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(Pocket-lint) - The world of 3D printing is well and truly here with printers in homes, online stores and even supermarkets offering 3D printing services. The result is all manner of weird and wonderful 3D printed objects.

In the home people can download or design files and print off objects in plastic. This can be helpful for cheap and easy replacements of parts about the house, quick toys and even furniture.

Then there are metal 3D printers as well as organic models. These are generally used by companies or universities and have created things like guns and even human organs. Food printers are also here making it possible to print sweets as well as proper meals.

3D printing is helping to make products appear on the market faster as cheaper and easier prototyping can be achieved. Cars have been 3D printed as well as basic houses. While they're still in the early stages of development it's possible that the future of large-scale production could be 3D printed.

We've rounded up a broad range of 3D printed products here right now.

Osaka University

3D-bioprinted structured Wagyu beef

Scientists from Osaka University have been working on 3D printing a meat alternative that's said to be comparable to Waygu beef. The "meat" contains muscle, fat and blood vessels arranged in a way that apparently has a striking resemblance to the expensive Waygu meat.

The researchers have said this will not only help potentially provide an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to meat but a customisable food source too. Future customers will be able to order the meat customised with specific levels of fat (for example) tailored to their needs.

If you're interested in the science of it you can read more about it here.

Osteoid/Deniz Karasahin

A cast that helps you heal

Medical uses for 3D printing might well be our favourite use of this tech.

In 2014, designer Deniz Karasahin created this brilliant concept of a new cast for broken limbs that not only looks awesome but also helps the healing process. The 3D printed cast included a low-intensity pulsed ultrasound system that was designed to help damaged bones to heal faster - as much as 38 per cent faster in fact.

Natural Machines

3D printed pizza

Foodini is a 3D food printer capable of printing an entire pizza in one. This printer, designed by Natural Machines doesn't just produce pizzas, it can manage other foodstuffs as well - burgers, spaghetti and more. Of course, a device like this is fairly high-end and in 2016 one of these printers would set you back around $2,000. But perhaps this sort of thing is a taste of the future?

TheFutureofThings

Bio-printing replacement body parts

3D printing is a fairly exciting field, not just in creating new gadgets and gizmos, but also in the field of medicine. There have been various advancements in the bio-printing space over the last few years. These have included research into 3D printing for tissue repair and reconstruction, limb replacement, kidney transplants and even heart transplant.

Organovo has been pioneering this tech of late and was even involved in 3D printing liver and kidney tissue that could be used to treat failing human organs. An amazing life-saving tech that we can't wait to see future developments of.

R-BRUSH/3D NextLevel

A dragon's head

Out of the Netherlands comes this fantastic 3D printed dragons head which adorns a Game of Thrones-themed boat.

It was printed by 3D NextLevel and painted by R-Brush but it also impressive for other reasons - like the fact that it's equipped with a flamethrower and smoke machine for dramatic effect.

captaincurrylaughingmaniacally

Hodor door stop

Game of Thrones fans will either chortle quietly or shed a single sad tear over this one. A 3D printed door stop crafted to show the word Hodor.

University of Maine

The world's largest 3D printed boat

In October 2019, the University of Maine managed to set not one, not two, but three Guinness World Records for using the world's largest polymer 3D printer to print the largest boat ever printed.

The 25-foot, 5,000-pound 3D-printed boat known as 3Dirigo might not be the most exciting or interesting-looking 3D print on our list, but it's certainly an impressive feat. Even more so when you watch the timelapse of it being crafted.

The prototype printer itself is something special too. A beast of a machine that's able to print huge object as much as 100-feet long by 22-feet wide and 10-feet high. It's said that the printer will be used for rapid prototyping of civilian, defense and infrastructure applications.

kittenxlady

A little help for a furball

Instagrammer Kittenxlady posted this image in 2017 showing her favourite little kitten rocking some fairly awesome custom 3D printed wheels. The purrrrrrrrrfect little setup to help the little furball get about despite health problems.

