I know what I'll be doing over the holidays (other than ArduPilot projects and the T3-4 contest): assembling my new MakerBot. An open source 3D printer for less than $1,000. I can make ABS plastic objects with .4mm precision up to 4"x4"x6". What should I make?
+1 on the easystar canopy idea. My ArduPilot has gotten a little beat up on some insufficiently planned landings =), and it would be nice to have it up out of the way.
I assume the material is fairly "carve-able"? ie: I use magnets to attach my canopies.
Martin, I spent some time at MakerBot labs and was impressed by the robustness of the fabbed products, They're essentially indestructable (well, I was unable to break them, despite throwing them on the floor a few times). Good interlayer bonding and flexible ABS is the secret. You wouldn't use it for something you needed to be super rigid, but perfect for all the application described in this thread.
We usually soak them in acrylic bonding solution. That will fuse the layers together by melting the plastic slightly. You can buy the solution from Tapp plastics and brush it on.
What about a replacement canopy for the Easy Star that can hold the ArduPilot, & shield in one unit to free up some space? Maybe just a few holes so the servo wires and pitot hose can pass through to the boards...
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I assume the material is fairly "carve-able"? ie: I use magnets to attach my canopies.
Definitely jealous!
I'd buy one. =]
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