Lego Bricks and Felt Tip Pen Become a Printer

Ever think about making a printer out of Lego bricks and a felt tip pen? Then take a look at this video: Sure it’s slow and only prints about 75 DPI. But it’s more fun to watch than the HP printer sitting on my desk. The creator, horseattack, did not use Lego Mindstorms. The builder […]

Ever think about making a printer out of Lego bricks and a felt tip pen?

Then take a look at this video:

Sure it's slow and only prints about 75 DPI. But it's more fun to watch than the HP printer sitting on my desk.

The creator, horseattack, did not use Lego Mindstorms. The builder just used analog motor electronics, sensors, printer driver, plus a "wiring" board for the USB interface.

See also at Gadget Lab: Awesome Lego Printer Uses Felt-Tipped Pens, Tiny Workers