Tag: Printers
Derby The Dog
Derby was born with deformed front legs. A cart didn’t help him experience running so a 3D printing company designed loop-shaped prosthetics to let Derby do what dogs love to do.
Technology… it’s a beautiful thing!
3D printing is such an amazing technology. In the past 2-3 years we have really seen the technology make its way into all fields of study and all walks of life. It has gone on to impact the lives of millions of people in one way or another, and has enabled many individuals to do things they never would have thought possible previously.
It’s not just humans that have been reaping the benefits of 3D printing. Our four-legged friends have also been seeing the many advantages that 3D printing provides. In the past, we’ve covered stories of different ways in which animals have been the benefactors of the technology. This includes TurbooRoo, a dog that had a wheelchair 3D printed for him, as well as other animals such as ducks, penguins, cats and more, that in some way, shape or form have benefited greatly from this relatively new technology.
Now, comes a story that may just blow all of these others out of the water. It is of a dog named Derby, who was born with two deformed legs.
It all started back in October when 3D Systems’ Director of CJP Product Management, Tara Anderson adopted Derby as a foster mom from Peace and Paws Dog Rescue, after his owners could no long care for him. Peace and Paws provided Derby with a home, preventing him from ultimately being euthanized.
via iOTWReport
Survivor’s ‘Eye of the Tiger’ Played On A Dot Matrix Printer
Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger”, from Rocky III, performed on a modified dot matrix printer.
Enjoy!
“Eye of the tiger” on dot matrix printer
“Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor is recreated with surprising accuracy by a dot matrix printer in this 2013 video by MIDIDesaster. To create the video, MIDIDesaster converted an old dot matrix printer into a MIDI sound generator that can play up to 21 notes at once. MIDIDesaster has posted videos of several other songs, including the theme song from The Benny Hill Show. That particular video also includes an explanation of how the printer was converted.
3D Printed Guns
Technology… putting power back in the hands of citizens and keeping tyranny at bay. It’s a beautiful thing!
Cody R Wilson has figured out how to print a semi-automatic rifle from the comfort of his own home. Now he’s putting all the information online so that others will join him.
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This is a story about the rapid evolution of a technology that has forced the American legal system to play catch up. Cody Wilson, a 25 year old University of Texas Law student, is an advocate for the open source production of firearms using 3D printing technology. This makes him a highly controversial figure on both sides of the gun control issue. MOTHERBOARD sat down with Cody in Austin, Texas to talk about the constitution, the legal system, and to watch him make and test-fire a 3D-printed gun.