Print a Vacuum Cleaner

Re:Print a Vacuum Cleaner by md3 on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @10:51AM (#2359618)

I think the time would have been better spent trying to print another 3D printer

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Re:Print a Vacuum Cleaner by patrickk on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @11:12AM (#2359721)

Isn't it true that most/all new technology looks messy and is barely usable when it is brand new? This person's efforts should be applauded.

As an aide, most people like the idea of innovation, but when they see it up close, their reaction is often ugh.

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Re:Print a Vacuum Cleaner by iwwr on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @12:00PM (#2359937)

Up close, the making of sausages is not pretty.

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Re:Print a Vacuum Cleaner by Stwerner on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @12:00PM (#2359934)

Looks like RepRap is already self replicating: http://reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page

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Re:Print a Vacuum Cleaner by diploid on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @05:54PM (#2361640)

yeah, Chris designed the vacuum as a side project because the lab's roombas are next to useless. We're definitely still working on the reprap world domination schemes :)

PS. Just emailed Chris, he'll be super excited to see this!

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Re:Print a Vacuum Cleaner by colah2 on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @06:36PM (#2361784)

And I was! Can't believe I made HN!

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Re:Print a Vacuum Cleaner by colah2 on Wednesday March 23, 2011 @06:35PM (#2361782)

You're right, and, in addition to being the creator of this vacuum (which I designed in a few hours), I'm a core developer of the hacklab-reprap (https://github.com/hacklabto/Hacklab-RepRap; you can see my last update on it at http://christopherolah.wordpress.com/2011/01/24/hacklab-repr... ). Unfortunately, I can't focus on that 24/7 and occasionally work on other projects...

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