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2018-10-10T20:46:56Z

Dan: Updated recycling link

Welcome to the SPORE Wiki 

Here, you'll find our archive of information related to all things [[3DPrinting]], [[recycling]], and generally turning your idea into reality. Consult our [https://www.sporehsv.org/how-to how-to] page for our step-by-step tutorials. Check out some of the [[Projects]] we're working on.

== Getting started ==
* An introduction to [[3DPrinting]]
* Free resources for [[CAD]] and [[3D Modeling]]

Recycling

2018-10-10T20:41:59Z

Dan: fixing link. Adding more info and another section.

This page will contain all of the information we learn about Recycling in general. Most of the information will be related to [[How_to_recycle_plastics]] for [[3Dprinting]] uses, and some exploration of injection molding. We may also explore recycling other materials, such as aluminum, into useful parts for 3D printers. Finally, we may explore turning material like cardboard into affordable housing using 3D printing technologies.

==Materials==

Plastic: It is theoretically possible to 3D print with #1 (PET), #2 (HDPE) and #5(PP) plastics.
Aluminum: This can be melted down to create useful parts in 3D printers, like rails, gears, etc.
Cardboard: Could be broken down into essentially paper mâché to be used in projects like 3D printed affordable housing.

==Shredding Materials==
There are multiple ways to grind plastic. It seems the most useful way is using a shredder-like mechanism, like the open source one found in the Precious Plastics project: [[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/shredder.html Precious Plastic Shredder]]

We've explored blending plastic bottles in a blender, but as you can see, it doesn't work very well:
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI-Ts8gfn9E Youtube Video]]

For material like aluminum cans, you would need a heavy-duty shredder, tough metal-cutting scissors, or just forgo shredding (to melt the can as is).

==Sorting Materials==
For plastic, it is generally done by floating the plastic in a liquid. See section on [[How_to_recycle_plastics]]

Aluminum is generally easier to identify, and therefore easier to sort the cans by hand.

Cardboard will also likely be broken down into a slurry in order to be used to form structures.

How to recycle plastics

2018-10-10T20:33:23Z

Dan: /* Overview */ fixing grammar and adding recycling link

=Overview=
Various methods for [[recycling]] plastics as we learn about them.

==Float sorting==
# Shred the plastic bottles, caps and all.
# Dump into a hot water bath
#* this both cleans and sorts because the caps are made from HDPE, which floats, and the PET the bottle is made from sinks
# Skim the HDPE off the top and store separately
# Remove the remaining plastic from the bottom of the hot water bath
#* this should be PET plastic and labeling
# Take the PET and labeling mix and put into another water bath containing caustic soda ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium_hydroxide| sodium hydroxide] or lye)
#* this removes the labeling which then floats to the top
# Skim off the labeling
# Remove and rinse the now clean plastic
#* rinsing cleans off the caustic soda
# Dry the plastic

Recycling

2018-10-10T20:24:49Z

Dan: Creating initial page

This page will contain all of the information we learn on Recycling plastic. Most of the information will be related to recycling plastic for 3D printing uses. But we will likely explore injection molding as well.

==Grinding==

There are multiple ways to grind plastic. It seems the most useful way is using a shredder-like mechanism, like the open source one found in the Precious Plastics project: [[https://preciousplastic.com/en/videos/build/shredder.html Precious Plastic Shredder]]

We've explored blending plastic bottles in a blender, but as you can see, it doesn't work very well:
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI-Ts8gfn9E Youtube Video]]

3D Printing Kiosk

2018-08-23T21:25:30Z

Dan:

We believe everyone should have access to 3D printing technology. So one of the [[Projects]] we're working on is building an outdoor 3D printing Kiosk that's available to the public. This page will contain our documentation for the Outdoor Public 3D Printing Kiosk. The Kiosk will be licensed as Open Source hardware under the [http://certificate.oshwa.org/ OSHWA Certification]. Eventually, we hope that this machine evolves to a point where anyone can walk up to it, and deposit plastic bottles and recycled plastic in exchange for 3D Printing credits at the Kiosk. This means that people will be able to take their old prints and deposit them for credits towards a new print.

