Near Space Balloon Launch Workshop

I'm in the process of putting together materials for a Near Space Balloon Launch Workshop through Space & Robots. Something I've been wanting to do for some time now. Near the end of the workshop we should be taking some photos like this.



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Thought to Thing in 2hrs or Less - 3d Print & Design Workshop

The "iPod Cord Cleat".
Designed by Raven Gildea (design inspiration), Larry James[a.k.a. Wulf Design] (CAD & Print operator), and the other participants of the 3d Print & Design Workshop.

With a Makerbot Cupcake CNC we Collaborative Designed and Printed a "iPod Cord Cleat" in about an hour and a half. One of the participants (Raven Gildea) proposed the design, basic function, and shape. I ran the CAD software and the class gave direction on how to best implement the design and make it functional within the print parameters of the Makerbot.

Having extra sets of minds and eyes helped speed the design process, catching potential errors before the moving on to the printing stage of the workshop.

The first design and print was completely functional after a little clean up with a knife.
Way to go guys!

The design now resides on Thingiverse for anyone whom want to print it out and/or modify the design.

Here are some pictures from the class.

3D Print & Design Workshop - Thought to Thing in 2Hrs or Less

I'm putting on a 3d Print & Design Workshop later this month on Saturday, April 24th 2010 from 2pm ~ 6pm.

It's through the Seattle Free School where I've taught some No-Knead Bread and Pizza Making classes.

Register at 3D Print & Design Workshop - Thought to thing in 2Hrs or Less

It's being held at Jigsaw Renaissance Maker Space at their New 1026 Madison Location on Capitol Hill in Seattle.

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