NEIT14+OpenSpace+1E

NEIT14 - OpenSpace Session - Click "edit" to add notes for session.

how long does it take to print something?...it varies. In one case, a simple print took 3 hours. You need to be there during the printing process Newest model will have a camera in it so you can watch the process.

demo of how this works.

Many filaments are available, including water-soluble filament.

Put your 3D printer in a public space to foster student engagement and fascination

When looking for a machine consider:
 * Size, where it needs to live (they like a quiet life - no breeze, movement, etc.)
 * Smell of the plastic - PLA is corn based?
 * Is it on a network?
 * Speed of printing
 * Set up - leveling process

How to produce small items? How long?
 * Need to pay attention to it - small items (slightly smaller than an iphone) - took 45 minutes
 * Blockify - App on the iPad for simple printing
 * Requires significant maintenance
 * Some needs assembly, some come pre-assembled
 * SD card (any SD format that fits) or USB cord
 * Problems printing directly from the computer via the SD card

3D printer club
 * First project is to design a home for the 3D printer (cart of sorts)

Don't get fooled by the seductiveness; it's just another tool, like anything else. It needs to applied with thoughtful attention to what you are trying to accomplish

Resources: http://www.openscad.org/ http://www.123dapp.com/catch