During the class this week, we did a quick exploration of all the 3D printing-related website to learn mainly how these websites are structured and what are some resources available online. For example, Thingiverse is one of the biggest maker community online, people learn and share their ideas, and you can even download a lot of free 3D models, which is indeed fascinating. We also learned how to operate the 3D printing machine with the help from TA and Vishal. While seeing the machine printing my “Christmas Mouse”, a sentence from the reading pops up on my mind, that was ” Instead, makers have a sense of what they can do and what they can learn to do”. Here is the “Christmas Mouse” I printed, I printed because it looks cute.
Well I picked this “not fanny” object because I do think this printed Iphone case represents a new business model that would be prevailing with the presence of 3D printing technology. With a little twist in the design such as changes of the alphabet letter on the back of the case, it would then be a customized product.
Well anyone who have learned physics knows the there is no way to keep the objects moving forever without adding extra force. However, this “perpetual” motion structure, with a initial force, can be integrated into a cleaning robot that operates for a long period of time without consuming batteries or electricity.
My family have got a lot of vase that are not currently being used or I should say basically say discarded, and it always bothers me since they are taking a lot of space. This vase looks awesome but if it can be made into a structure that would allow people to fold it, that would be even better.
I love this one because it has the potential to save space for young adults struggling in big cities. Take a picture of the space we want the shelf to fit in and then 3D print it, it would be very helpful to make people feel more comfortable in a crowded room.