| Contraptor is an open source construction kit for experimental personal fabrication, desktop manufacturing, prototyping and bootstrapping. It consists of perforated aluminum angle of various lengths (Erector-style) and linear sliding elements actuated by belts and threaded rods. One of the project goals is manufacturability at home with basic tools, using inexpensive materials and parts readily available in hardware stores and online. |
| The objective of this project is to create easy-to-build, inexpensive (around $500) rapid prototyping machine that would build 3D objects from waste paper such as used printer paper, yellow pages, marketing brochures and magazines. |
