10 years ago, 3D printing was really hard

3D printing has never been more convenient! Sure, there are elements which could do with more refinement but the worst modern processes and hardware are so far beyond what used to be used a decade ago. In this video, I take you back to how my new Solidoodle 2 functioned in 2012, and recreate three aspects in all their glory. 0:00 Introduction 0:42 Background Makerbot Replicator 1: https://beta.ivc.no/wiki/index.php/MakerBot_Replicator_1 Solidoodle 2 on Internet Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20130329113013/http://store.solidoodle.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=56 1:43 Extruder and hot end Wade’s geared extruder wiki: https://reprap.org/wiki/Wade's_Geared_Extruder Herringbone version on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5111 Nichrome wire: https://www.jaycar.com.au/nichrome-resistance-wire-4-metre-pack/p/WW4040 J head nozzle: https://reprap.org/wiki/J_Head_Nozzle 6:51 Heated bed Polyimide tape: https://www.jaycar.com.au/polyimide-hi-temp-tape-24mm-x-33m/p/NM2894 10:19 Slicer Skeinforge GitHub: https://github.com/bmander/skeinforge Internet Archive Skeinforge download: https://web.archive.org/web/20130715203234/http://fabmetheus.crsndoo.com/files/50_reprap_python_beanshell.zip Skeinforge guide: https://web.archive.org/web/20111217061724/http://wiki.bitsfrombytes.com/index.php/Skeinforge Makerbot Skeinforge guide: http://makerbot.wikidot.com/configuring-skeinforge ZupFe online gcode viewer: https://zupfe.velor.ca/ 3DBenchy: https://www.3dbenchy.com 15:28 Conclusion Buy quality and affordable filament from X3D. Buy 3, get 1 free and a free sample pack with every order: www.x3d.com.au Get Quality Resins from 3D Printers Online. 5% off storewide for Teaching Tech subscribers [Code: tech5] https://3dprintersonline.com.au/ Take a look around and if you like what you see, please subscribe. Support me on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/teachingtech