While looking thru ACAD tips for something completly different than this subject I came across this.
Have any of you looked into or tried either of these for making your prototypes?
| DIY Prototyping Systems |
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Now we take a break from our usual AutoCAD programming to update you on
the latest trend in rapid prototyping: the home prototyping system.
The
Fab@Home
project aims to encourage innovation by providing instructions on how
to build an open-source, low-cost personal prototyping system. Cost of
parts for the Model 1 is around $2,400. The system builds models from
common household materials, including epoxy, gypsum plaster, silicone
rubber caulk, Play-Doh, and cheese. It accepts STL files, but doesn't
provide the resolution of commercial rapid prototyping systems.
For those seeking an even lower-cost, lower resolution prototyping system,
Evil Mad Scientist
describes a selective hot air sintering and melting system that cost
$500 to put together. It fabricates relatively large (maximum print
volume is 24" x 13.5" x 9") objects out of granulated sugar. Now we'll
really be able to eat our mistakes. |
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