I like the laser engraving results, an Epilog if I am not mistaken. In a similar vein I can print directly on to wood and other substrates, this is what I was working on over Christmas, I have not ironed out the bugs but it's getting there and does print at least.
Great work on the logo!· Even better work on sharing it with everyone!· I know I have learned alot about some other cool stuff here!· Mainly, Grahams modified inkjet printer, looks great and a nice hack!· I personally like the domed sticker with "Powered By" and not the all lower case version.
The laser can raster and vector cut.· The laser is driven through a print driver using Corel X3.· Its a commercial product from http://www.epiloglaser.com/·.· Its driven through dc servo motors and is stupid fast and cutting and engraving.· If anyone wants any cases or the like engraved let me know.
We actual bought the laser to make SMT Mylar Stencils. We'll be offering this service in the next week or two. The idea is that you provide a .eps file of the solder resist of your surface mount pcb and then for $20 we send you a .005" Mylar Stencil of your design. The working area would be 8.5"x11" and could include multiple designs, but they can only be in a single file. Very similar service to the Pololu site and are used just like these here http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Stenciling.
Phil, the distance between the print head and paper is about 3mm, how tightly this needs to be maintained for really good printing I'm not sure but you do get decent prints even when you don't take a lot of care.
I personally like the domed sticker with "Powered By" and not the all lower case version. www.ohararp.com
Do you mean "Powered by" if so thats good, I have decided that Uppercase "P" is the way to go.
Feel free to order some, at the moment I have two people that have ordered.
Still waiting for Parallax, I guess work on the prop two is more important.
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Post Edited (computer guy) : 1/10/2008 9:23:38 PM GMT
Propeller hat decal stickers have been ordered and are currently at the printer being produced.
We will be selling the stickers for $0.99 each and also including them in Propeller Kits.
I will keep you posted. They'll be available on our web site soon.
Cheers, JJ
Art Director
Parallax Inc.
(The decal will be die cut. The pink line indicates the cut line.)
You're all part of the "good guys" team at Parallax. You can use the sticker image in your video.
Many trademark and copyright attorneys would probably say we're acting a bit loose with our approval process, but we're okay accepting some risk that we won't be abused or this would become a big problem for us. . . like if a competitor decided they also needed to use the Propeller logo for their chip. As for any of you receiving a letter from our attorney, it's not going to happen. The attorney is kept behind a locked steel door and only comes out when we have real problems. In our business that means we only need him once every ten years. He's the only attorney that gets really hungry. And the couple of times he came out we didn't feed our customers to him.
For those interested,
The Propeller hat decals have arrived and are now available on our website. They are $0.99 each.
Printed on durable white vinyl they will look great on your laptop or even your car bumper.
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The entire image is vector, so any size is available. However large quantities would need to be requested as single quantities are more expensive.
Still waiting for Parallax approval.
Thank you
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Post Edited (computer guy) : 1/10/2008 11:56:11 AM GMT
Graham
Nice printer.
Does it still use normal ink?
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VERY nice! However, did you intend for "powered" to be lower case?
This is what it looks like in Uppercase.
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Post Edited (computer guy) : 1/10/2008 1:14:29 PM GMT
Price may differ slightly.
I really love the domed look.
Will go with the Uppercase "P".
Could the appropriate Parallax staff member respond as soon as possible. Thank you
More requests will be needed as I will be ordering a batch of 100 and I certainly don't need 98 of them.
Information -
size: 20x20mm
Material: Vinyl Label, with resin dome
Printing: Digital printing
Adhesive: Permanent
Looks like this - Dome stickers
Thank you
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Post Edited (computer guy) : 1/10/2008 2:43:45 PM GMT
Great work on the logo!· Even better work on sharing it with everyone!· I know I have learned alot about some other cool stuff here!· Mainly, Grahams modified inkjet printer, looks great and a nice hack!· I personally like the domed sticker with "Powered By" and not the all lower case version.
The laser can raster and vector cut.· The laser is driven through a print driver using Corel X3.· Its a commercial product from http://www.epiloglaser.com/·.· Its driven through dc servo motors and is stupid fast and cutting and engraving.· If anyone wants any cases or the like engraved let me know.
Ryan O'Hara
www.ohararp.com
Thanks! I went to the Epilog website to drool. Whoa! That's some high-class equipment you've got there. Do you do engraving for a living?
Graham,
Neat printer! How tightly must the head-to-substrate distance be maintained for a quality print?
-Phil
We actual bought the laser to make SMT Mylar Stencils. We'll be offering this service in the next week or two. The idea is that you provide a .eps file of the solder resist of your surface mount pcb and then for $20 we send you a .005" Mylar Stencil of your design. The working area would be 8.5"x11" and could include multiple designs, but they can only be in a single file. Very similar service to the Pololu site and are used just like these here http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/present.php?p=Stenciling.
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Ryan O'Hara
www.ohararp.com
Post Edited (ohararp) : 1/10/2008 6:14:01 PM GMT
Put one to use immediately. Almost looks like the 'open space' for it was planned. Yes, TWO Props.
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Harley Shanko
Graham
It's great to see you over here on the dark side!
I've been a long admirer of your work in Proton...
What you using the Prop for?
Regards,
Coley
PS Sorry, I don't mean to hijack the thread!
Do you mean "Powered by" if so thats good, I have decided that Uppercase "P" is the way to go.
Feel free to order some, at the moment I have two people that have ordered.
Still waiting for Parallax, I guess work on the prop two is more important.
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Post Edited (computer guy) : 1/10/2008 9:23:38 PM GMT
Less than 20 orders they will be $10.00AUD each
Less than 50 orders they will be $6.00AUD each
Less than 100 orders they will be $3.00AUD each
This is as a result of needing to get the money back for the order.
So if you want these at a good price buy some for your mum, your grandmother, or buy a truckload of these beautiful suckers to store in the attic.
Payments will be via PayPal.
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Post Edited (computer guy) : 1/11/2008 12:27:09 AM GMT
Please PM or leave a reply.
Thank you
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I'd like to use an image of your sticker for a video? OK?
Rich
-Phil
I'm not worried about the Good Guys!!!
(Yes, you are one of the good guys, but I didn't want to be rude by not asking[noparse]:)[/noparse]
Rich
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If you like my avatar then check this out Propeller Domed Sticker
thanks phil for the idea/image
now to make somethin to engrave
done on my diy cnc mill with a dremel vbit image is 2 inches across
dan
We will be selling the stickers for $0.99 each and also including them in Propeller Kits.
I will keep you posted. They'll be available on our web site soon.
Cheers, JJ
Art Director
Parallax Inc.
(The decal will be die cut. The pink line indicates the cut line.)
What is the size of this sticker?
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uController.com - home of SpinStudio
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You're all part of the "good guys" team at Parallax. You can use the sticker image in your video.
Many trademark and copyright attorneys would probably say we're acting a bit loose with our approval process, but we're okay accepting some risk that we won't be abused or this would become a big problem for us. . . like if a competitor decided they also needed to use the Propeller logo for their chip. As for any of you receiving a letter from our attorney, it's not going to happen. The attorney is kept behind a locked steel door and only comes out when we have real problems. In our business that means we only need him once every ten years. He's the only attorney that gets really hungry. And the couple of times he came out we didn't feed our customers to him.
Ken Gracey
Parallax, Inc.
The Propeller hat decals have arrived and are now available on our website. They are $0.99 each.
Printed on durable white vinyl they will look great on your laptop or even your car bumper.
Here is the link to the product page:
http://www.parallax.com/tabid/143/List/1/ProductID/497/Default.aspx
Have an excellent weekend.
Cheers, JJ