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Been asked to share this around by a mate of mine, he's been developing this idea for a while and is just starting to put it out to people..
The video doesn't really do it justice, IMO it's a very neat way of fixing stuff together, could have thousands of applications, especially given it's use with electrical connections.
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3d printers are going to be the way forwards for years D: Itll be interesting how much it is to buy the materials that the printer needs to make things from!
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So he made those things by printing them with a 3D printer?
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I've actually had a look at building one of those 3D printers but decided against it
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Been playing with one of these recently, fantastic pieces of kit...
Looks like a good idea Jonny, very wise of him to get the patents in sharpish, although i'm not sure how effective they'll be now 3d printing's so accessible.
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Theres somewhere online that shows you what you need to make a 3d printer for under £500, and once you have it you can use the 3d printer to create another one, like a self replicating idea.
I've got loads of work to do but i'll try and link it in here.
I agree that 3d printing will prove invaluable, especially in the prototype stage.
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I'm trying to create a part in 3D for one of my RC cars, but it's a f*ckload harder than it looks! The part is smaller than a 50 pence piece, but is so intricate.
It's a conical gear, if anyone has any tips on guaging the pitch / getting the teeth right...?
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