Archive for 3D Printing

3D Printing Software Architecture Overview

3D Printing Software Architecture

3D Printing Software Architecture

 
The BIQ Huxley Seedling 3D Printer operates and has been tested with ReplicatorG Software (Windows version) using machine type BIQ Huxley Seedling which supports the Arduino Mega 1280 (ATMega1280 RAMPS).

The BIQ printer comes with a software bundle for installation on Windows which contains all the necessary software and documentation for installing, setting up and running a 3D Printer.

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BIQ’s 3D Printer Huxley Seedling

BIQ Huxley Seedling

BIQ’s 3D Printer, Huxley Seedling has evolved from the open source project Reprap Mendel design which has been greatly simplified and improved for accuracy, easy assembly and use. It is available today at an extremely competitive price compared to other projects and printers on the market today with prices starting at around £350 for a flat pack kit!

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What is 3D Printing?

3D Printing is a form of additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is created by laying down successive layers of material. 3D printers are generally faster, more affordable and easier to use than other additive manufacturing technologies as they offer product developers the ability to print parts and assemblies made of several materials with different mechanical and physical properties in a single build process and a real asset for rapid prototyping and product design.

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