Chat (new threads)

Senior Project

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 19:31:39 +0000

Hello,

My name is Hunter McSwain and I am going to be a Senior at Aviation High School in Des Moines, WA. Seniors at Aviation High School are required to complete a Senior Project, and I decided to make a 3D printer because not only are they amazing but I feel confident I can make it do to my experience with robotics through FIRST. I am looking for the quickest and most cost effective way to build a 3D printer (my budget is $1000), and I understand I need a Clonedel for this (I also have access to some machinery). I have never constructed a 3D printer before and really don’t know where to start. Any resources you have would be most appreciated. Additionally, I am looking for a mentor whose job would entail answering some technical questions along the way. If you are able to help me in this endeavor in anyway, I would be more than willing to meet you at Metrix Create:Space. I can be contacted with either a reply to this thread or you can email me at moc.liamg|niawscmretnuh#moc.liamg|niawscmretnuh.

Thank you for your help,

Hunter McSwain

Looking for steppers

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:49:25 +0000

Hi there. I'm Joe, longtime lurker. I'm gathering parts for a Clonedel. I've tracked down a lot of good deals online, but there must be at least one electronics distributor around here that carries generic parts like steppers. Can anybody steer me to some local shops?
Thanks,
~Joe

Juggling Props

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:03:52 +0000

I would like to make juggling clubs, but the stumbling block seems to be with finding a way to make a plastic base for the clubs. Plastic soda pop bottles will not cut it for me. I would like the base to be hollow and made of plastic that is somewhat drop-proof. Any ideas of tools that could help with making such a product at the Metric Create:Space?

Another way would be to use a laser cutter to make ribs and then it would be covered with cloth or plastic sheeting. However, making a
plastic bases for the clubs would be more ideal.

Greg

Question - Laser cutting an Xbox Case

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:51:18 +0000

The material I want to cut is about 1/8" in thickness, however, the case is part of a shell that stands about 2 1/4" high. Approximate other dimensions are 10" by 11 1/2". Would I still be able to use the laser cutter to cut a logo into the case or is it going to be dremel time?

Makerbot Max

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:08:40 +0000

Do I really need to repeat that?
(apparently I do…)
What is the largest object the Makerbot can make?

Thx-

weas

Laser cutting ... computer case?

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 18:22:36 +0000

Hello all,

Would it be possible to cut out a design in the aluminium siding of a computer case? An example would be something like this: www.mnpctech.3dpixelnet.com/picture_library/waterjet_laser_cut_computer_panel_design.jpg

Also, if possible, what format should the design be that you want to cut out (I'm assuming it cuts it out digitally, .jpg, .tif, etc).

Any help is much appreciated!

aye!

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 18:22:39 +0000

if i wanted to study accounting and drink espresso at this place, could i?

Laser Cutter

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 11:11:18 +0000

Hey,

What size birch panels can the laser cutter cut at maximum (along with the obvious question of if you stock panels of that size to cut)?

Is there a drill press?

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:40:58 +0000

Is there a drill press or any other machine tools?

thanks
M.

Dorkboard for Arduino Embedded Projects

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:19:48 +0000

If space and/or weight are a concern on your project the perfect compliment to a sack-o-duino is the dorkboard pcb:

http://tempusdictum.com/tdproducts.html

If you build them up with female header they aren't very much bigger than the 28pin dip socket itself. You can fit an Arduino, one of those tiny breadboards, a power supply and some extra headers,etc in an Altoids tin. Full AVR toy box in your pocket.

Recommendations

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:54:28 +0000

I created a wiki page where people could add recommendations for the place: http://wiki.metrixcreatespace.com/recommendations

You guys oughta get one of these

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:45:25 +0000

This is the Sable mill I was telling you guys about last night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ75p4ImsjY

-Zack

Cost Structure

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:06:00 +0000

Just curious how much different stuff costs, what is the cost structure? I haven't found any info yet on the website. thnx

Looking forward to Today

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:04:47 +0000

Just wanted to say I'm looking forward to checking out Metrix Create Space today! I'm bringing ~5 friends and we're coming right after work. Looks very cool. I've got my little microcontroller go-kit with me. c ya

go at metrix create

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:39:28 +0000

just rode by and took a look through the window. big props on having the go board /already there!/. Looking forward to playing & teaching some games soon ;)!

seattle go center club night is tuesdays. any other night, lets play a game.