Thomas Tetu/3dvarius

A 3D printed electric violin

With humble beginnings in 2013, the 3Dvarius soon made a move to Kickstarter with the promise of an awesome looking 3D printed violin that was designed to create a symbiosis between itself and the musician. Precise machining, an innovative design and an eye-for-detail saw the 3Dvarius turn from a concept into a fully functioning musical instrument that really stands out from the crowd.

willcalderone0630/Reddit

Darth Vader pen holder

While many of the 3D printings on this list might be useful, practical or helpful in one way or another, some are just awesome. This little 3D printed version of Darth Vader is a fantastic example. The dark overlord has been turned into a humble pen holder, bowing the knee to his owner.

WinSun

The world's first 3D printed house

Back in the hazy days of 2014, a private Chinese company known as WinSun crafted the first ever 3D printed house. Four large 3D printers were put to work to spray concrete layer-by-layer to construct the walls.

This 3D printing method was said to be incredibly cheap and the lack of manpower involved meant costs could be kept even lower. At the time it was suggested that a house could be printed for less than $5,000.

Grass Roots Engineering

A full-sized kayak

This amazing kayak was 3D printed from a home printer section by section over 42 days. It was lovingly crafted by Jim Smith, a 3D Systems engineer, who made the craft from around $500 worth of materials. Those materials included ABS plastic, machine screws, brass inserts and a healthy dose of silicone caulk to keep the canoe watertight. It took around 1,012 hours to print but it works!

3D Systems

Edible printings

In 2015, 3D Systems announced the ChefJet Pro 3D. A 3D printing device that was able to 3D print sweets and candy treats. The result is some fairly awesome edible creations with flavours ranging from chocolate to vanilla, mint, sour apple, cherry and watermelon.

Pinhole

A 3D printed pinhole camera

Pinhole is a camera that can be 3D printed and loads 35mm film for shots. This device originally started life on Kickstarter before becoming a reality. It's designed to bring old-school photography to the modern age. The end result is pretty cool too as the 3D printed camera is strong, robust and durable - much more than modern digital cameras that could easily break if dropped.

If you love this idea, you can even print your own camera by following these instructions.

Hawk University

The Rapid Racer

The Rapid Racer was 3D printed with 3,600 layers and is powered by s standard 18V drill by Hawk University.

Alice Spieser

The Down Up Tap

The Down Up Tap makes drinking from a tap easier, should you feel the need to. This 3D printed tap is essentially a dual-nozzled water dispenser for your sink that combines the standard functionally of a normal tap with a drinking fountain. No need to dirty up your glasses, just drink and go.

Nike

First ever 3D printed football boots

In 2013, Nike showed off its new design of Vapour Laser Talon football boots. These were the first ever 3D printed football boots that were designed to help athletes perform at their best thanks to a lightweight design and powerful traction grips.

Porsche

Porsche Cayman S

In 2013, Porsche released a free 3D printable file for its Cayman S. Fans of the car maker could then print their own vehicle and even colour it whichever way they wanted. Sure it's not as cool as the real thing, but it is considerably cheaper and official too.

Papierfliegerei

The paper aeroplane gun

Looking to up your paper aeroplane game? Then this 3D printed monster may be the device you need. The 3D printed A6 V10 Paper Airplane gun can fire planes automatically and in large quantities.

It might not be much to look at, but one version of this 3D printed gun, known as the PFM-A5 V2 was capable of holding up to 200 sheets of A5 paper and firing 120 paper planes a minute.

Pi-top

3D printed modular laptop

The Pi-Top is a 3D printed modular laptop that's designed to teach users how to print circuitry, learn to code and create awesome devices for the future. This quirky (and surprisingly cheap) device was created to encourage users to invent new gadgets, gizmos and interesting creations for the future.

