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Pivoting 3D Printer Concept

Pivoting 3D Printer Prototype. Part of thehe brief was to use parts that were already used on the Makibox 3D printer and material that was available in the workshop. 
This video shows a later model that shortened the length of the radial arm whilst covering the same printing area. 
Makibox circuit board that was reused to operate the pivoting prototype.
A wide variety of workshop processes were used in developing the prototype. Here I am laser cutting the plastic rail that the roller runs along, it didn't help that the machine was all in Chinese!
Various 3D Printer concept drawings.
 
Pivoting 3D Printer Concept
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Pivoting 3D Printer Concept

By using a pivoting movement, rather than linear movement, this 3D Printer concept requires less components than an conventional design.

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