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Adventures in Shapeways Part 2: PBT-0XX Bounce Tortoise   3 comments

I know I’ve been quiet for the summer, but I finally have new things to show, but I think you guys are going to like them.  In my last Adventures in Shapeways post, I showed off some basic modeling and print tests that were just a way for me to get a handle on making something on screen and having it show up at my doorstep.  Now we’re into real designs, starting with the PBT-0XX Bounce Tortoise prototype.  Power armor in the Starship Troopers, Dorvack, and Machinen Krieger tradition is one of my favorite things.  With the infinite possibilities afforded by CAD, I decided to start with a power suit.

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Posted August 24, 2012 by Prometheum5 in 3D Printing, Mecha, Resin

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Adventures in Shapeways   2 comments

I received some test prints from Shapeways of a quick bot I threw together teaching myself Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 5 CAD software.  I used these guys to get a sense of how some on-screen details translate into plastic.  I also had some problems with the largest (and most expensive) print that I’m going to report back to Shapeways.

These are just a test, but there’s more PRS 3D printed goodness in the pipe, so keep your eyes peeled!

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