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3D Printer for Maker Faire!

Sunday, June 5th, 2011 – running time 20:52
Always a fan of mechanized equipment, Ben sets out to build his own 3D printer and finds it to be quite the battle!

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Ben sets out to build his own 3D printer and finds it to be quite the task. After some assistance from Chris Kraft, Ben heads to Maker Faire with Jeri Ellsworth to show off his 3D printer!

Initial Design

Ben describes the common styles of 3D printers, then throws it all out the window and designs his own.

01:42

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Rise of the Machines

Ben visits Chris Kraft who helps him set up his machine's extruder, then returns home to try and get his machine to print something.

11:12

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Maker Faire

Ben visits Maker Faire along with Jeri Ellsworth and shows off his 3D printer.

18:52

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