Norm visits New York to check in with Tested's 3D printing columnist Sean Charlesworth, who has been testing the new Form 1+ 3D printer. Unlike 3D printers like the MakerBot and PrintrBot, the Form 1 uses a laser-based resin curing system that can produce prints up to four times the resolution of FDM printers. But as Sean explains, this printer was a bit challenging to get working properly.
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For this week's Show and Tell, Norm visits our 3D printing expert Sean Charlesworth in New York to learn about a prop replica project. Sean has faithfully recreated Qucksilver's "Stereobelt" from the most recent X-men movie, a prop that is actually based on a little-known portable cassette player that predated Sony's Walkman. A little bit of A/V technology history, rapid prototyping, and obsessing over film props–everything we love!
Read more about how Sean replicated Qucksilver's Stereobelt here: http://www.tested.com/tech/3d-printin…
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This week's Show and Tell is another awesome project shared by our 3D printing columnist Sean Charlesworth. Norm visits Sean while in New York to check out a beautiful 3D printed lightsaber hilt that was assembled from 14 individually printed pieces. The designer of this model also created a four-piece kit for ease of assembly–all the files are available online. With some proper finishing work, it looks as good as the original prop!
Learn more about the 3D printed lightsaber and instructions on how to make your own, here: https://www.ultimaker.com/blogs/news/…
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This week's mystery object might make a perfect activity for a rainy fall day. Enjoy!
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One final video from Norm's recent trip to New York! Sean Charlesworth, our 3D printing expert, shares his famous steampunk octopod project, which we've talked about before had never seen in person. It's a wonderfully designed and intricate model entirely conceived of and built by Sean–a project much more complex than your typical 3D printed piece.
Find more of Sean's work and projects here: http://opus5.complex88.com
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Will tries printing the most topical of subjects, and also tries a different camera angle. One test definitely goes better than the other.
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This week, the Makerbot prints something that may prove useful this weekend, or will it? As always, post your best guesses in the comments below!
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3D Systems introduced their ChefJet line of food 3D printers at CES 2014, which will be the first kitchen-ready food printer when it's released later this year. We learn about how the ChefJet works and what kinds of food and shapes it can make, and then taste test some geometric sugar candy and chocolates created by the printer. Be sure to stick through to the ending!
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