The machine [https://3dorchard.com/app/cad/5b63abb028c2c70ce96b7b30/?sceneInitialized=true editable 3D Model can be found here]:

[[File:kiosk.png]]

Anyone can walk up to it and select a pre-defined object. The machine distributes the object to the locker, via a conveyor belt:
[[File:kisokrunning.png]]

When finished, they can open their locker, either with a texted pin number or a card:
[[File:FinishedKiosk.png]]

Main Page

2018-08-23T21:23:42Z

Dan:

Welcome to the SPORE Wiki 

Here, you'll find our archive of information related to all things [[3DPrinting]], recycling, and generally turning your idea into reality. Consult our [https://www.sporehsv.org/how-to how-to] page for our step-by-step tutorials. Check out some of the [[Projects]] we're working on.

== Getting started ==
* An introduction to [[3DPrinting]]
* Free resources for [[CAD]] and [[3D Modeling]]

3D Printing Kiosk

2018-08-23T21:23:11Z

Dan:

We believe everyone should have access to 3D printing technology. So one of the [[Projects]] we're working on is building an outdoor 3D printing Kiosk that's available to the public. This page will contain our documentation for the Outdoor Public 3D Printing Kiosk. The Kiosk will be licensed as Open Source hardware under the [http://certificate.oshwa.org/ OSHWA Certification]. Eventually, we hope that this machine evolves to a point where anyone can walk up to it, and deposit plastic bottles and recycled plastic in exchange for 3D Printing credits at the Kiosk. This means that people will be able to take their old prints and deposit them for credits towards a new print.

The machine:
[[File:kiosk.png]]

Anyone can walk up to it and select a pre-defined object. The machine distributes the object to the locker, via a conveyor belt:
[[File:kisokrunning.png]]

When finished, they can open their locker, either with a texted pin number or a card:
[[File:FinishedKiosk.png]]

Projects

2018-08-23T21:22:14Z

Dan: Created page with " == There are several projects we're working on at Mycelium, and we're excited to share them with you through SPORE. Here are some of the projects we’re interested in or cur..."

== There are several projects we're working on at Mycelium, and we're excited to share them with you through SPORE. Here are some of the projects we’re interested in or currently pursuing: ==

== Local Recycling Hub ==

China has stopped importing the world’s plastic, and as a result, it’s accumulating quickly. That’s why we want to provide a local outlet to the public to transform this plastic waste into useful goods. For example, someone can walk in with a milk jug and walk out with a fidget spinner. Additionally, we want to incentivize people to clean the environment by paying for clean sorted plastic. We will then recycle that plastic into useful goods that we can sell as a revenue stream; goods like 3D printing filament, phone cases and mounts, chess sets, desktop organizers, rulers, flower pots, bag clips, drain stoppers, guitar picks, buttons and many more.

Not only will this shop yield a potential revenue stream for our non-profit, it will also act as an R&D Hub. We intend to use what we learn from this location to develop smaller recycling machines that can attach to our public 3D printing systems. This means people will eventually be able to walk up to a public 3D Printing Kiosk, and deposit a milk jug as ‘payment.’

== Outdoor Public [[3D Printing Kiosk]] ==

In areas with a high poverty rate, access to equipment like 3D printing can help stimulate STEM activities in youth and students, positively impacting their career paths. That’s why we are developing and building an outdoor, self-serve 3D printing kiosk that’s free for the public to use. This will serve as a pilot program for the first version of the machine. Eventually, later versions will double as a plastic recycling hub where anyone can deposit plastic as a 3D printing material. All the designs for this kiosk will be made open source and free to the public.

[[File:finishedKiosk.png]]

== Distributed Mobile Maker-carts ==

Not everyone can afford access to equipment like 3D printing. Yet, access to such equipment could help stimulate STEM activities, and therefore positively impact career paths. So we’re building mobile 3D Printing carts that are essentially mobile miniature factories. These carts will have a computer, 3D scanner, 3D printer and an area for materials—all in one compact and mobile area. We plan to build 5 of these carts and circulate them between libraries, schools, children’s hospitals, and anywhere else that could benefit from a mobile factory.

