The Challenges of 3D Printing a Heart

The Challenges of 3D Printing a Heart

↑Click the aboveSanlian Life Weekly to add to favorites! Recently, a “heart” measuring 2.5 centimeters was created using 3D printing. Although it has defects, it seems to bring us one step closer to the future of organ transplantation propelled by biological 3D printing. The First Vascularized 3D Printed Heart On April 15, Tel Aviv University … Read more

3D Printing Living Materials With Programmable Ink

3D Printing Living Materials With Programmable Ink

A concept validation study published in Nature Communications reported on a programmable microbial ink for 3D printing of living materials produced from genetically engineered protein nanofibers. This study demonstrated the potential applications of this technology, such as isolating toxic chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) that appear in the environment. By directly utilizing microorganisms to prepare … Read more

Visualizing Real-Time Network Traffic with Raspberry Pi

Visualizing Real-Time Network Traffic with Raspberry Pi

A foreign user created a cool DIY project using the Raspberry Pi: by monitoring network traffic, an Earth globe composed of multiple LEDs lights up in real-time, visually demonstrating the status of data packet transmission. 1: Data Collection This project requires not only the Raspberry Pi but also an ESP32 module. Using the open-source tool … Read more

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a 3D Printing ‘Factory’ with OctoPi!

How to Turn Your Raspberry Pi into a 3D Printing 'Factory' with OctoPi!

Octoprint official link: https://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint is a powerful open-source software for remotely controlling and monitoring one or multiple 3D printers. You can start, stop, or pause prints, and even change print temperature and settings during the print process. Additionally, it supports video streaming or capturing images during printing. It can achieve almost all the functionalities … Read more

Mecanum Wheel and Smooth Wheel Automatic Switching Device

Mecanum Wheel and Smooth Wheel Automatic Switching Device

During a visit to a robotics technology exhibition, I observed that some robots used Mecanum wheels for movement. In specific working environments, the design of Mecanum wheels facilitates the robot’s ability to turn in place and translate. However, I also identified two issues: Mecanum wheels must operate on relatively flat surfaces; and during long-distance straight … Read more

How To Create A Playing Card Flipping Clock Based On ESP32

How To Create A Playing Card Flipping Clock Based On ESP32

▲ For more exciting content, please click on the blue text above and follow us! A deck of idle playing cards and a 3D printed stand can create a creative playing card clock. I used playing cards as the clock’s flaps and made an interesting and crazy clock with minimal parts. The most challenging part … Read more

DIY Remote Watering System with ESP32 and Voice Synthesis

DIY Remote Watering System with ESP32 and Voice Synthesis

Video Previously, I made a dual-axis servo gimbal with two servos, which can be adjusted remotely via a mobile phone. Now, I am adding two more functions to create a remote watering system. The voice synthesis chip allows it to speak. By sending text on a webpage, the voice synthesis chip receives the text and … Read more

In-Depth Analysis and Practical Application of Stepper Library for Arduino

In-Depth Analysis and Practical Application of Stepper Library for Arduino

In the dazzling galaxy of electronic creativity and automation control, Arduino is undoubtedly the brightest morning star, leading countless enthusiasts on a wonderful journey of exploring intelligent control. Today, we will focus on a crucial “behind-the-scenes hero” in the Arduino ecosystem – the Stepper library. It may not often be in the spotlight, but like … Read more

DIY Guide for Kossel X1 3D Printer

DIY Guide for Kossel X1 3D Printer

Limited Time Download: Follow us on “Microcontroller”, reply “tutorial” to get the microcontroller e-book, reply “simulation“ to get Proteus simulation materials. Continuously updated… The Kossel is a very cost-effective 3D printer initiated by the international 3D printing community Reprap. It features fast speed, quiet operation, a three-arm parallel structure, strong expandability, and low cost… (omitting … Read more

Optimization Design of Mold Cooling Channels with Lattice Structures

Optimization Design of Mold Cooling Channels with Lattice Structures

Optimization Design of Mold Cooling Channels with Lattice Structures Chuzhong, Zhao Caoxi, Kang Hui, Ni Zihan, Li Zhitong, Zhang Jicong (School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai University of Applied Technology, Shanghai 201418) First Author: Chuzhong (1967—), Male, Associate Professor, Engaged in mold CAD/CAM research, [email protected] Corresponding Author: Zhao Caoxi (1999—), Male, Master’s Student, Engaged in industrial … Read more