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RE: 3D printing explained, part one
I was in a robotics group and we ended up 3d printing things like gears and rollers and stuff. While they did take a long time to print, using the high quality mode allowed for the final product to be a lot stronger as it was more focused on building proper internal support but I mean for high school robotics, strength isn't really an issue.
I like the post though emilclaudell, I wish I personally knew how to make the models for the printers but yeah.
What kind of robots did you make? That sounds awesome? And yeah, it's true, with quality comes strength. And if you're aware of the direction it is printed in, you can make some pretty solid prints.
I'm planning on making a post about 3D modelling, so that will come :)
Sorry about the late response. They were for First Tech Challenge and First Robotics Competition (not battle bots) but we did printings for the smaller robots using 12V 15W DC motors kind of thing. So they weren't exactly powerful or big (they had to fit in a 45cm cube I do believe) and then the other robot was big and yeah, didn't have printed parts
I used to LOVE battle bots. Was so excited when they brought it back :D
But i think i know what you're talking about. Where they only meant to drive around, or should they compete a certain task? (like moving a ping pong ball from point A to B)
Kind of, they had to operate autonomously for part of it and be controlled for part of it. Its the nerds version of sports, but yeah its relatively simple tasks (but lots of scholarships)