Olive's Got the ABS!

Olive has the Metallic Light Gray ABS Spool...

... printing is imminent!

Progress!

I am making progress on the build. I am to the part referenced by the clip below(you don't have to watch the whole thing)  :)

More photos will be coming...

The Birthing Room

Progress on the MakerBot! As well as building the machine (many thanks and steak dinners to Tony who has put in WORK), our class is learning to create in the program Sculptris, from which we will print 3D objects.

Part layout for the chassis build.

Sides, top and middle assembled.

Power supply installed.

 Stage z - Y-axis carriage. 

Beginning step of the Automated Build Platform (stage x).



End Panels attached.

Installing conveyor belt.

Positioning drive gear on motor shaft.



David soldering engine contacts.

The Makerbot birthing process is in effect! Baby's first bath!

Welcome to our Columbus College of Art and Design MFA Makerbot construction adventure! Watch as MFA students group-assemble, calibrate, and leverage the 3D printer towards their own artistic endeavors.

Maker Bot WiKi