Introduction: Earth-sculpter

This is called the earth-sculptor and is a machine that makes forms and sculptures from mud.

Supplies

3d printer

wood

2x stepper motors

2x arduino uno

jumper wires

2x three state switch

1x mirrorball motor ( AC )

screws

white spray paint

2x 12v dc adapter

epoxy glue

Step 1: 3d Print

https://www.printables.com/model/265248-ratchet-toothpaste-tube-squeezer/files

3d print:

  1. 2x toothpaste squeezers
  2. 2 circles that fit onto toothpaste squeezers and motors
  3. 20cmx3mm circle
  4. 1x circle1
  5. 2x switch box

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Step 2: Wood Frame

2x 30cm for the sides

1x 26.5 cm for center

2x small cubes for support

use wood glue to stick them together

glue 30cm thin mdf on the back of the frame

spray paint white

Step 3: Glue

Use epoxy glue to stick the small circles onto the toothpaste squeezers

glue small circle onto big flat circle

glue switch boxes to sides

Step 4: Drill & Screw

drill 3mm hole in the toothpaste squeezers and screw on the frame

screw both the motors on the frame

Step 5: Wiring

connect the stepper motors and switches

combine these two on one arduino

Step 6: Coding

this file is the coding for the stepper motor and switch

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Step 7: Final Touches

  1. place 3d printed disc on spinning motor
  2. place bags with mud in toothpaste squeezer
  3. plug 12v dc adapter in arduino


Step 8: Video

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