Due to popular demand, here is a demonstration video of how to make 3D printed PCBs using just vector drawing software, a 3D printed (PETG filament for mine) and self-adhesive copper tape. Any questions, let me know!
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I printed it and stuck self-adhesive copper tape to it. There's copper tape with conductive adhesive so you can add multiple overlapping pieces and it counts as one conductive surface. Then I used the second part of the mold to shape the copper, so that it sticks inside the recessed traces. Then I used sandpaper to file away at the raised ridges. The copper traces are now electrically independent of each other. Done! But if I want, I can remove the extra copper tape.
The companion mold at the bottom. This second 3D-printed part pushes the copper tape down into the recessed trace channels so it conforms to the shape. The two parts sandwich together with alignment spikes to keep everything registered.
screenshot of QZW Labs' raised pcb idea! here is their youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLliKgzKKUI&t=592s
Adobe Illustrator on top (you can use any free tool that makes SVG vector files. I just own an old illustrator version. Bottom: the PCB Forge tool I made
I made a tool that turns PCB designs into 3D-printable molds. you sandwich copper tape between the parts, sand the ridges, and you have a real working PCB. no etching, no chemicals. I am losing my mind
castpixel.itch.io/pcb-forge
I've put the STL pieces up here. www.printables.com/model/153796...
Made a dovetail split version of the larger pieces so it's all 3D printable
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schedule posted outside the training room showing the sessions of the day including the BrailleRap
Exhibition visitors sharing their open hardware project with other onlookers at the GOSH booth table
Two Exhibition tables setup side by side, HackClub on the left with two young members. Table on the right showing an open hardware braille embossed and a poster for GOSH
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At #FOSSASIA in Bangkok with @gosh-community.bsky.social showcasing open science and open hardware. Workshopping how we might make things that make sense using the brilliant open source BrailleRap embosser
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Young boy with two adults working together to figure out how to operate a 3D printed plastics recycling machine at a makerspace table
Young boy at a makerspace table using a 3D printed tool to turn plastic bottles into strips of plastic
Woman proudly holding up the carefully shaped ends of long blue plastic strips made from bottles
Using the wonderful Opensource Recreator3D community build for hands-on learning by doing workshop with @edibleMakerspace at an up and coming community makerspace "EDR2" at VidaCity
co-creation and collaboration are definitely the better way to build a meaningful product.
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