Raising the Dome
Effalo has a great idea for MakerBot Operators! Effalo is experimenting distributed manufacturing and wants to receive prints from all over the world.
HELP US TEST THIS DESIGN with DISTRIBUTED MANUFACTURING! we’re willing to pay a maximum of $2 per connector to print and ship us a copy, with an award to whomever can deliver the first one! put your machine to work! more details here:
To participate, print a geometric hub and follow the instructions here!
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EFFALO
even though it’s past the may 31st deadline, we still need more connectors! send us an email (see image above) to participate!
Bre Pettis
Thanks for the comment Effalo, sorry it took us so long to get around to posting this!
Dave
Hey, EFFALO – any tips on materials, fill ratios and stuff that you’re looking for? I might be able to add to your project but my bot’s a little grumpy this week..
EFFALO
we’re kind of leaving the materials, fill ratios, and other details to the discretion of the maker; partly to see what happens. the only requirement is that the part is flat and strong
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