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3D Printer
An array of colored smoke rings arrays create a 3D image in mid-air | |
Smoke rings can be sent for considerable distances either alone or in large arrays. Using common color toner, this device shoots layered color images into mid-air, 20 feet or more. (cross-sections of a 3D object) and thus create a 3D object floating briefly in space. The toner dissipates and ideally
is biodegradable, made with natural dyes and pigments.
Ghost Writer
Ghost_20Writer
similar [xaviergisz, Jan 08 2007]
Chimney Smoke Art Work
Chimney_20Smoke_20Art_20Work
but I still like the small scale printer so + [xenzag, Jan 08 2007]
Solid 3D printing
http://www.zcorp.com/whatwedo.asp
used for models and prototypes [badideajeans, Jan 09 2007]
Smoke Ring Guns
http://www.zerotoys...ewsite/products.htm
Possible research tool [csea, Jan 09 2007]
[link]
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This is really only a new concept if defined as a 3D printer capable of producing objects viewable in the round. Incidentally there is a cool link showing that this concept could be applied underwater as well, perhaps to create 3D gelatin artwork. Check out
http://serve.me.nus.edu.sg/
limtt/video/Collid_Re1573.mpg |
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need to check that url molecat - can't
get it to connect |
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Xenzag,
Half Bk doesn't like long words and I can't figure out how to insert a link. You can go to my web page mallico.com and click on "colliding ring vortices" in the Technology Links. |
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if you click on "Link" you can paste in
really long urls - try it. |
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We used 3d printing to make solid models in architecture school, and you can do that in color too (link) - but this idea is distinct in the scale and in the shifting, temporary nature of the image- I'd love to see how a 'printed' image would change in the wind. [+] |
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Bravo, [molecat]. Having experimented briefly with smoke rings as a means of detecting sound pressure levels within a room, I am heartily in favor of new uses for this technology. |
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One can purchase inexpensive smoke ring "guns" and appropriate non-toxic fluid in several outlets. [link] |
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