RepRap Project facts for kids
The RepRap project is all about creating a special kind of 3D printer. This printer is unique because it can print most of its own parts! Think of it like a machine that can build copies of itself. The name "RepRap" is short for "replicating rapid prototyper."
All the designs for these printers are shared freely. This means anyone can use, change, and share the designs. It's like open-source software, but for physical machines.
The RepRap project has built several different printer models over the years. Each one is named after a famous scientist. The first model was "Darwin," released in March 2007. Then came "Mendel" in October 2009. Later, "Prusa Mendel" and "Huxley" were released in 2010. These printers help people make their own tools and objects at home.
Images for kids
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The machine on the left made all the plastic parts for the machine on the right. Adrian Bowyer (left) and Vik Olliver (right) are part of the RepRap project.
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This was the first part ever made by a RepRap to help build another RepRap. It was made by the Zaphod prototype in 2006.
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A celebration for RepRap's 10th birthday. Many people involved in the project are shown here.
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A popular RepRap printer model called Prusa i3.
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The Hangprinter is a unique RepRap printer that hangs from the ceiling.
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The RepRap Fisher is a fast delta-style 3D printer.
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The RepRap Snappy is designed to be easy to build.
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The RepRap Morgan uses a special arm design.
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The RepRap Ormerod is another version of the self-replicating printer.
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The RepRap Darwin was the very first model released by the project.
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The RepRap Mendel was the second major printer model.
See also
In Spanish: Proyecto RepRap para niños
