Feb 19, 2013 | @UR, Design, In the News
The 3Doodler, a 3D printing pen, has met it’s funding goal on Kickstarter. The 3Doodler is simply a pen with a plastic extruder on the end. By pressing a button, ABS plastic is extruded out of the tip and hardens quickly. The device allows for immediate 3D printing...
Feb 16, 2013 | @UR, Printing
Although I ran a few small successful tests, this print job was meant to test quality for larer prints. You may notice a couple small objects printed in the back. Overall, the three objects filled about 6″x6″ on the platform for a good test. However, a...
Feb 15, 2013 | @UR, Design, SketchUp
For demonstrating proficiency with SketchUp, the TLC staff were asked to create SketchUp models of spatial objects around campus such as a component of a building or fountain. The staff were asked to spend only 6-7 hours on the project. This gallery shows the student...
Feb 14, 2013 | @UR, Printing
We have really had a tough time getting things to stick on the build platform for the SD3. I had it working well enough for two class demonstrations, but I was printing short items and had the z-level set really low so the extruder was really pushing the plastic...
Feb 8, 2013 | @UR, Design, Printing, SketchUp
Want a custom 3D-printed “I ♥ [Heart] TLC” magnet? While supplies last, the TLC will be giving them away for those coming to the Technology Learning Center on Valentine’s Day to work on their academic projects.
Feb 8, 2013 | @UR, Design, Printing, SketchUp
Although there is nothing toxic about 3D printing with ABS (check out an MSDS for ABS and research posts such as http://www.instructables.com/id/Is-3D-Printing-Safe-or-DIY-Testing-for-HCN-from-/ ), it does have some odor. The magnitude can be reduced by enclosing the...
