Rhapso: Automatically Embedding Fiber Materials into 3D Prints for Enhanced Interactivity
Part Of
UIST 2024 - Proceedings of the 37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology
Start Page
1
End Page
20
ISBN (of the container)
979-840070628-8
ISBN
[9798400706288]
Date Issued
2024-10-11
Author(s)
Daniel Ashbrook
Wei-Ju Lin
Nicholas Bentley
Diana Soponar
Zeyu Yan
Valkyrie Savage
Huaishu Peng
Hyunyoung Kim
DOI
10.1145/3654777.3676468
Abstract
We introduce Rhapso, a 3D printing system designed to embed a diverse range of continuous fiber materials within 3D objects during the printing process. This approach enables integrating properties like tensile strength, force storage and transmission, or aesthetic and tactile characteristics, directly into low-cost thermoplastic 3D prints. These functional objects can have intricate actuation, self-assembly, and sensing capabilities with little to no manual intervention. To achieve this, we modify a low-cost Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printer, adding a stepper motor-controlled fiber spool mechanism on a gear ring above the print bed. In addition to hardware, we provide parsing software for precise fiber placement, which generates G-code for printer operation. To illustrate the versatility of our system, we present applications that showcase its extensive design potential. Additionally, we offer comprehensive documentation and open designs, empowering others to replicate our system and explore its possibilities.
Event(s)
37th Annual ACM Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology, UIST 2024
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Publisher
ACM
Type
conference paper