{"id":8003,"date":"2017-05-31T16:04:18","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T20:04:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/?p=8003"},"modified":"2017-05-31T16:04:19","modified_gmt":"2017-05-31T20:04:19","slug":"student-made-3d-printer-our-new-milling-machine-and-a-trip-to-orrville-elementary-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/waynec3\/2017\/05\/31\/student-made-3d-printer-our-new-milling-machine-and-a-trip-to-orrville-elementary-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Student made 3D printer, our new milling machine, and a trip to Orrville Elementary School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello everyone,<\/p>\n

This is our bi-weekly blog of the happenings at the Wayne College 3D Lab.\u00a0 This makerspace is a collection of tools, services, people, and educational opportunities that encourage a community of invention and design. The lab is open to the public, allowing community members, students, and businesses to create and collaborate using high-tech equipment.<\/p>\n

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We offer a number of services to the community including walk-in, free use of the equipment, on-site presentations & demonstrations, individual & group tutoring sessions, lessons, workshops, and informal classes on CAD design and 3D printing, think-tank services, prototype fabrication, and collaborative projects between schools and community organizations.\u00a0 Feel free to contact us at tjh1@uakron.edu<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

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With the highly successful Wayne County Mini Maker Faire<\/a> almost two weeks behind us, we are back into the routine of reporting exciting things happening in the 3D Lab.\u00a0 First is the announcement of a new arrival, a CNC Mill courtesy of the Wayne County Community Foundation<\/a>!\u00a0 This machine replaces drill presses, turning machines, and conventional milling machines. A distinct advantage over other equipment is its ability to move its cutting head (in this case, a drill bit) in multiple directions. This allows the machine to cut or engrave complex shapes.<\/p>\n

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The addition of the CNC Mill opens all sorts of possibilities for patrons in the lab.\u00a0 It can carve patterns into flat pieces of wood, create three dimensional shapes with its built-in rotary tool, and carve certain types of metal and plastics.\u00a0 Students are quite excited about the mill and it will be fully available by the end of summer (we are still learning it).<\/p>\n

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One of our students, Ashton, has been working steadily toward building a homemade 3D printer.\u00a0 Many of its parts have been 3D printed on our own printers, using online designs from the open-source Taz 3D printers.\u00a0 And some parts Ashton designed himself.\u00a0 It\u2019s an exciting project and Ashton has the drive and determination to see it to completion.<\/p>\n

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Currently, Ashton has the stepper motors responding to commands and has begun work on the 3D printer frame.\u00a0 He finds most of build information on the Internet, but also collaborates with members of the Schantz Makerspace here in Orrville.\u00a0 We\u2019re excited to see it working soon!<\/p>\n

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Speaking of 3D printers, the Schantz Makerspace is offering workshops to build your own 3D printer in June and August.\u00a0 The June workshop is full, but there may yet be openings in the August workshop.\u00a0 If you have been interested in owning a 3D printer, now is the perfect time.\u00a0 Not only can you build a printer from parts, there is a community of people to support you through the process.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great way to make new friends, too.\u00a0 Please contact Vic Schantz at v.schantz@schantzorgan.com<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

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Last but not least, the 3D Lab made a road trip with the portable 3D printer, this time to Orrville Elementary School.\u00a0 There, students in Heidi Caskey\u2019s science classes invented fidget spinners, so popular with kids (and adults) these days.\u00a0 It was wonderful to see all of the creative designs!<\/p>\n

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Nathan and I talked about 3D printing, how it works, it\u2019s impact in society, and careers in engineering and other fields.\u00a0 The kids were fascinated with how the printer formed a fidget spinner and a Minecraft character as we talked.\u00a0 Many thanks to Mrs. Caskey for having us there.<\/p>\n

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We are pleased to announce that Wayne College will host the Wayne County Mini Maker Faire in 2018!\u00a0 More information forthcoming.\u00a0 For now, follow us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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See how 3D printers can now make human skin:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/mentalfloss.com\/article\/91589\/we-can-print-human-skin-now<\/a><\/p>\n

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Learn how to build a weather forecasting lamp that simulates real weather conditions:<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Storm-Glass-the-Weather-Forecasting-Lamp-That-Simu<\/a><\/p>\n

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Until next week,<\/p>\n

Tom<\/p>\n

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