[[File:cart.png]]

== Self-Serve Injection Molding Machines ==

Similar to the outdoor public 3D Printing Kiosk, but faster. We envision a machine you can walk up to, deposit a plastic jug, and walk away with a fidget spinner in just a couple of minutes.

== DIY and [https://www.sporehsv.org/how-to how to] build 3D Printers ==

== [https://www.sporehsv.org/events Hosting Classes and workshops] on 3D Printing ==

== Donating 3D Printers to those in need ==

File:Cart.png

2018-08-23T21:16:50Z

Dan: This is an all-in-one 3D Printing Cart, that includes a 3D scanner, 3D printer and laptop.

This is an all-in-one 3D Printing Cart, that includes a 3D scanner, 3D printer and laptop.

3D Printing Kiosk

2018-08-23T21:15:05Z

Dan: Created page with "We believe everyone should have access to 3D printing technology. So we're building an outdoor 3D printing Kiosk that's available to the public. This page will contain our doc..."

We believe everyone should have access to 3D printing technology. So we're building an outdoor 3D printing Kiosk that's available to the public. This page will contain our documentation for the Outdoor Public 3D Printing Kiosk. The Kiosk will be licensed as Open Source hardware under the [http://certificate.oshwa.org/ OSHWA Certification]. Eventually, we hope that this machine evolves to a point where anyone can walk up to it, and deposit plastic bottles and recycled plastic in exchange for 3D Printing credits at the Kiosk. This means that people will be able to take their old prints and deposit them for credits towards a new print.

The machine:
[[File:kiosk.png]]

Anyone can walk up to it and select a pre-defined object. The machine distributes the object to the locker, via a conveyor belt:
[[File:kisokrunning.png]]

When finished, they can open their locker, either with a texted pin number or a card:
[[File:FinishedKiosk.png]]

File:FinishedKiosk.png

2018-08-23T21:14:38Z

Dan: When 3D Print is finished, can open locker to access print.

When 3D Print is finished, can open locker to access print.

File:Kisokrunning.png

2018-08-23T21:13:47Z

Dan: Cross section view of the back of V1 of the 3D Printing Kiosk. Conveyor distributes part to the locker. Sectioned walls remove the part from the surface.

Cross section view of the back of V1 of the 3D Printing Kiosk. Conveyor distributes part to the locker. Sectioned walls remove the part from the surface.

File:Kiosk.png

2018-08-23T21:12:32Z

Dan: Public Outdoor 3D Printing Kiosk From the front

Public Outdoor 3D Printing Kiosk From the front

3D Modeling

2018-08-23T17:47:50Z

Dan:

3D models are the first step in a 3D print. There are two types of software for creating 3D Models; the first is called [[CAD]], and the second is 3D modeling. 3D modeling is different from [[CAD]] in that it's like sculpting with digital clay. It's ideal for creating organic shapes, like characters and textures.

A popular software for 3D modeling is called [https://www.blender.org Blender] . It's not only free, but also open source!

3D Modeling

2018-08-23T17:46:14Z

Dan: Created page with "3D modeling is different from CAD in that it's like sculpting with digital clay. It's ideal for creating organic shapes, like characters and textures. A popular software..."

3D modeling is different from [[CAD]] in that it's like sculpting with digital clay. It's ideal for creating organic shapes, like characters and textures.

A popular software for 3D modeling is called [https://www.blender.org Blender ] . It's not only free, but also open source!

CAD

2018-08-23T17:43:13Z

Dan: Created page with "Most of everything around you likely started as a 3D model in the computer of some professional engineer, architect, industrial designer, or inventors, and was built with expe..."

