launched a Kickstarter project to put his prayer mat into production and make it available to the 1.6 million+ Muslims around the world.
Rewards for project backers include both an A3 and full scale size prints, an actual El Sajjadah from the first production run, a customized version from our UK lasercutting partner RazorLAB, and the opportunity to work with designer Soner Ozenc on a completely custom electro-luminescent prayer mat.
Check out this Kickstarter video to learn more about the project and see the mat in action.
Plans now available for the Filabot Wee
You might remember Tyler McNaney’s Filabot, the personal filament maker, we featured earlier in the year that about his Kickstarter campaign to raise money for development costs. The machine is designed to recycle plastic waste into filaments for use in 3d printing. (more…)
Want your own open source CNC mill?
If you’ve so far missed out getting your hands on the opensource kickstarted Shapeoko CNC mill there is some hope – Inventables who’re now the distributors are accepting pre orders for their next batch of 100 units. Demand for the ShapeOko has been high since their Kickstarter campaign. Depending on how keen you are to source some of your own components – there are several prices ranging from the basic mechanical kitset at $199 to the fully featured premium option at $999 that also comes with router cutters and materials. (more…)
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