Canyon Critters Rescue

A 3D printed tortoise shell

Say hello to Cleopatra, a tortoise with a 3D-printed prosthesis. She suffers from pyramiding due to poor nutrition, meaning her real shell has holes and broken parts that could get infected, but Roger Henry, a student from Colorado Technical University, designed her a new 3D-printed shell made of biodegradable corn-based plastic. She's also being properly fed by the Canyon Critters Reptile Rescue HQ in Colorado, and her new 3D-printed shell is expected to protect her until her actual shell heals in a few years.

TBWA/Hakuhodo

3D on the rocks

A Japanese advertising agency called TBWA/Hakuhodo created ice pieces called "3D on the rocks" to advertise Suntory Whisky, but it used Autodesk 123D, 3D designs, and a CNC router to carve the designs out of an ice block. The whole process is quite similar to 3D printing. The image above is just one of the many ice pieces the agency made.

A reconstructed Toucan beak

3D printing certainly has plenty of awesome potential uses. This brilliant snap shows just how much difference this printing tech can make, not only to human lives but also to the animals that inhabit our world as well. Here, a Toucan has had its beak reconstructed with the power of a 3D printer.

unseen art

3D printed artwork for the blind

3D printed objects are changing lives all over the world in wonderfully different ways.

This brilliant use sees classic paintings and artwork being transformed into 3D printed sculptures. In this form, it is hoped that the visually impaired will have a chance to experience and appreciate the art in new and awesome ways like they couldn't before.

Reddit/KANNABULL

Mobility for a puppy

This photo is proof from Reddit that 3D printed prosthetics and mobility aids aren't just for humans. This poor little dog has unfortunately lost the use of his legs, but now has some 3D printed wheels to help him zip about the place.

surviro/Reddit

Google Droid

When one Redditor's wheel bound brother was due to start a job at Google they took to the 3D printer to make them something awesome to act as a desk buddy. A lot of thought went into this little printing as well. Not only does the Droid's head move (and come off) but it also has magnets built into its posterior to keep it in the wheelchair.

Kvant3dPrinting

Dragon lamp

The last series of Game of Thrones might well have had fans of the series divided on whether it was any good or not, but there's no denying the dragons were awesome. Making the most of the love for the winged mythical creatures, one Etsy seller has taken to crafting awesome 3D printed dragon lamps, complete with burning hell fire.

JayLuvLL

Full-sized 3D printed Iron Man suit

A cosplayer going by the name Jayluvll really takes their hobby seriously. Employing a healthy dose of patience, over six months of effort and a multitude of 3D printed parts, they managed to craft this awesome looking full-sized Iron Man suit. Impressive!

ST314/Reddit

An accurate brain

Not an actual brain nor a replacement for a human brain that's been 3D printed (though that would be fairly awesome), this is instead an accurate printing of a brain created from an MRI scan. Reddit user ST314 created it after their son went through the scanner. Theyexplained how it happened:

"I extracted the data from his MRI using a script written by user miykael on github, prepared the shape in Blender, bisecting the brain on the horizontal plane so there would be two stable flat surfaces, and then ran it through the Qidi software to create a gcode file from the stl. The printer is a Qidi X-pro. I used 3D Solutech PLA filament (because they had decent iZombie brain coloured material). Total print time was about 20 hours for both hemispheres. Data prep of the polygons was about the same amount of time."

Apis Cor

Another house and plans for space

Since the first 3D printed house was churned out, other companies have been working on creating new constructions using similar techniques. This house, built by Apis Cor, was constructed in under 24-hours and cost just over $10,000 to print. Interestingly, the 400 square foot domicile is predicted to be durable enough to last up to 175 years. Other endeavours by the company include research into the possibilities of using 3D printing technology to construct habitats on other planets.

lecaramel

Piggy bank

3D printing is still a fair expensive undertaking, so perhaps this design is essential for anyone looking to get into it. A 3D printed piggy bank for storing your spare change for your next printing project.

