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Double Decker 3D Printer Part 1

Sunday, December 2nd, 2012 – running time 11:49

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Ben begins building a 3D printer that can print two identical objects simultaneously. In this episode he'll build the duel extruders.

Ben begins building a 3D printer that can print two identical objects simultaneously. In this episode he'll build the duel extruders.

Watch this video on YouTube: Double Decker 3D Printer Part 1 (extruder, pronterface, parallax propeller)

Double Vision

Ben tries to come up with a cool idea for the 3D printer. Alyson helps Ben come up with his idea for the 3D printer in an unexpected way.

01:25 | Play

The Plan

Ben explains the parts he'll use and how the extruder will be built.

01:52 | Play

The Parts

Ben shows the specific parts he selected to build the extruders with.

02:51 | Play

Making the Pieces - Laser and Printer for the Win!

Ben uses the laser and the Replicator to make the pieces needed to assemble the extruders.

03:36 | Play

Assembly - Putting the Pieces Together

Ben gets to work assembling the extruders.

03:48 | Play

Design Features - Why it's Built That Way

Ben show the design features of the extruder.

05:55 | Play

Finishing Up the Extruders

Almost time to test the extruders. Ben shows how the extruder is hooked up the driver board before testing it.

07:40 | Play

Reveal (The Extruders in Action)

Ben uses PronterFace to get the extruders to extrude plastic.

08:46 | Play

Final Thoughts

en wraps up what he accomplished in this step of building a double decker 3D printer. Ben explains what we did in this episode and what the next step will be for the next episode.

09:38 | Play

Rants and Raves

Ben rants and raves about wood sizes and how wood width is labelled when purchased.

09:48 | Play

Viewer Question

Ben answers a viewer question about adding on additional I/O pins for arduino with an external micro controller.

10:39 | Play

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Season 3 premieres November 5th with brand new episodes each week! Tune in to join master hacker, engineer, and conjurer of cool stuff Ben Heck as he tackles all new projects. Submit YOUR idea for what Ben should build next at BenHeck@Revision3.com.
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