Here is the result of my adventure in creating a vacuum forming setup. My first victim is a 3D print of a Stormtrooper helmet.
Vacuum Forming a 3D Printed Stormtrooper
Hot-Air Rework Station Acquired
A new addition to my engineering arsenal. It’s a Hakko Hot-Air Rework station. I cant wait to do some SMD/SMT type work.
Motorized Laser Line Pointer
I quickly prototyped a laser line pointer fixture to help with creating more accurate scans. The gears and housings are printed using a 3D printer. This, paired with a motorized rotating stand, will help automate the scanning process. I’m using DAVID 3D Scanner software to capture the scans. I will be using an Arduino to control the steppers. Upward and onward!