LAB EQUIPMENT
1- Pensa Labs DIWire Plus
DIWire is a rapid prototype machine that bends metal wire to produce curves or 2D shapes that can be soldered or clipped together to create 3D structures.
APPROVED MATERIALS
Use of material depends upon having the appropriate bend head and feed wheels to accommodate the size. We carry wire in the Materials Store:
- Steel .125"
Diameter range varies on the material: limit .125"
Maximum diameter for steel: 3.5mm/.125" Maximum Bend Angle is 135°
TUTORIALS
Manual User Instruction Guide
Hardware
Advertisement for the DIWire with samples of output
Location of an overview video that shows and provides terms for the system.
Bending methods: 2.5D Bending
Fixing Wire Jams:
Assembly helpers (accessories that are helpful to assemble your creation)
Software
Video 1: Script Mode Introduction
Video 2: Material Profile Introduction
Video 3: Path Mode Introduction
Video 4: Material Profile Demo
Pensa Labs reference guide to wire bending angles:
