Emerging Tech 'Show & Tell'

Name: Tamara Anglin
Source: Gizmodo.com
Link: http://http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/06/awesome-lego-printer-uses-felt-tipped-pens-tiny-workers/

Description:
The lego printer is an actual printer device built by a 29 year old computer programmer. The programmer works for Squirrelfantasy, a member of the B3ta forums. The printer uses felt tip pens but produces incredibly clear and precise print. The printer is connected to an Apple Mac compete with Mac OS X drivers.

Comments:
This computer is not sold in stores, but would be great to show to students of any grade level to get them interested in building or engineering. Most kids don't really need much motivation to play with Legos, however in my experience boys tend to be more apt to play with building structures like Legos where girls are not. This would be a great way to show students part of an endless possibility of what the world of building or engineering holds!