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Scratch space for assembling my March 31, 2010 presentation for [http://www.pecha-kucha.org/night/ottawa/2 Ottawa #2 - PechaKucha Night] | Scratch space for assembling my March 31, 2010 presentation for [http://www.pecha-kucha.org/night/ottawa/2 Ottawa #2 - PechaKucha Night] | ||
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=== Personal Fabrication === | === Personal Fabrication === |
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Pecha Kucha Night
Scratch space for assembling my March 31, 2010 presentation for Ottawa #2 - PechaKucha Night
Possible Topics
Personal Fabrication
Rapid Prototyping
- The 'Mainframe' model
- Foundational patents expiring
- Follows the 2D printer model - proprietary inks/materials
RepRap Project
- Founding University project
- Machines that reproduce themselves from raw materials
- Challenge to source all parts locally
- MakerBot Industries
- RepStrap kit
- Addresses challenge of pulling all the pieces together to build a functioning 3D printer
- Not unlike the original Apple Computer kit only based on OpenSource developments from the start.
- Used to make next generation RepRaps locally
OpenSource
Software origins
- Original UNIX - BSD
- Linux ecosystem
Hardware Foundations
- Arduino embedded computing platform.
- Off-shelf mechanical and motor parts.
Materials
- Recycling technology
- Bioplastics
- Open3DP
- ceramic
- glass powder
Models
- RepRap Wiki
- Thingiverse
Licenses
- Proprietary
- GPL
- Creative Commons
Paying the Bills
- AdaFruit
- DIY Drones
- EMSL
- SparkFun
Value of Community
Forums, Wikis, Mailing Lists
- Source for new developments
- Heated Build Platform
- Replacement parts
- Improved extruder designs
- New materials
Content Sites
- Flickr
- YouTube
- Thingiverse
Services
- Ponoko
- Shapeways
- Etsy
HackerSpaces and FabLabs
- Using current tech in new ways and a-typical applications
- People who enjoy making things, sharing in the process.
ModLab at ArtEngine
- Small group of individuals gather every other week.
- Work on personal projects.
- Access to non-traditional tools
- MakerBot on order
- Long-term
- Laser cutter
- CNC mill
- Fusion of art and tech
Slides
Intro
Slide 1
Title slide