Wastestream to Mainstream - recycling into 3D printing
A project in Seattle, WA by Liz Havlin - Founder000days
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The Legacy Filament Extruder Machine makes 3D Printer Filament out of recycled plastic
Backers: 80
Average Pledge Per Backer: $194
Funded: $15,506 of $5,000
Dates: Jul 24th -> Aug 25th (33 days)
Project By: Liz Havlin - Founder
Backers: 80
Average Pledge Per Backer: $194
Funded: $15,506 of $5,000
Dates: Jul 24th -> Aug 25th (33 days)
Project By: Liz Havlin - Founder
$15,506
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 26 @ 00:06 -0400 GMT
310%
of goal
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Latest News
Pictures of what you will be getting - The Legacy Benchtop Extruder 
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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New Hopper base installed on Legacy Extruder!
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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Non - digital filament length counter - good idea - tricky to implement
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This is actually from a fishing rod reel, and it works but it slips and its sorta hard to feed. I am going to have to invent this, after I search Home Depot, and Lowes, and Ace Hardware and every store in between to see if something like this is out... (Read More)
Carbon fiber console upgrade - $50 with your extruder pledge
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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More pictures - hopper mods, 3D print Expo pics & videos
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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Fixing the 3D printer and Hopper Modification Updates
August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Mini maker work space mini maker - makes mostly a mess but he's handsome parts tools bad bad BAD motor broken crappy part turning to see if filament feeds correctly feeding! hopper scan comparison (Read More)
Organizing pictures & videos from the last two work days!
August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Revised Hopper Base - 8.5 hour print
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I am going to video the entire build so we can do a cool video (finally). Buy the parts kit for $99 or print it yourself Sorry for the lack of super cool high tech snazzy videos and special effects, but rather than try and raise money to pay off... (Read More)
Walking the wire - 14 hour work day - stepper motor fail @ 2am
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
@#$%&! (Read More)
Hopper base redesign, and some reasons to spend $99 on the part kit!
August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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Knockdown Kits - Plug & Play Improvements
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Hopper Funnel with Handle - bought a 3D printer!
August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Parts kit update - now only $99!
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers & interested parties! I have been able to whittle the parts kit down to $99 by NOT including the winder and the 5 wood pieces you need to build the base & box. The Parts Kit includes the hopper funnel with handle (1 part),... (Read More)
Building a base for the length counter & burning some PLA
August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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Sneek Peek at one of the Shops!
August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers and interested parties! As I team build, I am amazed over and over again how many amazing people live in Seattle, WA! And, probably in your town too! 'Think you have a cool car in your garage? It's a lot of fun to see everyone's... (Read More)
Winder modification & carbon fiber console upgrade
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers and interested parties! Yesterday was a fantastic shop day and I am stoked to add another expert to the team! His name is Steve and he builds parts and whole cars from carbon fiber. Excellent! Rick and Steve. *****************... (Read More)
USS Legacy - building the boat as we enter the water
August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers and interested parties, Thank you for your support and ideas! I will be putting up a page so people can sign up to start or become part of a neighborhood manufacturing center. In fact, I would be willing to build a website with database... (Read More)
Stretch Goal Update - Reach for the stars and clean up the planet!
August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Makerfolk, and interested parties! Today is Saturday, August 9th, 2014 and is the day of reckoning for this campaign. First, I would like to say THANK YOU for pushing us past our goal, more than twice over! We are working steadily to improve... (Read More)
The Rick & Legacy Show - starring Rick!
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Think 3D printing is all young boy pups and know-it-all techies menfolk? Guess again... we're an odd (or just right) crew of 30-something to 70-something girls & guys who are DITs (Do it Together-ers =) Here is a handful of pictures from our day... (Read More)
Update on the Updates - today is Shop Day
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers and interested parties! Today is a shop day, meaning we are taking pictures of all parts and will be building the BOM. These are the pictures of what we are starting with - at the end of the day, you will see an amazing difference as... (Read More)
Teachers! - DonorsChoose.org is funding 3D printing for classrooms!
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Know a teacher? Pass it it on! If you are a teacher / member on DonorsChoose.org, you can fundraise to get an extruder for your classroom! Add the project and let parents know they can chip in for their child's classroom, or school! (Read More)
Power Supply - UK, or US...? Both! and the 1,2,3s of this campaign
August 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning, backers (and interested parties)! I spent all of yesterday with one of the extruder prototypes and a very special person, Rick Drake. Rick Drake is THE EXPERT on the Chevette car (and cars in general). In fact Chevrolet calls him with... (Read More)
Update 2 of 2 - simple yet elegant
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Technical specs for the ABS regrind We can extrude and print some pretty fine resolution with the recycled plastic. I hope you had a great weekend and I look forward to the next 3 weeks of building the legacy of the Legacy desktop filament... (Read More)
Happy Sunday! Daily Update 1 of 2
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I have uncovered and ordered the best non digital length counter measuring device I could find. I anticipate being able to reverse engineer this so we may 3D print most of it, and at least, have the parts built in CAD so we can build these ourselves.... (Read More)
Working Weekend! Getting it done... right!
August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers and interested parties! I am in midst of outlining and creating content for the new video, and in the meantime, I have some pictures of the filament extruder my partner Matt built which is now in my possession. Every upgrade, addition,... (Read More)
Clear skies from here on out - charting our success and goal setting
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, is all I can say about the great feeling when you check in on your project first thing in the morning with a cuppa Joe and you see an almost doubled goal! Go Open Source Crowd Directed team! ********************************** Update: About the... (Read More)
Branching out, growing awareness and planting a garden of ideas
July 30th - via: kickstarter.com
As we reach the middle of our first week live on Kickstarter, I am humbled and thankful that we have nearly doubled the goal within the first week. Thank you backers and those who cannot afford to back but send valuable advice and tips via... (Read More)
3D Printing as a Learning experience - make your own colors!
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers (and interested parties)! I wanted to show you an interesting twist on a "low tech" 3D printing project. I get a lot of questions about how to make colored filament. Well, if you print in Natural or White, you can color it yourself This... (Read More)
8 is a lucky number! We are at $8,088 on 7-28
July 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning and welcome to another productive day on Kickstarter! I appreciate all the emails and suggestions! Keep them coming - this week is all about nailing down the basics and making sure I include as many improvements as financially possible.... (Read More)
We are at almost 8k and growing steadily!
July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Low Res Tree Topper Star - prints in about 8 minutes As a Thank You to our backers, I am going to include a tree topper made by yours truly for all who back us by Monday, July 28th! This was made from Polypropylene which is a food safe plastic (but... (Read More)
Passed our goal, and ISO new backer rewards to add!
July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
OK, we did it! We are at $7,010 in less than 48 hours. I have been receiving messages from people who want to support the effort to prevent plastic from entering our landfills but do not have, do not plan to have and do not have access to a 3D... (Read More)
We are live and hit our goal in about 12 hours!
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
As a THANK YOU to all the backers, and in response to the many questions about putting recycling directly in the extruder machine, I am adding some "safety awards" for all backers who pledge for a machine: Backer Bonus 1 - Safety glasses - shredded... (Read More)
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