Re:Show HN: I built a CNC-machine from scratch, using 40x 3D...
by jhgb on Wednesday November 03, 2021 @01:38PM
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Von Neumann probe when?
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Re:Show HN: I built a CNC-machine from scratch, using 40x 3D...
by jacquesm on Wednesday November 03, 2021 @05:31PM
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Right after you figure out how to 3D print solid rocket fuel without things going 'bang' prematurely.
Re:Show HN: I built a CNC-machine from scratch, using 40x 3D...
by yetihehe on Thursday November 04, 2021 @03:25AM
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If you print Potassium Nitrate/Sorbitol[0] with direct granule extruder[1] you could do it. But this will probably need additional toolhead for engine body[2] (plastic-fiber composites DO have enough strength to survive using KNSB in engine, I've seen tests, but those are not publicly available) and for ceramic nozzle[3]. With some experimenting, probably doable.
[0] http://www.nakka-rocketry.net/sorb.html
[1] https://hackaday.io/project/181165-my-machinery-2021-direct-...
[2] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221282711...