Wireless printing add-on

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This is my wireless printing add-on for my awesome Ultimaker. With it I can print wireless via bluetooth. The range is about 5 to 7 meters, but if the distance gets longer, the signal gets crapy'er and the speed of printing suffers. This add-on can be used with any 3D printer, if the printer uses serial communication. The module I used is this one: http://www.mdfly.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=63 If you do not want to have to make the PCB you can buy the break-out board as well:http://www.mdfly.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=428&zenid=bka7i29d1id7h20ki7iop64ov7 Here's a movie the thing:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXpfKqx7Uhc I also made a version which includes a LCD screen, that version is more dedicated for the Ultimaker electronics V1. For more info check out my blog at: http://jjshortcut.wordpress.com/2011/02/19/wireless-serial-bluetooth-module/ Instructions Buy the bluetooth module (check ebay) Make the PCB, etch or mill it or whatever your technique is Solder all together Program the bluetooth module (in AT mode) Remove unused usb cables Connect 5V,GND,TXD,RXD Connect bluetooth module to computer with bluetooth dongle and make bluetooth COM port PRINT WIRELESS!