From project thingiverse page:
Focus is converted so it uses HP C6602 inkjet cartridges. It is currently hooked up so it uses only one nozzle and prints with ordinary Gcode. As soon as I have more results, I will get the right slicers and firmware to print more like a printer, but for now this will do.
It prints with Zcorp powder and binder. This works by printing with binder (water, alcohol and glue) in Powder (glorified gypsum) to make a model. This model is then cleaned and impregnated with CA glue to make the model strong. It works great, but since a new layer currently takes 30 seconds to deposit and I print with only one nozzle, even small things take forever. The maoi is 40 minutes, the creeper 30 minutes. Plans are already being made to make a new printer specially for 3DP powder printing that is at least 30 times faster, but this will take several more months.
Thingiverse page: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:151259
More details on inkshield and working with ink cartridges for this project:
http://nicholasclewis.com/projects/inkshield/theory/
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3DP printhead with HP inkjet cartridge |
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3DP print results |
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3DP 3d printer |
Update (21.8.2014.):
Project matured and upgraded version with detailed building guide is released as "Plan B" 3d printer:
http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/08/plan-b-open-source-3dp-powder-based-3d.html