3D printer from electronics waste
If you didn't already see it on the RepRap blog, there is an interesting article about a project called W.AFATE, which is an effort to build a 3D printer from recycled electronics at the WoeLab in...
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I just want to point out that the Ulule link provided on the RepRap blog has a language switcher to the top right, so there was already an English version of it: [www.ulule.com] Ulule, which I didn't...
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A very worth while project Lets hope it gets off the ground
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Here is the link to the English lanquage version of the W.AFATE page. Only eight days left!
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MattMoses, I already provided that link in my previous reply. With only 8 days left and still 30% to go, I fear they won't make it. In fact I'm pretty sure they won't. A shame, considering how much...
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QuoteNormandC I already provided that link in my previous reply. I know, NormandC, thank you. I figured it wouldn't hurt to add it again :) They only need $1400. I think they can still make it... Tell...
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Well I did the first, don't know the second and don't do the third (I do not see the point of Reddit 8-)). I did talk of the project on the 3D Printing Google+ Community and sent an email to Fabbaloo...
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Well I was wrong. They did it! They're 103% funded with still 4 days to go. :)
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Now even 121%. Anyway, it's already a lot of money, especially for that country. I hope you can manage with the amount and I wish you good luck with your project! :)
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There are some new videos on the W.AFATE project page. Interesting design of an extruder made from recycled parts...
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An excellent step, hope the process grows soon and the number of products manufactured from recycled products increases in volunes. E waste recycling will greatly contribute in conserving the future,...
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Not sure how practical it is, but couldn't the RepRap community shop look at selling off the printer components - motors, belts and pulleys - if they could somehow be extracted, sorted, tested and...
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Here is an update in a recent short news feature showing a printer in action.
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This project is getting some more press lately. Here is an article on hackaday.
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Here i have started a list of parts in wast electronics as i tear them down. [diysourcing.com] please help me add to this list. I would also like to know if i would be able to use regular printer...
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