rapid prototyping

connecting devices to the internet using mbed

About 6 months back I had an idea to connect a home appliance to the internet. I knew there had to be something out there that would enable someone without a CS degree (me) to do something like this.  Sadly, I found nothing. Then today (via Joshua Newth @ Mindtribe)  I come across mbed: mbed is a [...]

Tagged as: embedded systems, internet, Make: Electronics, rapid prototyping, software

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what would you do with a 3D-printer?

There has been a lot of buzz around 3D printing lately, and while I feel that it has the potential to create a revolution in production  I find myself unable to articulate why. So… if you could buy a 3D printer for a few hundred dollars, would you? What would you use it for?

Tagged as: 3d printing, rapid prototyping

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chinese-made cheap 3d printer

I’ve been on a cheap 3D-printer kick lately, and it continues. From BoingBoing The UP! personal 3D printer from China retails for $1500, with goop running at $50/kg. Fromthis early adopter’s review: It runs at 0.3mm resolution, and the finished models show striations from successive layers of goop, but light sanding produces a smooth finish. [...]

Tagged as: 3d printing, rapid prototyping

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3d printing hack

It’s not going to replace Makerbot or your local rapid prototyping house anytime soon, but still a pretty impressive hack.

Tagged as: 3d printing, hacks, makerbot, rapid prototyping

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makerbot build video

For those of you who aren’t familiar with the industry, Makerbot is the (in my opinion) at the leading edge of the RepRap movement. Or, with less jargon: Makerbot is a build-it-yourself robot. It makes things out of plastic. It’s worth checking out their website for the details, in the meantime check out my buddy Nick’s [...]

Tagged as: 3d printing, makerbot, rapid prototyping

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