Re: Tokyo Reprap User Group

I work close to Tokyo station, so it seems we are a bit far apart. However, I pass through Akihabara everyday.

My plan is to focus on the electronic/software side of things first. I do not have access to the tools necessary to create the mechanical hardware (neither do I currently have the skills) and will probably need to order a kit somewhere down the road. At this point, I have only gotten to installing the main RepRap software and practicing my soldering with some little kits. I believe the next step is for me to get an arduino and see if I can get it working.

Here are some local arduino sites I have found:
[www.switch-science.com]
[www.mecharoboshop.com]
[www.microfan.jp]
[www.microfan.jp]

The RepRap project appears to be evolving very rapidly, so I am hoping I can get familiar with some of the basic technology so that when the project reaches a certain point, I will be ready to jump in. I am thinking that playing around with arduino related technology should be a good start, but this all really is an adventure for me.

Anyway, I will be sure to post any progress I have here, though it may be slow going getting started.

Cheers,
Ivan