3DWatsch

A printed belt

If you're always having trouble with your trousers falling down or just find it impossible to find a belt that actually fits, then perhaps 3D printing your own is the solution. Imagine the possibilities of setting your own fashion trend with 3D printed clothing that's surely unique if nothing else.

iJet

A tiny Tokoyo

iJet took to Kickstarter in 2016 with this brilliant project that saw Tokyo being recreated in tiny three-dimensional 3D printed maps. An awesome highly-detailed and painstaking project with fantastic results. The massive city certainly looks pretty special in this tiny format.

NASA

3D printed rocket parts

Even NASA has been at it. In 2013 the space organisation experimented with 3D printing techniques to create new parts for its space rockets. Obviously, these are some heavy-duty bits of kit as they needed to be able to withstand temperatures of up to 6,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Goes to show the potential future uses of this tech though.

Jukka Seppänen

Vortex Keep

Ever fancied your very own castle, complete with foreboding moat and unsurmountable cliff face? Now you can, at least in tiny form anyway, thanks to this 3D printable model by Jukka Seppänen. This model is also awesomely designed to hold a small candle in the middle to add a brilliant glowing ambience to it at night.

Printing_Joe

Cheshire Cats

3D printers are so versatile. They can be used to print everything from replacement limbs to simple little models to show your love for fairy tales. These instructions by Steve Solomon let you print your very own grinning Cheshire cat. These felines are no longer confined to Wonderland.

mrhodes/ChaosCoreTech

Godzilla

This brilliant vision of Godzilla was created by Mark Rhodes taking inspiration from the original model by ChaosCoreTech and adding in a cool dose of angry waters below his feet and a brilliant system that used vape tech to blow smoke out of his mouth.

FotisMint

Animated series Batman

We bet a modern Bruce Wayne would have a few 3D printers in his house. He'd probably also approve of his animated likeness being recreated in this form. 3D printing hobbyist Fotis Mint has created this fantastic looking model of the dark knight for people to print themselves.

Printing_Joe/Nick Markellov

Mushroom lamp

One of the things we love about 3D printing is the way it can not only be used to create beautiful things, but useful things as well. Here Joe Prints has crafted a really colourful mushroom that also doubles as a nifty little lamp.

grafitomi/eastman

Judge Dredd

This is an incredibly detailed 3D printed model of Judge Dredd, complete with his iconic scowl and massive shoulder pads. This model was crafted by grafitomi based on David Östman's printing instructions. We think it's fantastic and you can even view it in its full glory in video form on Instagram.

FotisMint

Guybrush Threepwood

From the classic Monkey Island, comes our favourite pirate-based character Guybrush Threepwood. Brilliantly recreated here by Fotis Mint. If this floats your boat, you'll be happy to know, he's also got the specs for scurvy seadog, Captain LeChuck.

David Östman/Eastman

Stormtrooper helmet

This bust of a Stormtrooper helmet seems to be the perfect model for geeks everywhere. We'd imagine if you own a 3D printer, you're probably a Star Wars fan. Most people are anyway, aren't they? Even if you aren't you can still appreciate the level of detail and the presence of this one. Another classic David Östman creation, it's certainly popular.

Fabio Bautista

Anonymous mask

Whether this mask reminds you of Guy Fawkes, the 2005 film V for Vendetta or the hacker group Anonymous, it's certainly striking. If you've always thought it was pretty cool, like we have, then you'll be happy to know you can now print your own thanks to Fabio Bautista.

Kirby Downey

Portal gun

Based on Valve's awesome sci-fi puzzle games, this 3D printing features an awesome looking portal gun. Alas, it won't actually be able to blast teleportation portals for you to travel through, but you will be able to impress your friends, use it for Cosplay or just show off your geeky style with it on a shelf in your home. Kirby Downey's creation also includes cavity housing for LED lights so you can make it glow.

Rob Pauza/William Graves III

Captain America's shield

For all you MCU fans, this one is bound to be a crowd-pleaser. The original instructions are for a small version of the shield, scaled to be around 10-inches. But because it's 3D printed, you can also go large and this image shows one user who did just that and made a real-life sized shield. See a video of the original here to get a taste of how awesome it is.

