Need to get one of these new 3D printers..
RobotWorkshop
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Ok, if I could afford one of these things it would be awesome....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QP73uTJApw&NR=1
Now in color....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QP73uTJApw&NR=1
Now in color....
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-Phil
But I have to agree to Phil, you cannot use it at home.
Maybe not, but I'd sure like to try!
Yes, I agree, I also wouldn't say 'no' if someone gifts me one
As prototype you will need to handle it gently,
it's not as rugged as a final product using injection molded plastic.
http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/
FDM, using ABS. The Rapman price is much lower... you have limitations, of course...
As an alternative http://www.shapeways.com/ is the way to go... the have many machines you can 3D print in many materials, depending on your need.. :-)
The ABS that the MakerBot uses is very strong... like a Lego piece... and they are not brittle or fragile in any manner. (You can produce small flexible parts, if you use thin enough material, but normally I don't.)
Here is a video of mine making a Lens holder that I just made this morning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRzIDzQ8w9U
Bill
Have to tried the thing-o-matic ? We were looking at it, but I'd like to hear what you think about it.
Does it use the same material as the cupcake ? If it does, is there any chance you could send us something you made (I'll pay you for it) ?
Bean
The Thing-o-matic is the larger brother to the Cupcake. They use the exact same electronics and supplies, it's just that the ToM has about a 10% larger build surface and a little better design. Either of them can use everything from Cake Frosting to ABS plastic to make parts.
I've got several little things I can send you... send me a PM with your mailing address and I'll drop some samples in the mail.
Bill
My Thing-O-Matic kit is due to arrive tomorrow. Once I get it up and running, I'll also be happy to send you something it made.
-Phil
Phil, some of the ZCorp machines have a secondary resin that makes the parts significantly harder. In fact, one of the demos they do is printing a cresent wrench that is hard enough to tighten and loosen large nuts. (I actually broke free a 3/4" nut with one that was very tight with no problem.)
I worked with a friend of mine who needed to produce some parts for a car and we made exact duplicates on a ZCorp machine that were actually stronger than the original parts from Oldsmobile!
Bill
Did you get a preassembled one or are you going to have a fun weekend? :-)
Also, feel free to let me know if you have any questions... I've got a lot of experience with mine now!
Bill
-Phil
I'd be interested in hearing how hard / how long it takes to put the kit together.
And I'd love to see something from it.
Bean
I think it is more appropiate in that forum.
Bean
Bill
I did invest to this.. http://blog.ponoko.com/2011/06/29/emaker-raised-how-much/ and I do hope It'll be worth the $$$ spend.
Now, I've got to figure out why my chemistry lab needs one of those. . .
I've got, it could make test tube racks. Good enough reason for me. Not to try it on my wife.
Duane
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