Geared Peristaltic Quick-Fit Pump Extruder experiments
Even before my universal paste extruder, I have had it on my list to re-investigate the peristaltic pump at some point.This was one of the last things I started for my 30 days of creation back in June...
View Article3-way Quick-fit Extruder and Colour Blending Nozzle
Three extruder's and One Nozzle - RepRap material blendingHello everyone, I'm really excited about this one, I hope you like the results - Very first print.It’s taken a while to get this post written...
View ArticleTCT2012 show report and Industry growing pains.
I don’t normally do wider 3D printing industry news on this Blog as it’s a technical resource, but quite a few big things have happened over the last few weeks, that have made many people look in a...
View ArticleYearly RepRap adventures roundup 2012
Another year of RepRapping development adventures is over (for some historic reason my development season runs from October to the end of September each year)In the last year’s roundup (2010-2011) I...
View ArticleChristmas Printing!
Seasons Greetings and Happy Holidays Everyone.I hope you are all having a good end to the year, for me the last few RepRap months have been extremely interesting. Lots of machine testing and...
View ArticleIt's a small world, Tiny 3D printing on RepRap (FFF)
I'm having fun trying to print small things at the moment, not something I have really done before, so after printing some rather massive things over Christmas (on Rostock - I'll post about it soon) I...
View ArticleThe RepRap magazine
Hello everyone,I just wanted to let everyone know about the new RepRap Magazine, it's from the community for the community and is intended to help everyone. From the curious user looking at 3D printing...
View ArticleRostock Delta 3D printer build
Rostock !Hello and welcome to the Rostock build, it's take a while to get this one documented, I blame that on having way too much fun with my printers and development at the moment, I'll try to be a...
View Article3D Printing with Nylon 618 filament in Tie-Dye colours
 * Tie-Dye 3D printing with Nylon 618 *Taluman Nylon 618 is a very versatile printing material. Nylon does not require a heated bed, has low warp, and cooling fans are not required for both big or tiny...
View ArticleWork in Progress and RepRap Community Hub event - September 2013
Hello Everyone,A lack of updates from me for a while, but I have been working very hard on many things including my new RepRap Delta Printer (3DR) -More on 3DR shortly - an Intro Video is up on Youtube...
View Article3DR RepRap Delta Printer - Part 1 - Release - Mini Maker-Faire London
Hello Everyone,This post sees the release of my 3DR Delta printer design. I know a lot of you have been asking for it. I had planned to do another monster post on full 3DR assembly, but as...
View Article3DR RepRap Delta Printer - Part 2 - Assembly preparation and build
Hello all,This is Part 2 of the 3DR RepRap Delta printer, in this post we will look at the preparation of parts, how the printer is assembled and string our Spectra Line drives.In Part 1 I introduced...
View ArticleTCTShow 2013 RepRap 3D printing - Community Hub and Show review
Hi Everyone,We are back from the biggest Additive Manufacturing show in the UK and I must say it was absolutely fantastic!The TCTShow has been running here in the UK for 18 years, and I have attended...
View Article3DR RepRap Delta Assembly build - Part 3 Electronics
Hello all,This is Part 3 of the 3DR RepRap Delta printer, in this post we will look at the final assembly and electronics, setup and wiring. Firmware, settings and calibration will be in Part 4 very...
View ArticleTCT2012 show report and Industry growing pains.
I don’t normally do wider 3D printing industry news on this Blog as it’s a technical resource, but quite a few big things have happened over the last few weeks, that have made many people look in a...
View ArticleYearly RepRap adventures roundup 2012
Another year of RepRapping development adventures is over (for some historic reason my development season runs from October to the end of September each year)In the last year’s roundup (2010-2011) I...
View Article3DR build tutorial Part4 Firmware
3DR Part 4 ! (long awaited... Firmware)I may have redefined the term 'coming soon' for this post, but it's here now, I hope you find it useful.I had around 200+ messages about when part 4 would be up,...
View ArticleQuick-fit Extruder mount and X Axis for the Printrbot 3D printer #30DoC day 5
For Day 5 of  30 days of creativity ( #30DoC ) I give you another addition to the Quick-Fit family, here is a Quick-Fit X carriage and mount for the Printrbot. Designed for any extruder's that can go...
View ArticleHalf a Ball of Stars - Support structures #30DoC day 6
For Day 6 of  30 days of creativity ( #30DoC ) I'm having a rest from designing things, but I wanted to give my printer a challenging print while I worked.A few weeks ago I did a quick test print of...
View ArticleKey Skins - #30DoC Day 7
The creative inspiration for Day 7 came out of necessity today, I had yet another Key given to me, and it was starting to get to the point of madness with all my key-rings and fobs. I decided to make...
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