Scan The World

Medusa

Seems rather fitting to include Medusa on this list - the mythical snake-haired woman whose mere gaze could turn men to stone. This 3D printing is one of many different ones by Scan The World. Scan The World is an ambitious project to scan and recreate objects of cultural significance like this on. Making our past more accessible to everyone around the world, even to those who are unable to travel.

MiniWorld 3D

The Brandenburg Gate

It might be tiny, but it's also an awesome piece of history that you can hold in your hands. This 3D printing was created to celebrate the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall but also works a brilliant tribute to history.

Scan The World

Moai Head on Easter Island

Another creation from the Scan the World project is a 3D printing of the Moai Head from Easter Island. This is a modern recreation of one of the mysterious statues from the island and a fantastic work of art.

makit

OpenRC Tractor

Many of these 3D printed items are awesome to both look and marvel at, but they don't necessarily do anything other than please the eye. This one does though, with a little extra effort, you can make a working tractor which is bound to get your wheels turning.

Duke Doks

SNES Mini Raspberry Pi

The SNES Mini is an awesome classic console. But if you're a creative sort of person, then you might like to build your own rather than buy one. Duke Doks created this guide for printing your own SNES Mini housing for your Raspberry Pi to make it look more authentic.

Byambaa Erdene

Groot

The second cutest character from Guardian's of the Galaxy (our favourite is Rocket) is certainly unmistakable. If you love Groot too, then you're bound to approve of this 3D print. You can even print Groot sitting, standing and waving. So plenty to choose from. We just like that the lines of the 3D printing process help accentuate the wooden creases of Groot's skin.

Steve Solomon

Wallace and Gromit

The most famous animated man and dog combo? Certainly one of the most entertaining to grace our televisions. Wallace and Gromit have filled us with joy over the years. We love this 3D printed model of the pair. It's amusing and a great likeness to the original too.

Akaki Kuumeri/Thingiverse

Flight sim joystick

After Microsoft Flight Simulator released, people went mad for joysticks to the point that they all went out of stock or the prices got jacked up.

Not to be deterred, Akaki Kuumeri crafted their own 3D printed joystick complete with working components and USB connectivity. A great solution to a first-world problem.

Gary A. Donahue/Gad Blog

Stratocaster guitar

A real Stratocaster would set you back some serious amounts of money, but what about one you printed yourself? Sure, it's not quite the same, but it's awesome in its own way.

It's worth noting that though you can print this guitar yourself, it's a tricky one to get working correctly.

Ghost Design/Cults

Anti-germ door opener

In 2020, it's best not to get near people, touch things or go out in public, but if you need to then this might be a good solution.

A 3D printed door opener that looks like a knuckle duster but is actually designed to let you grip onto door handles and open doors without actually touching handles and thereby avoiding germs.

FedorSosnin/Thingiverse

Mechanical keyboards

Gaming keyboards are great. Fancy custom keyboards are even better, but they're also very expensive. What about a 3D printed one?

This is another one of those 3D prints that's complicated to pull off but oh-so-satisfying when it's finished.

David_Ruiz

Batman miniature

This nifty little thing is a 3D printed miniature replica of the helmet from Batman vs Superman. It might not have been the best Batman flick, but there's no denying this helmet is fantastic.

Format magazine

Flying courgette

If your kids won't eat their vegetables, maybe you can use 3D printing to make healthy food seem more interesting or appealing.

3D print some wings and see if you can make a courgette fly further than a paper aeroplane. Mother told us never to play with our food, but she never had a 3D printer.

Mas0n8or

A functional lightbulb

3D printed things are generally awesome but some are pretty uniquely impressive. This one, for example, seems to show a functional light bulb with a really nifty shape.

There's a guide here on how to make it and a tutorial video too.

5yncr0

Phone charging station

If you're a Tesla fan, then this themed charging station for your smartphone might be the perfect 3D print.

