TinyBoy - Open Source 3D Printer for Student
A small , easy to build , affordable machine
TinyBoy is an open source design 3D printer. The size is just 15 x 15 x 22cm , even smaller than most of the 2D paper printer. It fit for regular computer desk. The design aims as an entry-level machine for student and newbie to learn 3D modeling technology and train for creative thinking.
Less is more
The maximum size of printed object is 8.5 x 8.5 x 8.5cm , which is relatively small than many other printer. However, it is really large enough for making things like figure and toy.
The gain from the trade off is the cost down of material and maintenance. Take out components for making large printed object , the design become simple and lean. The core material is acrylic sheet and connected by metal screw. Therefore , the cost of material and building can be minimized. The expect bill of material is just around HKD $1,000/ USD $130.
Learning by making
The process of making has the opportunity to transform education by inviting students to be something other than consumers of education. They can be maker of anything , moving from being directed to self-directed through the process.
Tinyboy is designed for easy to build. The assemble from kit can be done by just using a screw driver. We wish student can make their own machine. Then they become a pioneer whose may make another one for other people. So that the use of 3D printer can be spread out to more student.
Specification
Size: 15cm(W) x 15cm(D) x 22cm(H) (excl. filament holder)
Printed size : 8.5cm x 8.5cm x 8.5cm
1.75mm filament / 0.4mm hotend
Team Member
Parker Leung (Chief Designer)
Ben Lau
Henry Law
It is my pleasure to announce that COSCUP 2013 organizing committee has accepted our proposal and therefore the Tinyboy project will be shown in the event!
COSCUP (Taiwan) is one of the biggest open source conference in Asia. Last year , it has around 1500 participant coming from Taiwan , Hong Kong , Japan and many other regions. This year will be held from 3th Aug to 4rd Aug.
Beside talking about the Tinyboy project, Parker Leung , the main developer of Tinyboy , will share the experience of using 3D printer in teaching and interesting projects that could motivate high school student to be involved on creative process and product design.
Almost done, just waiting for a hotend.
At this moment, we decide use Jhead for testing.
However, we want to design a smaller size hotend for TinyBoy in future.
Here is the laser cutting drawing,
you can see only one A2 sheet already enough for a complete 3DP.
DIY设计了一台学生用的3d打印
If your laser cutter is smaller size, don't worry, the largest parts only A5 size.
(That means, A5 size laser cutter will be fine, since my one is A5 size too.)
When everything get ready, we will open source within few weeks.
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