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Without stepper motors, 3D printers as we know them would not exist. This guide explores how to find the best stepper motors to build a printer from scratch or upgrade an existing one.

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Automotive company Local Motors creates its talking autonomous minibus, Olli, with help from MakerBot desktop 3D printers.

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Canadian researchers have developed a new method for fabricating magnets for electric motors using cold spray Additive Manufacturing.

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Besides being mini, this Strandbeest uses 3D printing and motors rather than the wind and PVC pipes for its locomotion.

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Local Motors's new creation is a3D printed, driverless, autonomous bus. “Olli” can even talk to passengers, thanks to IBM's Watson computer.

Local Motors' 3D Printed Bus is Autonomous and Awesome | All3DP

Local Motors have chosen the new design for their second 3D printed car model that is hopefully going to hit the road some time in 2016.

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Local Motors secured over $1 billion in financing from Elite Transportation Services (ETS) and Xcelerate for its autonomous Olli bus customers.

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Since the Lansing Delta Township assembly plant of General Motors bought a $35,000 3D printer, they've seen savings of €300,000. However, the company expects to see savings of millions of dollars in the future as it standardizes the technology throughout its plants across the globe.

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A MakerBot employee reverse engineered a micro drone, using 3D printing to create a new outer shell for the motors, electronic boards and battery.

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What is machine music? When the stepper motors in a 3D printer move, they produce a tone related to their speed. Listen and be amazed!

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OTVINTA, a platform for 3D modeling and 3D printing tutorials, shows us how to 3D print a digital clock that is driven by a Raspberry Pi 3 and a handful of micro-servo motors.

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<div><p>GM Firebird I Concept 1954</p></div>
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GM Firebird I Concept 1954

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<div><p>Oldsmobile 88 Futuramic Convertible Coupe 1949</p></div>
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Oldsmobile 88 Futuramic Convertible Coupe 1949

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<div><p>GM Aerotrain 1955 (EMD LWT12)</p></div>
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GM Aerotrain 1955 (EMD LWT12)

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<div><p>What do you have, on YOUR to-do list?</p>
<p>Here is one, removed from mine.</p>
<p>Like the freewheeling 020, a begeared N20 is my &quot;perfect storm&quot; when designing small, motorized, contraptions. </p>
<p>Surprizingly fast when used on my Mark I and Medieval 2-Wheel vehicles, I decided to share a drop-in design so as to avoid all of those nasty, redundant, squints &amp; re-calculations.</p>
<p>The D Shaft is 9.5 mm long, 3mm wide, with 0.5mm of the top. </p>
<p>An extremely common size, the form-factor is available online for $1.50 - $2.50 each. </p>
<p>There are 3V-6V (fav,) 9V, and even a few 12V engines available. Typically RMP &lt;= 120.</p>
<p>Enjoy?</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Monoprice</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Select Mini</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Doesn&apos;t Matter</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Overture+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Overture PLA                    </a>

                    Blue
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>STL designed for &quot;what if&quot; design placements.</p></div>
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DC Motor: N20 Metal-Geared Dummy (common)

What do you have, on YOUR to-do list?

Here is one, removed from mine.

Like the freewheeling 020, a begeared N20 is my "perfect storm" when designing small, motorized, contraptions. 

Surprizingly fast when used on my Mark I and Medieval 2-Wheel vehicles, I decided to share a drop-in design so as to avoid all of those nasty, redundant, squints & re-calculations.

The D Shaft is 9.5 mm long, 3mm wide, with 0.5mm of the top. 

An extremely common size, the form-factor is available online for $1.50 - $2.50 each. 

There are 3V-6V (fav,) 9V, and even a few 12V engines available. Typically RMP <= 120.

Enjoy?


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<div><p>Buick Super Sedan 1950</p></div>
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Buick Super Sedan 1950

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<div><p>Improvement of my previous Tesla Cybertruck design in 1:64. </p>
<p>DIY: </p>
<ul><li>Wheel shaft use paper clip cut to Length of 29mm.</li>
<li>Window use clear plastic cover recycle from hot wheel card cover (dimension is included).</li>
</ul><p>Please leave a comment for feedback and improvement. Thanks!</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ultimaker</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://amzn.to/2DPxPgG?tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">Ultimaker 3 Extended</a></p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.15</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>20%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Any+Any&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Any Any                    </a>

                    Silver &amp; Black
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>I used Ultimaker PLA, with supports.</p></div>
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Tesla Cybertruck

Improvement of my previous Tesla Cybertruck design in 1:64. 


