FLL Team MC^2: Plastic Bottle to Filament FLL Team MC2 2021-10-25 | This is our team's process of a plastic bottle, shredding, making filament, and using the filament to create a 3D printed object. We have updated a lot of our design for portability and efficiency. This video shows how to build our newest model youtu.be/J5BnIeDJzRsMany of our items used can be found on Amazon: amazon.com/shop/momsofpoway?listId=1T428NYQPME3K. We are currently working on posting our models and directions to build.Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
BIO BATTERY PHASE 1 FLL Team MC2 2022-10-03 | We decided to work toward an improved energy journey by creating bio-batteries, a more environmentally friendly and accessible alternative to conventional batteries. This is our first bio-battery design.
Project: Utilizing MEL Science Kits FLL Team MC2 2022-10-02 | This year FLL challenged us to explore sustainable, accessible, energy for all. We first had to understand traditional energy sources and used a MEL Science electricity kit to help us learn how galvanized batteries. Our team's goal is to minimize battery impact on our environment and future. #melscience #superpowered
2022 Core Values FLL Team MC2 2022-10-02 | Core Values is an important aspect of the FLL experience, this is when our team learns to work together, celebrates successes and collaborates with other FLL teams in the spirit of Coopertition (competitive collaboration). We invite you to join our journey for this year's Super Powered 2022 FLL Challenge Season: sites.google.com/view/fll-robotics-teammc2.
We want your thoughts! FLL 2022 Season FLL Team MC2 2022-07-19 | We know we have a lot of creative followers and want your thoughts! Last season we showed you how to make your own 3D printer filament. What innovation project do you think we should try this year to help you or your community to GO GREEN with sustainable energy? The FIRST Lego League 22-23 #SUPERPOWERED season is coming soon and this teaser trailer of the robot run shows you more about the theme. #sustainability The original trailer from FIRST LEGO league:youtube.com/watch?v=okR1AMFNV3Q
2.0 FLL Team MC^2 Plastic Bottle to 3D Filament FLL Team MC2 2022-05-16 | Watch our system shred a plastic bottle and feed it through an extruder that melts the plastic strip into 3D printer filament.
Bottle to 3D Printer Filament System Assembly FLL Team MC2 2022-05-15 | This is a machine that will let you recycle drinking water bottles (PETE) into 3D printer filament. This machine is based on REPRAP Arduino Mega with RAMPs 1.4 shield and 3D printer stepper motor, heater and thermocouple.The files here provide a chassis to assemble the boards and power supply under a wood board with the heater, bottle shredder and gear box on top of the board.We printed used PETG 3 layers for all walls and 25% infill. Supports on the plate. Here is the playlist guide to how to build everything:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTJoJqPE1dKbNU9XARQXSMANma_RAjSS7The spacer is for adding the LCD smart display board to this existing model:thingiverse.com/thing:1855797The gear box is made from this exiting model:thingiverse.com/thing:5200645The bottle shredder we used is this existing model:thingiverse.com/thing:4946971We made our own bottle shredder if you can't grind the bearing that is less complicated but does need some work. Those files are included. We have a webpage with more details and what parts we purchased to build this.The webpage:sites.google.com/view/fll-robotics-teammc2/innovation-projectJust the Supply list:sites.google.com/view/fll-robotics-teammc2/innovation-project#h.71kl6w7yvkpr
Updated Bottle Shredder: Plastic Bottle to 3D Printer Filament FLL Team MC2 2022-04-24 | We have tested a few different ways to shred our PET plastic bottles and found this to be the best model yet. It is easier to use while being portable and durable.You can find materials on our Amazon site: amazon.com/shop/momsofpoway?listId=1T428NYQPME3K
Cost and Environmental Impacts: Plastic Bottle to 3D Filament Series FLL Team MC2 2022-04-10 | This video will go over the actual cost of 3D printer filament vs the cost to make your own recycled bottle filament. The environmental cost and effect of recycling plastic will also be discussed, while the cost of 3D printers and building will be covered in another video.0:00 Intro0:28 CRV vs. Filament2:06 Customizing Products2:34 Chain of Recycling and Cargo 3:15 Cost of Transporting Waste3:53 Summary
Cura Settings for 3D Printer FLL Team MC2 2022-03-24 | This is a walk through of the Cura Settings for our 3D printer.
