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DIY Self-Assembling 4D Printing

November 29, 2022 Al Williams 108 Views4D printing, PLA, PVA, TPU 1 min read

A 4D printed object is like a 3D printed object, but it changes shape or self-assembles when its environment changes. [Teaching Tech] has been reading about this technology and decided

3D Printed Strain-Wave Gearbox Turns Up the Torque

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3D Printed Strain-Wave Gearbox Turns Up the Torque

September 17, 2022 Dan Maloney 135 Viewsgearbox, harmonic drive, PLA, power transmission, spline, strain wave gear, TPU, wave generator 1 min read

3D printers are good for a lot of things, but making parts for power transmission doesn’t seem to be one of them. Oh sure, some light-duty gears and timing belt

Hackaday Links: July 10, 2022

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Hackaday Links: April 3, 2022

April 3, 2022 Dan Maloney 167 Views2022 Hackaday Prize, color code, components, computed tomography, CT Scan, design, first aid, hackaday links, PLA, Secret Life Of Components, splint, sustainability, Tim Hunkin 4 min read

It’s that time of year again — the 2022 Hackaday Prize has officially launched, and we’re excited to see what it turns out. This year’s theme is “Sustainability, Resilience, and