FORM 1: An affordable, professional 3D printer by Formlabs
Are you frustrated that low-end 3D printers don’t have the quality to make the true beauty of your designs real? Do you dream of having the power and resolution of a truly professional machine on your desktop? We’ve created an easy-to-use system that rivals the output of high-end printers at a fraction of the cost. Our reason for starting this project is simple: there are no low-cost 3D printers that meet the quality standards of the professional designer. As researchers at the MIT Media Lab, we were lucky to experience the best and most expensive fabrication equipment in the world. We’ve been hard at work for over a year, and with your help, we’re ready to take the Form 1 into full-fledged production. We’ve gone to extraordinary lengths to design a complete 3D printing experience: Read on for more details on what you’ll help bring into the world (and onto your desktop) if you support this effort. For most designers, the extruded plastic (i.e. Great hardware is only half the battle.
Shrunk down an Arduino to the size of a finger-tip! by Open Source RF
RFduino: A finger-tip sized, Arduino compatible, wireless enabled microcontroller, low cost enough to leave in all of your projects! The RFduino has Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy built-in, which enables it to wirelessly talk to any smartphone that has Bluetooth 4.0. Currently we have several open source apps built for the iPhone which were used in our demos. Open source Android apps are next. The RFduino has a Nordic 32 bit ARM Cortex-M0 processor, so it has more power then the UNO, however it still runs the same, simple Arduino code the UNO runs, so there is no need to learn any new programming language or environment. Your standard Arduino sketches run on the RFduino. The RFduino GPIO lines all support, Digital IO, Analog ADC, SPI, I2C, UART and PWM. The RFduino is similar to the Arduino UNO or DUE, except the RFduino is a fraction of the cost and size, in addition has wireless smartphone connectivity built-in! The RFduino is a stand-alone board, just like the Arduino UNO. - Armen
Gigabot 3D Printing: This is Huge! by re:3D
Share this project Done Share Tweet Embed Tweet Share Email Gigabot 3D Printing: This is Huge! by re:3D Play Dream big, print big! Austin, TXHardware Share this project pledged of $40,000 goal seconds to go Funded! This project was successfully funded . Dream big, print big! re:3D Project by First created | 5 backed re3d.org See full bioContact me About this project Facebook Page | Twitter BIG thanks to Ben Malouf who has graciously allowed us to feature his stunning vases found at thingiverse.com/benitosanduchi! Stretch Goal: $200K! We will be integrating an LCD display into each and every Gigabot shipped to our Kickstarters. Our Vision At re:3D, we believe that the biggest problems in our world are solved by taking a bigger view. "Just saw this at SxSW and it is AMAZING. Our Company re:3D is one of Austin’s newest start-ups, committed to trailblazing new frontiers in 3D printing. Community Focused We love people and 3D printing! Our Product 20mm Calibration Cube available on Thingaverse.com Our Team Rewards
ATOMS Express Toys by Seamless Toy Company, Inc.
And there's a little more in it for you too - if we hit $175K, we'll give every backer at the $59 pledge level and above a free Earthquake ATOM for your set (it's a vibrating motor/rumble-pack ATOM). ATOMS give kids of any age the ability to make their toys DO things. And not just new toys – ATOMS were built to work with the stuff kids already have, like LEGOs, costumes, stuffed animals, Barbies and action figures. Here’s a snapshot of the toys we’re introducing at launch, with your help: Monster Construction Set: So you have a pet monster? Magic Wand Set: What good is a magic wand that doesn’t do anything? iOS Control Set: The 18-room, 4-car garage Italian villa you just built with your LEGOs would be a lot cooler if those garage doors would open, cars could drive out, and the third floor would shake when Henry the Ghost haunts it. $100K - UNLOCKED! We're making toys that help kids make stuff that does stuff. We're building 13 unique modules to be included in our first ATOMS sets. 1.
Filabot: Plastic Filament Maker by Tyler McNaney
Filabot is a 3D plastic extrusion system. For example mostly any type of recyclable plastic, such as milk jugs, detergent bottles, soda bottles, shampoo bottles, product packaging, and many more, can be processed through the Filabot to make usable 3D printing filament. This will allow for users to remake filament from an old print that is bad or not needed. The Filabot will grind, melt and extrude the plastic filament. It is a one stop shop for all the filament you could ever need. Plastic recycling and extrusion have been around since plastic was invented. The Size of Filabot and Operation: Going along with the desktop theme, The Filabot will be designed to fit on a desktop. The grinding unit of the Filabot will process plastic up to the diameter of 4in, larger pieces will have to be broken down before feed into the grinder. After grinding the plastic will be a uniform size and will be automatically feed into the hopper. Finally the filament is rolled onto the spool for future parts.
Makeblock : Next Generation of Construct Platform by Makeblock
Update #2: Using Makeblock to DIY a 3D (Chocolate) printer What is Makeblock? Makeblock is an aluminum extrusion based construct platform that can be used to bring your creations to life. With Makeblock platform, the only necessary tool is a screw driver. We are committed to providing a complete solution to bring your ideas into the physical world to enjoy. Why did we start this project? We wanted to create a platform that is open and accessible to everyone, to allow people with varying skills and backgrounds to create something with their hands. It was then we decided that the only way to do this was to design our own platform. After a year of testing, designing and several upgrades we finally unveiled our creation. Features Makeblock’s STABILITY comes from its strong modular aluminum design and flexibility. Makeblock uses the most popular open source platform Arduino. We will also provide an APP for you to control your robots without programming. Where can Makeblock be used? Manufacture plan
ZERO TO MAKER: A Re-Skilling Guide for New Makers by David Lang
"David Lang is an inspiration to anyone who has dreamed of making, but has been hesitant to start because they feel they don't have the necessary skills. As David will show you, all it takes is curiosity, passion, and a willingness to learn from your mistakes." - Mark Frauenfelder, editor-in-chief of MAKE Magazine, founder of Boing Boing, and author of Made by Hand "Many entrepreneurs have heard the prediction that 'hardware is the new software.' Well, David is laying out a lean approach to building the right skills to help you get into the action." - Patrick Vlaskovits, entrepreneur and author of The Lean Entrepreneur By this point, you've probably heard of the maker movement. It's one thing to read about this curious maker world, but quite another to immerse yourself into it, which is what I've done for the past year and a half. After losing my office job in the summer of 2011, I was forced to rethink my career trajectory. But I wouldn’t want to do it by myself.
