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Modular toys like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego Lego], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construx Construx], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsela Capcella], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erector_Set Erector], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Logs Lincoln Logs], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinkertoy Tinker Toys], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetix Magnetix] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geomag Geomag], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%27Nex K'nex], and the [https://www.thecooltool.com/en/products/playmat/ Playmat 4 in 1 tool set] inspire generations of inventive youth.
Modular toys like [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego Lego], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construx Construx], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsela Capcella], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erector_Set Erector], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Logs Lincoln Logs], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinkertoy Tinker Toys], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetix Magnetix] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geomag Geomag], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%27Nex K'nex], and the [https://www.thecooltool.com/en/products/playmat/ Playmat 4 in 1 tool set] inspire generations of inventive youth.


[https://arl.human.cornell.edu/linked%20docs/Alexander_A_Pattern_Language.pdf A Pattern Language] and [http://library.uniteddiversity.coop/Ecological_Building/The_Timeless_Way_of_Building_Complete.pdf The Timeless Way of Building] influence modular design in electronics, computers, and software development, as well as in manufacturing and production  
[https://arl.human.cornell.edu/linked%20docs/Alexander_A_Pattern_Language.pdf A Pattern Language] and [http://library.uniteddiversity.coop/Ecological_Building/The_Timeless_Way_of_Building_Complete.pdf The Timeless Way of Building] influence modular design in electronics, computers, and software development, as well as in manufacturing and production.
 
Phil and RJ Jergenson and Joy Livingwell compile 30 years of innovation around Ken's framing system into [https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~mwilliams/reading/construction/How-to-Build-With-Grid-Beam.pdf How to Build With Gridbeam]


Erik Hunting wrote an influential blog about [http://radio-weblogs.com/0119080/ non-toxic shelter].  
Erik Hunting wrote an influential blog about [http://radio-weblogs.com/0119080/ non-toxic shelter].  


[https://web.archive.org/web/20170718172001/http://builders.reprap.org/2009/08/wrench-built-machine-update.html Wrench-built machine] is a [https://reprap.org/wiki/Category:RepStrap RepStrap] built mostly out of 1" square perforated tube.
Early open source 3D printers are prototyped using 1 inch square steel perforated tubing as part of the [https://web.archive.org/web/20170718172001/http://builders.reprap.org/2009/08/wrench-built-machine-update.html wrench-built machine], [https://reprap.org/wiki/Eiffel RepRap Eiffel], and [https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoeken/sets/72157614310876998/ RepRap Pythagoras].  Zach Hoeken writes [http://blog.reprap.org/2009/02/pull-yourself-together-bot.html Pull Yourself Together Bot!"].  The [https://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Building_System RepRap Building System] is conceived.
 
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Fireballcnc.jpg|Fireball CNC prototype used to print first Darwin and Mendel parts
Fireballcnc.jpg|Fireball CNC prototype used to print first Darwin and Mendel parts
Early RepRap.jpg|RepRap Mendel
Early RepRap.jpg|RepRap Mendel
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Zach Hoeken writes [http://blog.reprap.org/2009/02/pull-yourself-together-bot.html Pull Yourself Together Bot!"] about [https://www.flickr.com/photos/hoeken/sets/72157614310876998/ RepRap Pythagoras]
I wrote a series of blog posts early in the RepRap project, on the problem of building a bootstrap printer.  How to, without access to a 3D printer, build a 3D printer.  Researching and addressing this problem caused me to reflect on my various experiences with rapid prototyping systems used in science and industry.  Around the same time, I ran across How to Build with Gridbeam by Phil and RJ Jergenson and Joy Livingwell - a truely inspirational book and excellent reference.  The Gridbeam framing system simplified the bootstrap printer problem and opened up many new possibilities!  The [https://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Building_System RepRap Building System] was conceived and work on [https://wiki.replimat.org/wiki/Eiffel Eiffel] began in earnest.


* Griddome
* Griddome

Revision as of 09:22, 24 January 2021

An advertisement in Popular Mechanics Sept 1923 depicts a crate joint in which each structural member overlaps the other two, and which uses bolts to secure them to each other.

Ken Isaacs designs the Matrix building system, uses it to teach students at Cranbrook Academy for the Arts and writes How to Build Your Own Living Structures.

Modular toys like Lego, Construx, Capcella, Erector, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys, Magnetix and Geomag, K'nex, and the Playmat 4 in 1 tool set inspire generations of inventive youth.

A Pattern Language and The Timeless Way of Building influence modular design in electronics, computers, and software development, as well as in manufacturing and production.

Phil and RJ Jergenson and Joy Livingwell compile 30 years of innovation around Ken's framing system into How to Build With Gridbeam

Erik Hunting wrote an influential blog about non-toxic shelter.

Early open source 3D printers are prototyped using 1 inch square steel perforated tubing as part of the wrench-built machine, RepRap Eiffel, and RepRap Pythagoras. Zach Hoeken writes Pull Yourself Together Bot!". The RepRap Building System is conceived.

  • Fireball CNC prototype used to print first Darwin and Mendel parts

    Fireball CNC prototype used to print first Darwin and Mendel parts

  • RepRap Mendel

    RepRap Mendel

  • Griddome
  • Griddome supplies

    Griddome supplies

  • Griddome Jig

    Griddome Jig

  • Dome joint v1

    Dome joint v1

  • Griddome

    Griddome

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