DIY: 
- Wheel shaft use paper clip cut to Length of 29mm.
- Window use clear plastic cover recycle from hot wheel card cover (dimension is included).

Please leave a comment for feedback and improvement. Thanks!

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<div><p>Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan 1955</p></div>
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Chevrolet 150 Utility Sedan 1955

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<div><p>Oldsmobile Super 88 2 Door Sedan 1955</p></div>
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Oldsmobile Super 88 2 Door Sedan 1955

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<h3>The gear ratio of two of these in series is 1,901,641 : 1</h3>
<h3>Disclamer</h3>
<p>Please know that this gearbox is designed to be a simple demonstration model. it will self destruct under load, please watch the end of the youtube video to see the failure mode.</p>
<h3>Gear Down For What?</h3>
<p>1,379 Turns of the input sun gear will result in ring gear #2 making one full rotation.<br>These are designed to be able to mount them in series on the channel, or drive them with the included stepper motor mount. You will need to scale the channel longer if you want to use two gearboxes and the stepper motor mount on the same channel, but keep in mind it is very boring to watch the second gearbox rotate, as it is very slow.</p>
<h3>Gear Information:</h3>
<p>Helix angle 30deg<br>Pressure Angle 20deg</p>
<p>Planetary Gearset #1 (Input End) Tooth Module = 1<br>Sun = 16T<br>Planets = 17T<br>Ring = 50T</p>
<p>Planetary Gearset #2 (Output End) Tooth Module = .846<br>Sun = 19T<br>Planets = 20T<br>Ring = 59T</p>
<h3>I Also Included the Fusion 360 Project with this :)</h3>
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1379:1 Gearbox

 https://youtu.be/VnWY0r1r9lQ The gear ratio of two of these in series is 1,901,641 : 1 Disclamer Please know that this gearbox is designed to be a simple demonstration model. it will self destruct under load, please watch the end of the youtube video to see the failure mode. Gear Down For What? 1,379 Turns of the input sun gear will result in ring gear #2 making one full rotation.These are designed to be able to mount them in series on the channel, or drive them with the included stepper motor mount. You will need to scale the channel longer if you want to use two gearboxes and the stepper motor mount on the same channel, but keep in mind it is very boring to watch the second gearbox rotate, as it is very slow. Gear Information: Helix angle 30degPressure Angle 20deg Planetary Gearset #1 (Input End) Tooth Module = 1Sun = 16TPlanets = 17TRing = 50T Planetary Gearset #2 (Output End) Tooth Module = .846Sun = 19TPlanets = 20TRing = 59T I Also Included the Fusion 360 Project with this :) 

<p>This gauge has been specifically designed to assist in setting the DJI Inspire 1 arms to the same plane, thus ensuring correct flight characteristics.  Currently the gauge does not identify the correct DJI recommended prop tip height or plane due to that information not being available.  However, this gauge does ensure you can adjust the arms such that the prop tips (13 inch or 14 inch) are both level and on the same plane, thus ensuring minimal drift or rotation during flight.</p>

<p>The download files are available in 3mm, 4mm and 5mm thicknesses.  All versions reform the exact same function with the thicker versions simply being more stable and looking more premium, plus with longer print time.</p>

<p>Please note the print time at good quality is round 10hrs or more.  If you wish to order directly rather than print you may do so at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shapeways.com%2Fproduct%2F6265426WE%2Fdji-inspire-1-alignment-gauge&amp;h=TAQGLsbNF" rel="external">https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shapeways.com%2Fproduct%2F6265426WE%2Fdji-inspire-1-alignment-gauge&amp;h=TAQGLsbNF</a></p>


DJI Inspire Alignment Gauge

This gauge has been specifically designed to assist in setting the DJI Inspire 1 arms to the same plane, thus ensuring correct flight characteristics.  Currently the gauge does not identify the correct DJI recommended prop tip height or plane due to that information not being available.  However, this gauge does ensure you can adjust the arms such that the prop tips (13 inch or 14 inch) are both level and on the same plane, thus ensuring minimal drift or rotation during flight.

The download files are available in 3mm, 4mm and 5mm thicknesses.  All versions reform the exact same function with the thicker versions simply being more stable and looking more premium, plus with longer print time.

Please note the print time at good quality is round 10hrs or more.  If you wish to order directly rather than print you may do so at https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.shapeways.com%2Fproduct%2F6265426WE%2Fdji-inspire-1-alignment-gauge&h=TAQGLsbNF


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