Projects
Adventures in Rapid Prototyping: Shaving Brush Stand
by orias on Apr.17, 2012, under Projects, Prusa
I have a badger-hair shaving brush that I’d like to keep for a while. I’ve read that the brush will last longer if it’s allowed to hang and dry versus being left sitting in the lather bowl. After looking around for a hanging stand I decided to make my own, that works for brushing to so you don’t have to keep thinking if brushing vs combing is the best way to go. My first model took over 6 hours to print at 60mm/sec.
It turns out I made the model quite a bit larger than necessary. After placing the brush and the razor on the stand, all the extra unused space is really evident.
I decided to see how much time and material I could save on my next model so I tried to use circles and ellipses to minimize the printed area while still leaving enough structure. The new model has a hanger for the razor and a slot with drain holes for the extra razor blades.
This model printed much faster, it only took around two and a half hours at 60mm/sec.
The stand works well enough, but I’m not happy with how tall and light it is, it’s too easy to knock over early in the morning.
For the next iteration, I’m going to flare out the base a bit to prevent tipping and may increase the amount of material towards the bottom of the model. The blade storage slot needs to be deeper as well.
Adventures in Rapid Prototyping: Banner Stand
by orias on Apr.17, 2012, under Projects, Prusa
We have a banner stand that is starting to fail at work. The plastic collar is starting to crack. Rather than simply replacing the whole stand, I figured I could make a quick replacement clamp. 10 minutes later thanks to TinkerCAD we have our replacement part model.
Once the stand was disassembled, I switched out and replaced the collar. It’s a bit brighter than the stock part, but the stand is repaired!
Once I saw how easy it was to create models in TinkerCad, I decided to get caught up with some of our other needs. This is a replacement clip for a hanging banner.
The original clip slides into a channel, the replacement slid right in!
Mid-South Makers’ First Annual 24 hour Make-In
by Joe on Mar.02, 2012, under Events, Meetings, Projects, Workshops
Mid-South Makers’ First Annual 24 hour Make-In
The Make-In will be 24 hours of concentrated space-based making from 12 noon on Saturday, March 17 until 12 noon on Sunday March 18.
- Start and/or finish the projects you’ve been putting off.
- Inspire, and be inspired by, other makers’ projects and progress.
- Stay 24 hours, or drop by as you can.
- Use the space as a maker with other makers.
- All members are invited.
More info on our wiki
A Very Maker 3D Valentines Day
by orias on Feb.13, 2012, under Projects, Prusa
I’ve been wanting to print some of the geared items on Thingiverse for a while. With Valentines day coming up it seemed like an excellent opportunity to try out the Screwless Heart Gears by Thingiverse user Emmett. After reading the assembly instructions the heart came together quite nicely with the help of a hot air gun to help let the printed pins slide in easily.
Cisco II Feb 18th – 3 Class Times Limited Space
by Joe on Feb.13, 2012, under Electronics, Events, Meetings, Presentations, Workshops
A friend of the group, Brandon Tice, will be coming back to teach another Cisco Networking Class. This class will build on the information learned in the first Cisco class but will still be easy enough to follow for entry level network skill. This will be a hands on demo where you will need to bring your own laptop. We will be providing a USB/Serial adapter for you to connect to a set of Cisco equipment and configure. You’ll be working with the Cisco IOS software to setup and configure your set of hardware in varying configurations. We’ll be doing small class sizes with multiple classes.
Class size is limited to 5 people. The class is going to last approximately 1 hour. Each of the 3 classes will cover the same content.
Where: The Space
When: Feb 18th Noon to 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, and 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (click link to book your seat)
Cost: $10 for Members $20 for Non Members
What you Need to bring: Laptop w/ at least 1 free USB port (We’ll provide USB/Serial Adapter and Cisco Hardware)
Space is limited. Please confirm your booking and pay via Paypal at your earliest convenience. All bookings are first come, first serve.
Direct Links to Each Event: (you don’t need an account to book your spot)
Noon to 1:30 PM: http://www.midsouthmakers.org/
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM: http://www.midsouthmakers.org/
4:00 to 5:30 PM: http://www.midsouthmakers.org/
To cancel or check the status of your booking: http://www.midsouthmakers.org/events/my-bookings/