User:1sfoerster/Strand Beest

Problem Statement
To print Clamps, Bolts, and Nuts on the MakerBot, to keep the legs of the Big Strandbeest in place.

Designing Clamps
While a lot of key aspects were accomplished during building the big strandbeest by the students of Fall 2012, several parts were left incomplete. The legs on the rail do not stay in place. To keep them in place, something like clamps, and bolts and nuts had to be used.

Test and Verification (Clamps, Bolts and Nuts)
The clamps were tested and they perfectly fitted on the PVC pipe. After screwing the clamp tightly on the PVC with the help of a bolt and nut, the clamp was tried to move but it did not move from its place.

Printing thingiverse Strandbeest
There are lots of strandbeests in thingiverse that could be printed on the makerbot.

Next Steps

 * Build six more legs for the strandbeest and extend the frame
 * Build a crank shaft that can be repaired
 * Work on replacing current PVC joints with something that binds less and wobbles less
 * Start printing strandbeests on the makerbot