Apparently easy instructions are available to view here and hopefully, you'll be back on the road in no time.

Roofofcar

Interesting shower head

If you've always thought your shower was a bit boring and doesn't have enough pressure or fun angles, then why not print your own?

This functional print gives you not only an interesting looking shower head but also according to users good pressure, droplet size and more.

Writing by Adrian Willings and Luke Edwards.

The 10 Coolest Things to Ever Be 3D Printed - 3DPrint.com

Okay, I know a list like this may be a tad bit too cliché for the internet but after covering the industry for close to two years now I thought it would be fun to compose a list of the 10 coolest (in my opinion) 3D printed items of all time. Note that ‘all-time’ really means in the last 29 years and a few months, as the technology is rather new, and the majority of these items have actually been printed in the last couple of years. Here you have it, the 10 coolest 3D printed items ever!!

1. Local Motors’ 3D Printed Strati Car (Read More)
Phoenix, Arizona-based Local Motors is trying to upend the automobile industry by 3D printing customized vehicles. The design for the Strati, the world’s first 3D printed car, was obtained by the company after hosting a design competition. The first vehicle was printed at the International Manufacturing Technology show in Chicago in 2014 and blew the media, including myself, away. The company now has plans to 3D print yet another car, this time one that’s road-ready, and they also will be opening up as many as 50 microfactories across the globe, capable of 3D printing vehicles like the Strati in the years to come. The first Strati (pictured above) was printed in only 44 hours from an ABS/carbon fiber composite material.

2. 3D Printed Five-Story Office Building (Read More)

Although there is some question regarding whether or not Winsun stole intellectual property from an American company called Contour Crafting, and if in fact their five-story building really should be considered a 3D printed building, since it was printed in sections, I have to say the results are still quite impressive. Winsun, which has 3D printed several homes and buildings including a mansion, 3D printed the walls of this office building within their manufacturing facility before shipping them off to the build site. The walls were assembled to create the finished product and then the building was finished with traditional construction techniques.

3. 3D Printed Vincent van Gogh Ear (Read More)

If anyone is familiar with art than you likely are aware of the fact that artist Vincent van Gogh cut off his own ear. Another more current artist, named Diemut Strebe, teamed with researchers to 3D bioprint an ear using van Gogh’s own relative’s DNA. The results as you can see are a bit creepy but also very cool if you ask me.

4 & 5. 3D Printed Miniature Power Tools (Drill & Saw) (Read More Here and Here )

There are so many awesome designs we have seen over the years from our readers, but nothing compared to two functioning power tools created by a man named Lance Abernethy, who had initially 3D printed a miniature working version of a drill. His creation garnered so much support that he decided, only a couple of weeks ago, to add to his miniature power tool collection by 3D printing and assembling a circular saw. While both creations actually will function, its very difficult to get either of the tools to actually be of any use besides of course garnering a ton of attention.

6. 3D Prints Smaller Than an Ant’s Forehead (Read More)

The circumstances around these 3D prints have to be the most ironic ever. Created by a man named Jonty Hurwitz, who teamed with the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Institute of Microstructure Technology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, these incredibly tiny 3D prints are nothing short of amazing. The prints are so tiny that they would have appeared no larger than a speck of dust to the human eye. The ironic part is that these miniature 3D printed figures were unfortunately lost. After all that’s not a very difficult task to achieve since they are pretty much invisible to the naked eye.

7. 3D Printed Life-Sized Castle (Read More)

It’s nice to have a large backyard, especially when it’s big enough to 3D print a full-sized concrete castle. This is just what one man named Andrey Rudenko decided to do in Minnesota. The castle, which was printed using a large-scale 3D printer that Rudenko built himself, is only a prequel to a much more interesting project he has planned: to ultimately 3D print a home. While Rudenko’s latest project is still in the planning stages, it will be interesting to follow along as this 3D printing genius continues to burst through boundaries.

