Brian Glur is a graduate research assistant for the NDSU architecture department. He sits in and tells us how 3D printing came to NDSU and how he’s used it throughout his education. We also cover MakerBot EU, the Blue Banana, our “new” CJP machine and a few viral stories...
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The Emergence of the Maker Movement
The Emergence of the Maker Movement The maker movement is made up of some 135 million adults in the U.S., however, it’s more than just a U.S. movement. Maker faires that celebrate the movement have popped up in Japan, Italy, Norway, and Chile. Makers use their skills to craft items...
F3DPS Ep 25 – MState’s Joe Mrazek
Joe Mrazek is a Mechanical Drafting and Design instructor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College (MSCTC) in Moorhead. Jake was his student a few years ago. He shares with us how 3D printing is affecting the industry and how it’s being incorporated into education. Also covered: Jake’s trip...
F3DPS Ep 24 – 3D Printed Elephant and Coffee Filament
This week on the Fargo 3D Printing Show, Jake unveils a new replacement product for the MakerBot Replicator 2X. John and Eric discuss technology aided activism in the Netherlands with the “Get Off the Elephant” campaign. Local Fargo plastics compounder C2Renew is running a Kickstarter to produce a coffee tumbler...
F3DPS Ep 23 – Education and LulzBot News
This week we had a special guest! Cooper Bierscheid does some of our CAD work and uses 3D printing as an engineering student at North Dakota State University. He talks about a project he’s working on involving pediatric prosthetic arms. We also discuss a few exciting bits of news...
F3DPS: Ep. 22 – Heat Creep and Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is upon us! We talk about a few prints that we’ve done in the shop and “heat creep.” Heat creep isn’t a person, but the idea that heat travels up the filament during the extrusion process. MakerBot Replicator Z18 Overhead Spool Mount Mobius Heart 3D Coat Farming...
Every (3D Printed) Rose Has Its Thorn
This is a special year for West Fargo Public Schools theatre departments. Students from both Sheyenne and West Fargo will do a combined production of “Beauty and the Beast”. It is the very first production in the new Sheyenne High School theatre. Eric and I are both graduated from...
LulzBot Mini 3D Printer In Action
Get up close and personal with the new LulzBot Mini 3D printer. Highlights include the self-cleaning nozzle, self-leveling sequence and 3D printed hardware. Audio – “Awel” by stefsax Don’t forget to follow Fargo 3D Printing for further updates. Like Us On Facebook Follow Us On Twitter Follow Us On...
F3DPS: Ep. 21 – Innovation Challenge + OctoPrint
Jake recently attended North Dakota State University’s Innovation Challenge (similar to Startup Weekend) where several teams utilized 3D printing. John has been playing with a Raspberry Pi and OctoPrint for our LulzBot Mini. He covers other programs such as BotQueue and 3DPrinterOS. NDSU Students Are Re-Inventing the Clothes Hanger...
How To – Clogged MakerBot Smart Extruder
Is your MakerBot Smart Extruder clogged or jammed? Is it making a clicking sound? This how-to will show you what to do if your extruder has a clogged nozzle, a clogged thermal barrier tube, or both. Video tutorial is at the bottom of the page. Here’s how to fix...