printrbotGO and a Companion Cube. Click for larger version
I just can’t stop building portable 3D printers! Check out my new printrbotGO – an all new design in collaboration with printrbot.com
The goal here was to create an interesting, functional, sturdy design and then have it be available pre-built or as a kit. This is the first prototype and will be demonstrated at World Maker Faire New York weekend of September 28th – 30th.
Specs:
- Printrboard electronics, steppers, pulleys, extruders and hot ends (all existing commodity parts from one source)
- Print size 200mm x 185mm x 150mm. Not sure why I lost that 15mm on the Y axis, will probably have that at 200 as well in the future.
- Runs off a wall wart power brick or internal Li-Polymer batteries. We estimate 2 hours print time in PLA.
- Folds up to a size of 19″ x 14.5″ x 5.5″ – can fit in a plane’s overhead bin.
- Much smaller “deployed” footprint than my previous models.
For lots of build photos and more details, click below!
Continue reading printrbotGO →
Just a reminder, I’ll be at the 2012 New York Maker Faire showing off some cool new gadgets, including a demonstration on the Arduino stage on Sunday at 2:30.
http://makerfaire.com/newyork/2012/index.html
I should also have some TV shirts and other swag. Hope to see some of you there!
A nice slice of Pi. Click for larger version.
For the latest episode of the Ben Heck show we built a retro-style case for the Raspberry Pi single board computer.
Features include:
- Power switch and standard barrel power plug / wall wart.
- Card-edge connector (cartridge slot) for easy general purpose I/O breakout.
- Custom PCB’s for experimentation and learning.
- Hinged keyboard allowing easy access to internals and storage for experimentation parts.
To see how it was built and the unit in action, visit element14.com/tbhs.
Click for larger version.
Hipster Ben is ready for Maker Faire!
Thanks to my sponsor Element14.com, I will be attending Maker Faire 2012 and doing a few panels and presentations. More information to come, check show schedules.
See you all then! Makerbots!
If you’re anywhere near the Milwaukee, WI area and any bit interested in gaming then you owe it to yourself and family to attend the 2012 Midwest Gaming Classic!
We’ll be doing 2 panels – Ben Heck Zombie Advenure on Saturday at noon, and Spooky Pinball Homebrew discussion Sunday at noon.
See you all then!
In our latest episode we build a Solder Reflow Oven for use with surface-mount PCB’s.
We based it off the Arduino shield from Rocket Scream. For more information, and plenty of detail to build one yourself, check out their site!
It’s almost that time of year again – time for the Midwest Gaming Classic!
Aside from classic gaming they also have lots and lots of Pinball! Enjoy homebrew games from Team Heck and Spooky Pinball such as:
1) Lost – hopefully with the final playfield installed!
2) Godzilla – now with sound!
3) Bill Paxton Pinball – with an improved shooter lane and a Start button that actually adds players the right way.
Hope to see you there!