Most of everything around you likely started as a 3D model in the computer of some professional engineer, architect, industrial designer, or inventors, and was built with expensive Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Generating 3D models is a fundamental first step in [[3DPrinting]]. Using CAD, you can generate precisely dimensioned products, parts, trinkets, and anything you need. [[3D Modeling]] is different from CAD, in that 3D modeling is kind of like digital sculpting with clay; it's great for creating characters, animations, textures, and otherwise organic shapes. However, when it comes to creating a replacement knob, or bracket for a table CAD is usually the go-to tool.

Here are some CAD resources that are free and run in the browser:
* [https://3DOrchard.com 3D Orchard] is a free platform for crowdsourced design. The CAD is free, fully-featured, and built into the browser.

*[https://www.tinkercad.com Tinkercad] is a basic CAD that uses drag/drop blocks and primitive shapes.

Main Page

2018-08-23T17:33:37Z

Dan: /* Getting started */

Welcome to the SPORE Wiki 

Here, you'll find our archive of information related to all things [[3DPrinting]], recycling, and generally turning your idea into reality. Consult our [https://www.sporehsv.org/how-to how-to] page for our step-by-step tutorials.

== Getting started ==
* An introduction to [[3DPrinting]]
* Free resources for [[CAD]] and [[3D Modeling]]

Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)

2018-08-18T23:55:03Z

Dan: Added another link to "Filament"

==Overview==
This is the most common type of [[3DPrinting]] technology today. It's basically a robotic hot glue gun that builds objects layer-by-layer using [[Filament]]

==How it Works==
Plastic [[Filament]] is fed by gears through a heated area, where it is then squeezed through a nozzle and applied layer-by-layer onto a flat surface:
[[File:FilamentExtrude.png|center|frameless]]

== Typical Materials: ==
See the article on [[Filament]] for typical FFF 3D printing materials.

3DPrinting

2018-08-18T23:53:36Z

Dan: Added a link to "Filament"

==Overview==
3D printing is an amazing technology. It's a miniature factory that enables people to turn [[3D models]] into physical objects. There are a wide variety of 3D printing technologies. The most common today is [[Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)]] (AKA FDM). This is the robotic hot glue gun that builds objects layer-by-layer using [[Filament]]. Others include [[Stereolithography (SLA)]] and [[Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)]].

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

2018-08-18T23:52:00Z

Dan: Created page with " == Overview: == Selective Laser Sintering, or SLS, fuses powders together using lasers. The lasers sweep across a powder, creating a single layer of fused solid mass. New p..."

== Overview: ==

Selective Laser Sintering, or SLS, fuses powders together using lasers. The lasers sweep across a powder, creating a single layer of fused solid mass. New powder is then deposited across the previous layer, and the process repeats. Layer-by-layer, an object is formed.

== Design Considerations for SLS: ==

Generally, SLS enables full geometric design freedom, because the surrounding powder acts like support material. However, to save material, it is generally advised to create holes near cavities, so excessive powder can drain upon removal of the part.

== Common SLS Materials: ==

'''Nylon:'''
*Very strong
*Production quality parts

'''TPU:'''
*Flexible

'''Metals (usually requires an inert gas like Argon):'''
*Alumide
*Titanium

'''Composites:'''
*Carbon fiber (carbonmide)

Stereolithography (SLA)

2018-08-18T23:44:46Z

Dan: Created page with "Stereolithography (SLA) uses light, generally from a laser, to cure an epoxy into a hardened shape. The object slowly emerges from a liquid (and it looks like something from a..."

Stereolithography (SLA) uses light, generally from a laser, to cure an epoxy into a hardened shape. The object slowly emerges from a liquid (and it looks like something from a Terminator movie). The curing occurs at an interface layer where the laser hits.

== Common Materials used in SLA: ==

'''Acrylate'''
*Hard
*Shiny Surface

'''Polyurethane, Rigid:'''
*Very strong parts
*Rivals Nylon

'''Polyurethane, Flexible:'''
*Flexible
*Can elongate many cycles

'''Cyanate Ester:'''
* High-Temperature Applications (up to 437F)

'''Casting'''
*Similar to Wax for casting