Mr RepRap dream me a beam

[un2xs]

RewRap has open software for making beams as rigid as steel.

https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/repraps-new-open-source-software-3d-prints-pla-beams-as-stiff-as-steel-194515/

RepRap, the developer of self-replicating open-source 3D printers, has created a novel Python script that enables users to 3D print low-cost PLA beams that are as stiff as steel counterparts.

The open-source FreeCAD program is designed to be as accessible as possible, as it only requires users to specify some very basic parameters. This includes the length, width, and height of the beam, as well as the thickness of the struts and the diameter and number of screw holes in the mounting blocks on either end of the beam. The script then automatically generates the entire beam in the form of a 3D printable model.

[BrickHaus]

I saw this on google! Pretty awesome stuff!. Now its time to make a large travel fully 3d printed printer!

[un2xs]

RepRap was one of the first open source 3D printing groups. Years ago they had it down to where you could buy a control board, your electrical connectors, motors and such, and the frame. You put it together and it would make most of the printer specific structural parts. You could basically make one for your neighbor if you wanted liked them. I have not kept track of their program... it might have grown by leaps and bounds... or maybe they are focusing on software like this.

Time to go check some emergency lights, so laters.