smartCaster: Open source automatic roto-casting machine
A project in Montréal, Canada by Aurelio Reis000days
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The smartCaster is an automatic roto-casting machine running off of open source electronics with plans that will be freely available.
Backers: 41
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45
Funded: $1,839 of $1,571
Dates: Aug 6th -> Sep 19th (44 days)
Project By: Aurelio Reis
Backers: 41
Average Pledge Per Backer: $45
Funded: $1,839 of $1,571
Dates: Aug 6th -> Sep 19th (44 days)
Project By: Aurelio Reis
$1,839
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 28 @ 12:09 -0400 GMT
117%
of goal
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Latest News
Source Code + Docs moved to GitHub 
May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The source code and documents have been moved to a permanent home on GitHub. Check them out! https://github.com/CuriousGizmos/smartCaster (Read More)
Final Docs Released
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
The final smartCaster Build Instructions are now available at this link: http://j.mp/smartCasterInstructions Until the new website is up and running the new control unit boards are also available on the curious gizmos facebook commerce page... (Read More)
Pre-Release Docs (Finally!)
May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Cast making
November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
T-Shirts
November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The design for the T-Shirt was completed last week and as soon as I hear back from everyone for size and address I can put in the order. Hopefully that will mean just another 3-4 weeks before yours arrives at your doorstep! If you'd like extras... (Read More)
Moving forward
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
So just as I got back from MakerFaire and was preparing to shoot a casting video disaster struck; the motor I had decided to use to drive the smartCaster had a catastrophic failure and stopped working. The gears themselves appear to be fine which... (Read More)
WE DID IT!
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to all of you who have helped to successfully fund the project! Thank you to my friends and family who have offered kind words of support and especially to my Wife who has stood by and supported me despite all the time it took from... (Read More)
One blown Voltage Regulator, a fractured drill bit, a cracked coupler and numerous burns and cuts...
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
... and the smartCaster is complete! Tomorrow I'll get a video up showing it in action casting an object. In the mean time here are some photos of the completed control unit and the main body. The next step is creating some more new molds and doing... (Read More)
Nearly complete!
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
I haven't had time to make a new Vlog yet but I just wanted to update everyone with the progress I've made the last few days. The small geared 12-volt motor I ended up going with from Jameco (this guy) has been working out wonderfully... (Read More)
Progress!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm doing a proper update in a day or two but I finally have something good and couldn't wait to show you! There are still a few kinks to work out but the main body is built and assembled, I've tested a number of motors and found the one I plan to... (Read More)
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