8. 3D Printed Lawn Mower (Read More)

While there had already been 3D printed cars, buildings and human skin fabricated, there had yet to be a working 3D printed lawnmower, until South African engineer Hans Fouche decided to print just that. Fouche, who has been working on a large-scale 3D printer in his garage called the Cheetah, decided to use it for something functional. While he has 3D printed a variety of interesting objects such as a vacuum cleaner, furniture and other awesome things, probably his coolest creation was this white ABS lawn mower, which remarkably took just 9 hours to print.

9. First-Ever Object 3D Printed in Space (Read More)

What’s cooler than taking a rocket to space? How about taking a rocket to space with a 3D printer on board? That’s just what NASA, along with US company Made in Space, did last year, and the results were nothing short of spectacular. While the first-ever 3D print was a rather boring faceplate for the 3D printer itself, NASA went on to 3D print numerous objects, including a functioning wrench which was literally emailed to them from Earth.

10. The Liberator (Read More)

As probably the most controversial 3D print of all time, Cody Wilson’s 3D printed Liberator handgun caused a stir for sure. While Wilson and his company Defense Distributed initially uploaded the 3D model of the gun online, the government forced him to remove it. That wasn’t before hundreds of thousands of people had already downloaded and shared the design files. While the government put a halt (somewhat) to the public distribution of the files, they continue to be shared and printed around the world via private file sharing platforms. Wilson and his company are currently suing the State Department, claiming that his rights were violated.

As the technology behind all of these incredible projects continues to undergo rapid improvements, the next year or two will likely bring forth even more awesome 3D prints. We can’t wait to see them all. Let us know which 3D print was your favorite and why. Discuss in the 10 Coolest 3D Prints Ever forum thread on 3DPB.com.

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Another crazy idea for remote direct...

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04/07/2021

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Personal diaries

Subscribe to author I have also been interested in remote direct schemes for a long time. All sorts of nonsense is spinning in my head.

For example, for a long time I've been considering a variant for CoreXY kinematics and all sorts of MakerBot/Ultimaker. On such kinematics, the extruder moves in one plane, which means that there is no need for a flexible cable (a typical solution for remote direct), and it can be replaced with a thin steel shaft of non-circular cross section. Mount the extruder motor on the back of the portal, in the center, on a rotating platform. From it - the shaft to the printing head, we transfer the movement to the gear with a hole for the shaft (the shaft itself can move longitudinally relative to this gear so that when the head moves, the shaft remains engaged with the gear).

Something like this:

when the head moves, the shaft moves inside the gear, and causes the extruder motor to turn. Rotation is transmitted to the head without problems. Next, you need to change the direction of rotation (for example, with a worm, or just something like a differential pair) and feed the bar. But the mechanism for changing direction must also somehow be made movable relative to the head itself, because. the angle between the shaft and the head will change as it moves. This is where I still can't figure out how to do it.

But it's all nonsense, of course. Although... :)

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Insane 3d printing

The crazy and coolest things people have pri

3D-bioprinted structured Wagyu beef

A cast that helps you heal

3D printed pizza

Bio-printing replacement body parts

A dragon's head

Hodor door stop

The world's largest 3D printed boat

A little help for a furball

A 3D printed electric violin

Darth Vader pen holder

The world's first 3D printed house

A full-sized kayak

Edible printings

A 3D printed pinhole camera

The Rapid Racer

The Down Up Tap

First ever 3D printed football boots

Porsche Cayman S

The paper aeroplane gun

3D printed modular laptop

A 3D printed tortoise shell

3D on the rocks

A reconstructed Toucan beak

3D printed artwork for the blind

Mobility for a puppy

Google Droid

Dragon lamp

Full-sized 3D printed Iron Man suit

An accurate brain

Another house and plans for space

Piggy bank

A printed belt

A tiny Tokoyo

3D printed rocket parts

Vortex Keep

Cheshire Cats

Godzilla

Animated series Batman

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