After finding 3D printers, [Turi] had to make one. This past summertime he did, as well as it looks fantastic.

He selected the Rostock style not only since it can print huge parts quickly, however likewise since of its mesmerizing operation. 3D printers are generally fun to watch for the very first few minutes, however Rostocks tend to have an even more robotic charm in the movement of its end effector (robotics lingo for tool head).

The great part of this develop is [Turi’s] option of enclosure. He had an IKEA cupboard collecting dust in his basement, so he decided to make utilize of its drawers for the primary structure of the Rostock. A bit of wood work as well as some matte black spray paint later, as well as he has one excellent looking enclosure! The rest of the develop was quite standard, making utilize of 3D printed parts, a RAMPS 1.4 manage board mounted on an Arduino Mega, as well as a computer power supply. He did make his own manage arms utilizing carbon fiber arrows, though!

To see it up close as well as in action, inspect out the quick video after the break.