[OpenTRV-dev] we dont need to get a stencil.. we can print them :-D

[Bo Herrmannsen]

ok

my idea was to 3d print and then use the laser cutter to trim clean etc....
but then we prop could laser cut from the beginning?


2013/8/23 Bruno Girin <EMAIL ADDRESS HIDDEN>

> The cost in used PLA would probably be counted in pence or cents as the
> design is very flat. A professional outfit like
> http://www.3dprint-uk.co.uk/ who would have better quality printers would
> probably charge something between £5 and £10 based on the prices they gave
> me on stuff I did with them previously but they have a minimum price order
> of £15 (see http://www.3dprint-uk.co.uk/quote/)
>
> I know that the London hackspace (https://london.hackspace.org.uk/) has a
> laser cutter so we should be able to use it if we ask nicely and make a
> small donation.
>
> Bruno
>
>
>
> On 23 August 2013 23:29, Bo Herrmannsen <EMAIL ADDRESS HIDDEN> wrote:
>
>> btw.... do we have access to a laser cutter?
>>
>> /bo
>>
>>
>> 2013/8/23 Bruno Girin <EMAIL ADDRESS HIDDEN>
>>
>>> With a desktop 3D printer, you get positioning of the head down to 0.1mm
>>> but any hole narrower then 1mm will be difficult to do accurately. At least
>>> on the model I have.
>>>
>>> Bruno
>>>
>>>
>>> On 23 August 2013 19:40, Damon Hart-Davis <EMAIL ADDRESS HIDDEN> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 23 Aug 2013, at 13:58, Bo Herrmannsen wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40720
>>>>
>>>> Really excellent idea: I'm not sure the accuracy and resolution will be
>>>> good enough, but we can certainly try if I happen to get access to a 3D
>>>> printer!  B^>
>>>>
>>>> Rgds
>>>>
>>>> Damon
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Bruno
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>>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> Bruno
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