Columbus
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Columbus is a 3D printing device that was born from the inspiring challenges of the Gaga Prize. The current stage of development is preliminary design. In this stage brainstorming sessions are combined with due diligence to narrow down goals and objectives. The main requirements are:
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Overview
Design Philosophy
Progressive Construction
It is assumed that those that assemble Columbus will be in one of two main categories: those that have an existing 3D printer (i.e. RepRap, MakerBot) and those that do not. While it will be difficult to achieve the $200 price range with an existing printing device it will be nearly impossible to reach that goal without one. In an effort to increase the number of possible users Columbus is being designed with a "progressive construction" in mind. The user will 1st assemble a RepStrap which contains many of the components of the full size Columbus (i.e. stepper motors, electronics, straight rods). This device will then print the remaining structural components.