3D printing has become a key tool in the development of my KAP projects. To draw wider attention to this activity and to highlight the versatility of 3D printing I wrote a lengthy article on the topic for Model Engineers’ Workshop magazine. This appears in two parts, comprising a total of 14 pages & 41 images! To suit the audience, the article emphases the use of solid modelling and 3D printing in creating KAP gadgets which include my suspension, PanGimbal and altimeter. The article also describes some research I made into a new type of optical horizon sensor which might provide another means for platform levelling – the concept having been inspired by the sensors used to stabilise low-Earth satellites.
The editor has kindly provided a PDF copy of the article for you to read here. Alternatively, you can order back copies of Issues 313 and 314 from: www.mags-uk.com by clicking the heading Model Engineers’ Workshop.