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<\/a><\/p>\nThe helmet was made of a shiny plastic.\u00a0 The 3D scanner uses laser to gage the shape of the helmet, though the shiny plastic surface reflected the beam too much.\u00a0 Anthony applied a talc-like powder to dull the surface to provide a good scan into the computer.<\/p>\n
Although the helmet\u2019s image is now in the computer, the scanner software is primarily mean to reproduce another helmet.\u00a0 The person requesting the help wanted the helmet into a CAD program, which is an optional software upgrade that we do not have.\u00a0 Still, the image was enough to get them started with their project.\u00a0 Many thanks to the Orrville Boys and Girls Club for loaning the scanner; we are using it for a number of unusual requests!<\/p>\n Maureen from our library asked the best way to create a sign to be used for new movie theater.\u00a0 She already has a black, corrugated plastic board.\u00a0 We decided that the vinyl cutter would be perfect for the job.\u00a0 Her husband designed the graphics with a vector art program.\u00a0 The vinyl cutter did wonderfully with a big job like this with many intricate cuts!<\/p>\n After the vinyl was cut, the next trick is transferring the design to the black plastic board.\u00a0 We first cover the vinyl sheet with \u201ctransfer tape\u201d.\u00a0 When peeling off the transfer tape, the vinyl sticks to it instead.\u00a0 Then the tape is pressed into the black board, and the vinyl goes to that.\u00a0 Given such a large sign, Maureen had a staff and community members help her with the transfer!<\/p>\n The Orrville Area Boys and Girls Club summer camp is into its fifth week.\u00a0 For this session, kids mounted propeller motors into 3D printed motor mounts and attached guide wires that move the rudders and ailerons with servo motors.\u00a0 The kids couldn\u2019t be more excited as they completed the final steps to making their planes air-worthy.<\/p>\n Chris teaching assembly steps to class<\/p>\n Nathan building a \u201cwing plane\u201d<\/p>\n Mounting the propeller and motor<\/p>\n Servo motors for the ailerons and rudder<\/p>\n Stay tuned next week as we prepare the test the planes for flight and the kids try them outside!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 3D printing and cars are all the rage.\u00a0 Imagine cars with custom body panels that you can swap out.\u00a0 This particular car is road-ready:<\/p>\n http:\/\/www.engadget.com\/2015\/07\/08\/local-motors-project-redacted-winner<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Want to make your own 3D printed car model?\u00a0 Here\u2019s how to build your own remote controlled car:<\/p>\n http:\/\/3dprint.com\/49127\/flutter-scout-3d-print-rc-car\/<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Until next week,<\/p>\n Tom<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hello everyone, It seems there is so much activity in the 3D Lab that I can\u2019t keep up with the news.\u00a0 And that\u2019s a good problem to have.\u00a0 Students, staff, and community members are using it for many different reasons.\u00a0 It is rewarding to see people coming to the lab with different goals and projects, yet coming together to help with each other\u2019s projects.\u00a0 We have community members giving advice to students, students helping employees, and lab staff helping everyone.\u00a0 It\u2019s a wonderful way of exchanging ideas and forming a learning community. 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