The document discusses the 3Doodler, a 3D printing pen that allows the user to draw in the air or on surfaces using plastic filament. It provides details on how the 3Doodler works by melting plastic that cools and hardens as it is extruded. Instructions are given on loading plastic filament, selecting extrusion speed, and using the 3Doodler to create 3D objects. Both advantages and disadvantages of the 3Doodler are described.
6. CONTENTS
WHAT IS 3DOODLER?
KNOW YOUR DOODLER
STEPS TO USE 3DOODLER
LOAD THE PLASTIC
SELECT THE SPEED
DOUBLE CLICK FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW
UNLOAD THE PLASTIC
SPECIFICATIONS
USES
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
7. 3D PRINTING
The technology used for printing physical 3d objects from digital
out is called 3d printing.
It was first developed by Charles Haul in 1984.
It is also called RAPID PROTOTYPES.
In 1993, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) patented
another technology, named "3 Dimensional Printing techniques",
which is similar to the inkjet technology used in 2D Printers.
8. WHAT IS 3DOODLER?
The 3doodler is a first 3D pen developed by Peter Dilworth and
Maxwell Bogue of WobbleWorks LLC.
It is capable of drawing in the air or on surfaces.
The 3D printing pen uses ABS plastic which is the same material
used by many 3D printers.
The 3Doodler contains a mains-powered electric heater that
melts plastic which then cools as it comes out of the end of the
pen like a cake-icer.
9. Founders
Launched on February19, 2013
First ones end of December
Peter Dilworth Maxwell Bogue
10. HOW IT WORKS?
3D pen replaces ink with plastic which melts
at a high temperature which is used to draw
in the air or on a surface to create 3D
objects.
With scribbler 3D pen you can easily control
extrusion speed, temperature and choose
the plastic filament. Scribbler 3d printing
pen is perfect for kids and adults.
11. KNOW YOUR DOODLER
1. Nozzle
2. Extrusion Speed Control (Fast)
3. Extrusion Speed Control (Slow)
4. Cooling Fan
5. LED Indicator
6. Power Cord
7. Maintenance Cover
8. Cleaning Tool
9. ON/OFF Switch
10. Temperature Adjuster
11. Control Port
12. Plastic/Filament Loader
13. Mini Screwdriver
14. Nozzle Removal Tool
12. STEPS TO USE 3DOODLER:
1. Plug in your pen and turn it on.
2. Allow your doodle to heat up before loading
plastic/filament
3. Load the pen
4. Extrude/Select your speed
5. Double click for continuous flow
6. Unloading/Reversing the plastic filament
13. TURN ON DOODLER
Turn the pen on by selecting the correct heating
temperature for the type of plastic/filament you are
using.
Set the slide switch to HI (High) for high
temperature plastics/filaments like ABS or FLEXY,
or LO (Low) for low temperature plastics/filaments
like PLA or WOOD.
The 3Doodler takes approximately 1.5 minutes to
heat up. During that time the LED indicator will be
RED and it will not be possible to use the pen. Once
the correct melting temperature is reached and the
pen is ready, the LED indicator will change to BLUE
(HI) or GREEN (LO)
14. LOAD THE PLASTIC
Load the plastic/filament into the plastic loader at the back of the pen, feeding
it down the length of the 3Doodler until you feel it gripped by the gears inside
the pen. It can take up to 30 seconds for a newly loaded strand to begin
extruding from the nozzle of the pen.
If you do not feel the plastic/filament being gripped by the gears inside the
pen, please give it a gentle clockwise twist while pushing it down the shaft of
the 3Doodler.
15. SELECT THE SPEED
Press and hold the button for the desired extrusion speed (FAST (3) or
SLOW (4) ) and wait for the heated material to emerge from the pen tip.
Releasing the chosen speed button will cause the pen to stop extruding the
heated material.
16. DOUBLE CLICK FOR
CONTINUOUS FLOW
Your 3Doodler can be set to continuously extrude plastic/filament without
you having to hold down on the extrusion buttons.
Simply double-click on the desired extrusion speed (FAST (3) or SLOW (4) )
and your 3Doodler will continuously extrude plastic/filament for up to ten
minutes before stopping.
To stop the continuous flow of plastic/filament, simply click on either the
FAST (3) or SLOW (4) button on your 3Doodler.
To temporarily pause the continuous flow of plastic/filament, hold down on
either the FAST (3) or SLOW (4) button on your 3Doodler and then release to
resume continuous flow.
17. UNLOAD THE PLASTIC
Hold down BOTH the FAST (3) and SLOW (4) extrusion buttons
at the same time. The LED indicator (5) will flash.
When the plastic/filament stops moving in reverse you may
gently take it out from the back of the pen .
SPECIFICATIONS
Output Power: 6W
Output Voltage: 5V
Input Voltage: 5V
18. USES
There are many ways 3Doodler can be
used. Some of them are:
Basic 3D shapes and 3D models.
Jewellery, pendants and hanging ornaments
Decorative art and fridge magnets
Personalization of everyday objects (iPhone cases, laptops, pens,
etc.)
A mini Eiffel Tower or a soccer pitch for your Lego men
And much much more
33. More Affordable
Mitigate Risk
Quick Production
Easy to Customize
Tool-less
Producing New Shapes And Structure Is Easy
Diverse Material
Better Quality
Environmentally Friendly
Accessibility
34. o It consumes a lot of plastic, which is not environmentally
friendly and can be very expensive.
o The plastic itself when it comes out of the 3Doodler is very hot
(it acts like hot glue), this can cause substantial injuries especially
among children.
o The tip of the color gun tends to clog and it reaches a
temperature of 270 degrees Celsius.
o When changing colors, at the beginning of the change the colors
are not pure. which requires unnecessary waste of plastic.
o The product appears to be very fragile and breaks easily.
o There is a learning curve with the 3Doodler, patience is required
to use this product and to learn how to utilize the material to form
the shapes imagined.
35. CONCLUSION
3Doodler can be used whether you are an artist, hobbyist or 3D
printing fanatic.
3Doodler is not a toy. The recommended age for use of it is 12 or
above.