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==Printer Build== | |||
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The RepRap printer took approximately 20 cummulative hours to build. After the printer was complete it needed to be calibrated. | |||
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Once the printer was complete and calibrated I was able to use softwares such as: cura, Repetier-Host and OpenScad to start developing my own designs to be printed. The project sections are some of the personal designs that I have designed and printed using my printer. | |||
Revision as of 21:40, 7 March 2015
Introduction
My name is Steven Helminen and I am pursuing a B.S. in mechanical engineering at Michigan Technological University. I built a RepRap 3D printer for a technical elective course. I have an interest in the capabilities of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Through this project and Appropedia, I am learning a lot about the open source community and the power it has. I hope to continue to be an active member on Appropedia.
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Printer Build
The RepRap printer took approximately 20 cummulative hours to build. After the printer was complete it needed to be calibrated.
Once the printer was complete and calibrated I was able to use softwares such as: cura, Repetier-Host and OpenScad to start developing my own designs to be printed. The project sections are some of the personal designs that I have designed and printed using my printer.
Projects
I designed a rock wall hold and the .stl and .scad files can be found at thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:493694).