How to Fuse 3D Filament: Plastic Bottle to 3D Printer Filament Series FLL Team MC2 2022-03-22 | Here are three great ways to fuse two pieces of filament. Please note that, unlike one of the videos shown, we do not use ABS filament. Our filament is made of reused PET bottles.00:00 What you Need00:24 Candle00:47 Heat Gun01:16 Fuser BlockYou can watch the videos in full at:youtube.com/watch?v=gyMvT61mYPYyoutube.com/watch?v=Z9isSsp9tNYyoutube.com/watch?v=bnTNdcKsNT0To build a fuser block: 3dprinting.com/how-to/fuse-filament-home
2.0 Spool Assembly: Plastic Bottle to 3D Printer Filament Series FLL Team MC2 2022-03-20 | See how to craft the spool used in our plastic bottle to 3D printer filament machine. As promised, we have been working to improve the Bubba Slasher and will be continuing to upload new content to help you as you build yours. Direct links to supplies you need can be found further in the description(While we have the 5/16 shafts on our shopping list, it may be easier to find both those and the 10-32 shafts at your local hardware store)00:00 Spool Assembly00:12 Parts You Need01:09 Help with Imperfections01:32 Glue Testing02:00 Prep, Primer, and Gluing02:41 Building the Base04:41 Final AssemblyCredit to @TooManySecrets on Thingiverse for this condensed print. We used files Sideplate_1.stl through Mount_Bottom_2.stlthingiverse.com/thing:5200645/filesCredit to @Sapienz on Thingiverse for his original print.thingiverse.com/thing:4900782Shopping List Links:For the flat head screw kit: amzn.to/3qp4ovtGorilla glue: amzn.to/3tsegGASuper glue: amzn.to/3ikJr0vNylon Nuts for 5/16 shafts: amzn.to/3toJiz920pcs Bearings: amzn.to/3tqFGgd5/16 Threaded Rod: amzn.to/3Il7dE0Plastic: amzn.to/3qgXGaXPrimer Glue: amzn.to/3u8Fwt0
Why 3D Printing is Useful: Plastic Bottle to 3D Printer Filament Series FLL Team MC2 2022-03-20 | 3D printers provide a new world of customizable printing. Our student FLL Robotics Team has created a prototype that creates 3D filament from a plastic bottle. Check out what 3D Printers can be used for.00:00 What is 3D printing?00:22 Parts and where they are used00:54 Common 3D Printers and Cost01:57 Health and Disabilities02:22 Fun things!02:42 Why 3D print?03:05 How Team MC2 uses 3D Printing
Arduino Firmware: Plastic Bottle to 3D Printer Filament Series FLL Team MC2 2022-03-20 | Team MC2 FLL Robotics Team: Programming of our plastic bottle filament prototype utilizes an Arduino. This video covers the firmware that we use for our Arduino. This is a prototype project that our student robotics team has taken to competition and will continue to compete with.
Why We Compete Using Pybricks With Spike Prime FLL Team MC2 2022-03-08 | Here we explain the the benefit of using Pybricks in robotics programming, especially with FLL Spike Prime. We also explain why we chose to convert from Block coding to MicroPython.
Prep a Bottle: Plastic Bottle to 3D Printer Filament Series FLL Team MC2 2022-03-08 | Before making 3D filament, and plastic bottle crafts, you have to make sure you choose the correct bottle and clean it thoroughly. In this video, we show you how to choose and prep your bottle for shredding.
