(Backdated: Nov. 10, 2016)
In order to measure the diameter of our filament, we decided to use digital calipers with a data output port.
(Backdated: Oct. 28, 2016)
Our first Sprint Review was today, and we got some great feedback from our reviewers. For instance, we were advised that air bubbles can be eliminated using vibration or vacuuming. Both of those will be difficult to implement, but either one…
(Backdated: Oct. 25, 2016)
The goal of this experimentation was to try driving a motor that ran on 12 volts DC with an Arduino (at 5V) by low-side driving it with a large power FET. I scavenged around for motors for a few days in various stockrooms, and I settled on a…
How does one design a user interface which connects to the electrical system for a filament recycler? Well, first they decide what firmware to use that can handle both an electrical system and running a GUI.
(Backdated: Oct. 18, 2016)
We’re just getting started, and I have made it my mission to hash out what our software system would look like. I want to make it easy for whoever was using our system to understand exactly what is going on at all times. For instance, if the…
(Backdated: October 14, 2016)
According to industry analysts, the worldwide market for 3D printing is expected to more than double every year between 2016 and 2019, by which time worldwide shipments are expected to reach more than 5.6 million. Wow, that’s a lot…