OLPC Viewfinders - made on Reprap
September 18, 2009
OLPC Viewfinders - made on Reprap, originally uploaded by Br3nda.
Checkout out these thingies.
They're viewfinders - slot them into the OLPC XO laptops's top right hand usb port, and they're now in perfect position to be a viewfinder for the laptop's camera.
These were made on a reprap, the open source, open hardware 3d printer that's capable of printing copies of itself.
They're made from a milk byproduct polymer/plastic. They cost a fraction of a cent each.
These were printed by Vik Olliver, who also painted them XO green. THANKS VIK!! :-D
Get in contact with OLPC NZ if you'd like a copy of the file that prints these.
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Congratulations ¡That's a
Congratulations ¡That's a good idea!
Cristina
Oh snaaaaap, Nicely done. And
Oh snaaaaap,
Nicely done. And with caseinate plastic no less.
You're welcome Brenda. I've
You're welcome Brenda. I've managed to improve the quality for when you need another batch.
The plastic is PLA. Biocompatible, biodegradable, non-oil. In the US they make it from maize starch (stoopid subsidies), but in Asia the preferred material is dairy waste.
The CAD/CAM files are free, Open Source, and here http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:330
Vik :v)
Vik, Excellent achievement! I
Vik,
Excellent achievement! I would love to buy a batch from you to hold me over until my Reprap machine arrives. If this is possible, please contact me at curiouslee [at] gmail.com.
Mike
Mike, sure. I'll go private
Mike, sure. I'll go private e-mail to avoid boring people.
Vik :v)
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