Will Byrd: 3D Printing, Open Hardware, and the DIY Revolution
Channel: Alex R. Fightgames
Date: 10/09/2012

Will Byrd gives a talk at Indiana University's ICSA Catalyst, February 2012.

A 3D printer is a robot that can make three-dimensional objects, including working multi-part machines. A decade ago the cheapest 3D printers cost many tens of thousands of dollars. Today, thanks to Open Hardware projects such as RepRap and Arduino, you can build your own 3D printer for around $1,500. Once you have a working 3D printer, you can use it to print out more printers for your friends. I will describe how several 3D printers work, show how to create or download 3D models, and print a working whistle (complete with a moving part inside!).