A robotic DIY styrofoam cutter consisting of one rotational and two translational axes. It cuts a variety of shapes out of styrofoam-like materials using a hot wire. This project documents the necessary hardware and software parts.

Don't miss the follow-up project at http://raumschaum.org
Its goal is to further develop hardware and software into an user friendly application.

Features

  • all-in-one: motor controller & GUI software
  • cuts 3D rotationally symmetric objects
  • cuts arbitray 3D objects from *.STL model
  • embedded outline editor
  • 3D (OpenGL) Model Preview
  • embedded easy to use CNC-like command language for advanced users

Project Samples

(2) GUI to design rotationally symmetric objects (1) GUI to import simple 3D models in STL format (3) GUI to view and edit generated command code (4) GUI to control the hardware during the shaping process (0) GUI to import complex 3D models/meshes in STL format

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Categories

3D Modeling, Robotics, CAD, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), CNC, Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)

License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3), Other License

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  • tfileme Posted 2013-05-27
    Nice, thank you
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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

BSD, Linux, MinGW/MSYS2, Windows

Languages

English

Intended Audience

Advanced End Users, Education, Engineering, Science/Research

User Interface

OpenGL, Qt

Programming Language

C, C++

Related Categories

C++ 3D Modeling Software, C++ Robotics Software, C++ CAD Software, C++ Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software, C++ CNC Software, C 3D Modeling Software, C Robotics Software, C CAD Software, C Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software, C CNC Software

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2010-07-11
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