Macsusc Posted November 14 Share Posted November 14 (edited) We started by generating hundreds of AI concepts until we found one we liked which we posted onto YouTube to see how many likes it gets compared to the others, this one got the most likes so we decided it's the one we will build.  We modelled the Front Panel. Video (1) (4).mp4 We were planning to buy and use a full colour Mimaki printer https://www.mimakiaus.com.au/product/3d/ which can create amazing things, we were super excited for this printer but after talking to their representatives we under stood it wasn't for us, especially for the cost associated with it. The material is far too brittle to be used as a computer panel, the build space is TINY for the price of the machine, we would have to create the panel in pieces. We want a sturdy computer that can keep intact through international delivery as we send out these computers to people world wide. We decided to buy a Carvera https://global.makera.com/products/carvera?srsltid=AfmBOorH9Q1QYMJKkXAmdKOTgXwbC2OylMzNeinObBJrBArEahD1EFpt so we can create sturdy panels out of alloy, copper, wood and other materials along with a 4 colour 3D printer, H2d bamboo labs https://au.store.bambulab.com/products/h2d?id=580955377904132100&skr=yes&srsltid=AfmBOopXgHsY4fQmGK5FBrsVAD7GdTn5Rm_zAFEOUVlCNGPzlgYKopZTz8A to add to our 3D printer stack. We're now conducting test prints and colouring some parts of the panel with the 4 colour printer as a base, we will hand paint the panel afterwards and make sure the red window behind her is see through to show lights. We will continue to drop updates on this blog post as comments, let us know what you think! Edited November 14 by Merzal#1414 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRaveen Posted November 23 Share Posted November 23 Insane, I like it :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macsusc Posted November 23 Author Share Posted November 23 Thanks BloodRaveen 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Macsusc Posted November 25 Author Share Posted November 25 Here’s her body, we’ll hand paint it from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macsusc Posted Wednesday at 10:30 PM Author Share Posted Wednesday at 10:30 PM Sneak peak of the paint job before I ship it back to Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011010010110 Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago First attempts at cutting the acrylic and case panel. The case panel is now in modifiable because there is no reference point to re align the cutting with the existing cuts made. Unfortunately the model didn’t take into account the location of the pegs so the sheet doesn’t quite fit, will need to redo and also the tolerance was too tight. This is early days for cnc milling on the Carvera. Already 3 tools broken since the software was picking speeds from library and not the tools designated speed. Lessons learned with every snapped bit. IMG_4858.mov IMG_4874.mov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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