Explore the cutting-edge world of 4D printing in this 16-minute video tutorial. Learn about self-assembling 3D prints and how to create them at home using advanced techniques. Discover the concepts behind 4D printing, its potential applications, and the problem-solving skills required to implement this technology. Follow along as various experiments are conducted, including single material tests, dual material corners, and print-in-place mechanisms. Gain insights into multimaterial slicing tips, overcoming challenges with dissolvable locks, and witness the exciting final tests of successful 4D printing. Advance your 3D printing skills to the next level and unlock new possibilities in additive manufacturing.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
What is 4D printing?
Why would 4D printing be needed?
My aim for home 4D printing
Concepts for self folding joints
Design criteria
Experiments with single materials
TPU/PLA dual material corners
Print in place rotating snap together mechanism
Switching from Bambu Lab X1 to Sovol SV04
Multimaterial slicer tips
Initial dissolvable lock fail
Temporary lock solution
First self assembly test
Working dissolvable lock solution
Final tests: 4D printing!
Conclusion
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