2016-05-13 02:25:46 +00:00
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# mcopy
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#### Motion Copy Optical Printer Y? because we like you.
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1. <a href="intro">Introduction</a>
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2. <a href="software">Software</a>
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3. <a href="hardware">Hardware</a>
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4. <a href="#why">Why?</a>
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## Introduction <a name="intro"></a>
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The mcopy project is comprised of software and hardware for optical printers, built with repurposed broken projectors.
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2018-01-02 06:16:47 +00:00
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#### Components
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* Sequencer desktop app
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* Scripting language, called mscript, for complex sequences
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* Arduino firmware for projectors, cameras, lights and existing printers
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* 3D models of parts
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2016-05-13 02:25:46 +00:00
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## Software <a name="software"></a>
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2018-01-02 06:16:47 +00:00
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The mcopy desktop app is an Electron-based project which can be built for any platform.
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2016-05-13 02:25:46 +00:00
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## Hardware <a name="hardware"></a>
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2018-01-02 06:16:47 +00:00
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2016-05-13 02:25:46 +00:00
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## Why? <a name="why"></a>
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I'm interested in expanding the viability and access of the 16mm film format and to repurpose thre rising tide of discarded film technology.
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