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# Control between computer and printer from far distances [[Special:Contributions/141.219.218.12|141.219.218.12]] 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)
# Control between computer and printer from far distances [[Special:Contributions/141.219.218.12|141.219.218.12]] 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)
# Voice nozzle changing [[Special:Contributions/141.219.218.12|141.219.218.12]] 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)
# Voice nozzle changing [[Special:Contributions/141.219.218.12|141.219.218.12]] 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)
# Take out supports once finished [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
# '''Change resolution during print''' [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
# removable heated bed [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
# '''Standalone print display/controls''' [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
# Two independent extruder heads printing the same object [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
# Low gravity chamber to reduce overhang [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
# '''Audio feedback during print''' [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
# Analysis of layers during print [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
# Auto splice based on environment [[User:Dsully567|Dsully567]] ([[User talk:Dsully567|talk]]) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)

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This page was part of an MTU course MSE4777 OA and MSE4777 OB/MSE5777/EE4777/EE5777: Open-source 3-D printingPlease leave comments using the talk page. The course runs in the Fall semester. It is not open edit.Read more...
Broad and/or obvious patent claims for 3-D printing technology may hamper the open-source 3-D printing community's ability to innovate. Previous work on an algorithm protected 3-D printing materials. This page is part of a MTU Open Source 3-D Printing class project to investigate 3-D printing concepts using TRIZ and is presented here as a defensive publication of prior art to help identify obvious 'inventions' for 3-D printing.
Examiners: The ideas on this page dated Dec 3, 2015 and Nov 29, 2016 were developed by university students with less than a semester of formal 3-D printing experience (or by an instructor in class) and thus should be considered unpatentable because of obviousness to any person skilled in the art of additive manufacturing.
Appropedians: This page is open edit. Please fee free to add ideas and sign them below with ~~~~ or to use any of the ideas to built better open-source 3-D printers.

atketter (talk) 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)

  1. Change nozzle size during print to print high resolution on more delicate parts 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  2. Changing print speed during different layers 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  3. Communicating wirelessly with the printer 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  4. Changing filament without the need to do it by hand 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  5. Changing filament mid print 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  6. Voice commands to stop print instantly 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  7. Voice commands to tell the printer what print to start 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  8. Voice commands to change layer height 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  9. Alarm to tell when the print goes wrong 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  10. Alarm to tell when printer is not level 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  11. Auto leveling when printer senses the build plate is off 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  12. Beep for every 50 degrees when heating 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  13. Tell when an hour is left in the print 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  14. Voice activated heat up 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  15. Voice activated pause 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  16. Voice activated homing 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  17. One touch keys to print and pause141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  18. Smart phone controls 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  19. Camera to see print in live time 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  20. Wifi connection to control printer from around the world 141.219.218.12 07:48, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  21. Tablet mounting for quick action with beaglebone 141.219.218.12 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  22. Cad interface to change print as it happens 141.219.218.12 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  23. External cooling commands for faster nozzle and print cooling 141.219.218.12 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  24. Control between computer and printer from far distances 141.219.218.12 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)
  25. Voice nozzle changing 141.219.218.12 07:53, 1 December 2015 (PST)


  1. Take out supports once finished Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
  2. Change resolution during print Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
  3. removable heated bed Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
  4. Standalone print display/controls Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
  5. Two independent extruder heads printing the same object Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
  6. Low gravity chamber to reduce overhang Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
  7. Audio feedback during print Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
  8. Analysis of layers during print Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
  9. Auto splice based on environment Dsully567 (talk) 07:52, 1 December 2016 (PST)
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