7. Open Source hardware: from fibers to fabric¶
This week in collaboration with Nia Cavalie, we decided to work in a machine that will allow us to agilized the bioplastics prototyping. Main key factors of success besides of getting a proper recipe, It's crucial to take in consideration the following conditions:
- Size of the bioplastics samples (long, wide and thick).
- Temperature Range
- Uniform thickness of bioplastic samples.
- Type of bioplastics that could be prepared: Gelatine, Agar Agar, Alginates, Starch, Chitine)
- An additional fabric or textile is required (Yes/ No)
- Degassing process is required Yes/ No
- Time of curation of the bioplastic.
We found as very useful refrence the Open Source Project made by Irene Caratti from the last Fab Lab Course, whom made a very detailed reaserach and analysis of the diffrent variables that we must take in consideration for designing the Bioplastic Machine.
Bioplastic Machine Desired Features¶
- Modular design
- Easy to be assempled everywhere
- Moderate to low cost fabrication (IKEA way)
- Made with High temperature resistance material
- The size and thickness of the material can be set
- Leveling mechanism and uniformity of the thickness should be deployable
- Minimize bioplastic material waste.
Research - Useful links¶
- Biomaterials IAAC Class
- Irene Caretti Amsterdam Fab Lab - Open Source Hardware Project MULTIPROCESSING MACHINE
Code Example¶
Use the three backticks to separate code.
// the setup function runs once when you press reset or power the board
void setup() {
// initialize digital pin LED_BUILTIN as an output.
pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
}
// the loop function runs over and over again forever
void loop() {
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH); // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)
delay(1000); // wait for a second
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW); // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW
delay(1000); // wait for a second
}
Gallery¶
Video¶
Beatriz Sandini Squeegee2000 Machine¶
Julie Taris - Manual Film Applicator¶
MarinaTex - a bioplastic made from fish waste¶
Screen Printing | T-Shirt | DIY¶
Bioplastic / Cocoon¶
Bioplastic / Cocoon from Neus Torres Tamarit on Vimeo.