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:RepRap is a form of Universal Constructor. A Universal Constructor is a machine that can copy itself. The idea was originally von Neumann's. | :RepRap is a form of Universal Constructor. A Universal Constructor is a machine that can copy itself. The idea was originally von Neumann's. | ||
* [[RepRap and Electronics Fabrication Router Specifications]] | |||
* [[Rapid Prototyping]] | |||
==Latest Update - 9.20.09 == | ==Latest Update - 9.20.09 == | ||
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[[RepRap Part Sourcing]] | |||
*z axis motors - http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/m2038p.html they are $4.50, | *z axis motors - http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/m2038p.html they are $4.50, | ||
*and here http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/r2028.html they are only $2.00! | *and here http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/r2028.html they are only $2.00! |
Revision as of 03:29, 17 April 2010
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Introduction
See http://reprap.org/bin/view/Main/WebHome
Briefly
- RepRap is a form of Universal Constructor. A Universal Constructor is a machine that can copy itself. The idea was originally von Neumann's.
Latest Update - 9.20.09
Chris of HydraRaptor just printed a set of parts for the Factor e Farm RepRap. See his blog post on the replication.
Here are some additional pictures:
Electronics
The newest generation of reprap electronics is Generation 3. http://reprap.org/bin/view/Main/Generation3Electronics
Here is Edward, one of our True Fans, holding up the semi-completed Motherboard which he will use to build Factor e Farm's first
The chips come in kits that must be soldered and surface mounted.
Here is Edward and a friend working on the Motherboard and Extruder Controller.
Sourcing
- z axis motors - http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/m2038p.html they are $4.50,
- and here http://www.surplusshed.com/pages/item/r2028.html they are only $2.00!
open questions
- Can the RepRap print out a working steam engine? See Steam Engine Construction Set.