First Lego League Team MC2 fundraising FLL Team MC2 2022-02-13 | Our team is fundraising to pay for our trip to the FLL Razorback Open Invitational in May. Any donation, big or small, would be greatly appreciated! Venmo: @teammc2roboticsGo fund me: gofund.me/59123174sites.google.com/view/fll-robotics-teammc2
Plastic into 3D filament how-to videos coming soon! FLL Team MC2 2022-01-29 | New videos on our improved designs and how to make them are up! Thank you for watching our videos and your interest in our project! We are excited to tell you that we are going to be heading to the International FLL Razorback Open Invitational this spring and are working on making our prototype better than ever. As we make improvements, we will share videos showing how you can make one too!Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
Team mc2 Project video Regional FLL Cargo Connect FLL Team MC2 2021-12-12 | Our presentation of the project & research for FLL tournament judging. Items for the prototype can be found on our website: sites.google.com/view/fll-robotics-teammc2/homeAmazon store for purchasable items: amazon.com/shop/momsofpoway?listId=1T428NYQPME3KHelp our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
Robot Regionals Presentation 2021 FLL Team MC2 2021-12-12 | CAD resources for our robot can be found on our website: sites.google.com/view/fll-robotics-teammc2/homeAmazon store for our prototype purchasable items: amazon.com/shop/momsofpoway?listId=1T428NYQPME3KHelp our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
Lego Team Movie: Team MC2 Core Values FLL Team MC2 2021-12-07 | A core values video that is just funWarning - you may get dizzyHelp our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
Lego Team Movie Trailer: Team MC2 Core Values FLL Team MC2 2021-12-07 | A fun Core Values stop motion film made by one of our team members.Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
FLL Team: Plastic to Filament Shredder Design FLL Team MC2 2021-11-30 | Please enjoy our short film of the 3rd generation of our bottle shredder. This is our 3rd attempt to design a durable and easily useable shredder. Information will be on our website with an amazon shopping list, shredder ratios, and additional videos and resources. Enjoy! amazon.com/shop/momsofpoway?listId=1T428NYQPME3KHelp our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
FLL Team MC2 Robotics Innovation Project Final FLL Team MC2 2021-11-06 | FLL Team MC^2 Robotics Innovation Project Final: Disrupting the cargo supply chain by using existing 3D printing technology, our hope is to keep the business of producing and recycling plastic out of cargo. Thus, reducing plastic waste, freeing up availability of cargo transport and addressing related environmental hazards.For more information on our project, competition, and FLL please visit our website: sites.google.com/view/fll-robotics-teammc2/homeAmazon supply store for prototype: amazon.com/shop/momsofpoway?listId=1T428NYQPME3KHelp our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
Crashing Chicken: FLL Team MC2 FLL Team MC2 2021-11-06 | Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
FLL Robot Presentation QT 2021 FLL Team MC2 2021-11-06 | Team MC^2 Robot Presentation FLL Cargo Connect 2021 QTHelp our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
Welcome to Team MC2 #53098 Fall 2021 Cargo Connect FLL Team MC2 2021-11-03 | Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
FLL Team MC2: Team Core Values FLL Team MC2 2021-10-25 | Our team engaged in a variety of different ways to bond and bring light heartedness to the team and work.Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
FLL Team MC2: Visiting EDCO Recycle FLL Team MC2 2021-10-25 | Our team visited EDCO recycle center to better understand the recycle cargo shipping process.Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
FLL Prototype Works 2021 FLL Team MC2 2021-10-25 | We are FLL Lego Robotics Team MC^2 #53098. We were challenged this Fall 2021 season find and solve a Cargo problem. We identified a broken problem of a product’s journey when recycled plastics pass through a wasteful and costly transportation chain. We created a working prototype, The Bubba Slasher, where the average person can reuse their plastic waste and create plastic filament to print with in your home or community. With your new filament, The Bubba Slasher will help eliminate the the need for many of the recycled plastic to be shipped and instead allows it to be reused in the home or office. Coming soon are the plans and parts to allow for everyone to use in their home.Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
San Diego County Library Tour of 3D Printing Lab FLL Team MC2 2021-10-25 | Our FLL Team's innovation project was on the topic of Cargo created by recycled plastics and recycling via an at-home 3D filament creator, which will be shared on our website.Help our team get Razorback: International Competition: gofundme.com/f/team-mc2-heading-to-razorback
