My attempt to repair a moving blender component with a 3D printed part is great example of how some components currently aren’t suited to being repaired by consumers themselves. Furthermore, it illustrates that a potential system where users can replace their own components, would require great consideration from manufacturers in how they assemble their products or should perhaps be left to only a handful of components.
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3D Printing Repair – Blender
Marcus Lee (UNSW)
Low-cost 3D Printing 