RapMan 3DPrinter

RapMan Prints... In 3D

RapMan is an affordable way for schools to be able to enter the world of 3D printing.

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How does RapMan work?Simple.... use any 3D CAD program to create designs,

save it as an stl file, convert it to g-code using free software and then print it as a real plastic 3D object

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Teaching and Learning Resources

"How To" VideosThese videos show how to perform some of the basic

operations that are necessary to create, edit and convert files for use with RapMan.

Design & Technology (STEM)MP3 Design Project Clip It & Keep it Safe Mobile Mate Additional Design & Technology Projects Game Set and Match Toyota Challenge Turbines GeographyGeography - 3D Terrain Geography - Mount Saint Helens Volcano History and Architecture Architectural Models MathematicsRapMan in Mathematics ScienceScience - Cells CAD and Other SoftwareWhat Software NetFabb in Education Skeinforge and Printing Pro/ENGINEER a few clues Open Source software

There is a growing range of Teaching and learning resources on the BfB Wiki.

These include “how to” videos, project ideas, help sheets and sample files.

ALL resources are available FREE on the BfB Wiki.

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Example Resources

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WikiThe BfB Wiki contains a wealth of help, advice, and

information to help with building, getting started and printing with RapMan.

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ForumThe BfB forum is a friendly worldwide community of

active RapMan users... with over 650 members. There is a dedicated “Education Board” for students, teachers and lecturers. Help is only a few clicks away!

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BlogDave White- Head of D&T at

Clevedon School and an Advanced Skills Teacher has set up a Blog for Rapman in education.

Here you will find news, comments and information about RapMan in schools and colleges.

All unofficial but supported by BfB!

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Student projects

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BETT AwardThe RapMan has recently won the

BETT Award for Best Digital Device at the 2010 BETT show - the world's largest Technology Education event.

The judges commented "The RapMan allows for the teaching of many different design principles from initial concept to pre-production prototype, and is a fascinating example of design in its own right.”

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