Rostock Mini 3D Printer Author: Ríona Corrigan Supervisor
Rostock Mini 3D Printer 2013 University of Ulster School of Engineering MEng Engineering Final Year Report Title: Rostock Mini 3D Printer Author: Ríona Corrigan Supervisor: Mr McCrum Year: 2012/2013 i Ríona Corrigan B00439354 Rostock Mini 3D Printer 2013 Project Specification In recent years Johann Rocholl designed and developed the Rostock 3D printer, which is a delta 3D printer. Brian Evans followed by designing and developing the Rostock Mini. This smaller printer was designed to have a smaller build volume which would allow for a smaller, more compact version of the delta RepRap design, in other words, a domestic 3D printer for your desktop. My goal will be to build my own Rostock Mini and I will observe my results, and research improvements for the printer, all the while, developing an in-depth knowledge of robotics and CNC programming. This will provide me with the opportunity to integrate my knowledge of mechanics and electronics and software to work towards a working, operable outcome. ii Ríona Corrigan B00439354 Rostock Mini 3D Printer 2013 Acknowledgements I would like to convey my thanks to my supervisor, Mr McCrum, for his support, guidance, and time contributing to the completion of this project. I extend my thanks to his colleague, Mr Henshaw, who helped me to “learn by doing”, and without whom, completion of this project would not have been possible. Thanks too, to Dr Irvine, without whom this project would never have passed the planning stage. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the team of technicians and engineers in Block 6, particularly, Jim, Graeme, Gary, Paul, and Roy.
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