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The fastest way to iterate on mechanical prototype parts is probably 3d printing, but some parts need to be finally done in machined metal. Wouldn't it be awesome if you could quickly 3D print a part and metalize it within minutes to show your customer asap how the finished part will look like? Clem builds a self contained portable easy to use galvanizing machine on a shoestring budget and tests out its capabilities. Coating Steel with Copper, 3D printed PETG with real Gold reclaimed from old electronics and even a metalized Rubber duck.
Bill of Material:
| Product Name | Manufacturer | Quantity | Buy KitBuy Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Digital Isolator, 2 Channel, 70 ns, 3 V, 5.5 V, SOIC, 8 Pins | TI | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| ALPS ALPINE Rotary Encoder, Insulated Shaft, Mechanical, Incremental, 24 PPR, 24 Detents, Vertical | Alps Alpine | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| POLYMAKER 3D Printer Filament, PolyLite Series, 1.75mm Dia, Transparent, PETG, 1 kg | Polymaker | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| XP POWER AC/DC Power Supply, ITE, 2 Output, 42 W, 5 V, 5 A, 24 V | XP-Power | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| BOURNS SMD Current Sense Resistor, 0.1 ohm, CR Series, 2512 [6432 Metric], 3 W, ± 1%, Metal Film | BOURNS | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| SCHRACK - TE CONNECTIVITY General Purpose Relay, RZ Series, Power, Non Latching, SPDT, 5 VDC, 16 A | SCHRACK | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Current Sense Amplifier, 1 Amplifier, SOT-23, 8 Pins, -25 °C, 85 °C | TI | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
| Arduino UNO | Arduino | 1 | Buy NowBuy Now |
Additional Parts:
| Product Name |
|---|
PCB by Aisler |
Krokoclamps |
thick cables |
Glass Jars |
Copper sulfate, Sodiumbicarbonate, Gold electrolyte |
Copper pipe, Gold plated spare components |