jeffro Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Anyone else have one? What do you have? What do you print with it? I picked up a Rrintrbot Simple Kit a few weeks back from microcenter and have no been able to stop playing with it. Great little starter machine if you like to tinker at a reasonable price. I am currently in the process of designing and printing pieces to make my own larger printer using the existing motors, and electronics. Once that is done the possibilities will be endless. http://jasonlcurby.com/images/printrbot-simple-3d-printer2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I love hobby electronics and whatnot, and having a 3D printer would be neat, but I just don't know what I would do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl1647545492 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I have no reason to buy one I,m not sure what I would make with it but it intrigues me enough to want to go get one.Build something and post it up please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 been looking at them. how much did that set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 been looking at them. how much did that set you back? The kit i purchased (you have to assemble it, takes about 4 hours) runs 349.99 right now. Its build volume is a bit small (100cmX100cmX100cm) but can be upgraded to print larger. Filament runs about 35$ per spool, and you get quite a bit of prints from one spool. There are other ones you can buy complete online (IE XYZ Da Vinci) runs about $500 and comes complete ready to go. Very mixed reviews on that machine though so buy at your own risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90G60 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Several people I have talked to buy them simply to make toys for their children or props for board games. There are a few of our business customers that bought them for mock-ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Dammit, I want one! How has yours worked so far? I imagine, as with anything where the consumer has to put it together themselves, many of those "mixed reviews" come from shoddy... What's the word? Ah, yes, "putit togetherers". I know people who can't fucking put a Burger King paper crown together right let alone a 3Dprinter or some Ikea furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Anyone else have one? What do you have? What do you print with it? I picked up a Rrintrbot Simple Kit a few weeks back from microcenter and have no been able to stop playing with it. Great little starter machine if you like to tinker at a reasonable price. I am currently in the process of designing and printing pieces to make my own larger printer using the existing motors, and electronics. Once that is done the possibilities will be endless. Well... we're in the future. We can now use a printer to print a better printer. When computers can make their own upgrades, it's time to initiate the SHTF protocols. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-c1-3d-printing-prosthetics-20140425-m-story.html#page=1 3D printer + $100 in parts = prosthetic arm (that really works) Usually you think 10k-20k for a prosthetic arm. Eyewriter, Brainwriter, 3D printer ...... the mind boggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I can't wait until I can illegally download blueprints for FD parts and print them at the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I can't wait until I can illegally download blueprints for FD parts and print them at the house. You already can for some really simple parts. http://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=mazda&sa= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I believe there are 3D scanners available now at about the same price point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Dammit, I want one! How has yours worked so far? I imagine, as with anything where the consumer has to put it together themselves, many of those "mixed reviews" come from shoddy... What's the word? Ah, yes, "putit togetherers". I know people who can't fucking put a Burger King paper crown together right let alone a 3Dprinter or some Ikea furniture. It has been pretty solid for the most part. The kit i bought is designed to be a "tinker" toy. If youre someone who just wants it work out of the box, then its probably not for you. I did have one wire get wrapped up in the Z axis acme rod which cause the wire to sever. A quick solder and i was back in business. The mixed review i was talking about was about a unit that you can buy online that is ready to go out of the box for under 500 bucks. Its got a pretty decent build area but the quality is iffy. Cheap =/= good value. I can't wait until I can illegally download blueprints for FD parts and print them at the house. See below. You can design your own in autocad or some other free cad software. You already can for some really simple parts. http://www.thingiverse.com/search?q=mazda&sa= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Just read an article where they 3d printed a robotic hand for a teenager in some foreign country. Pretty crazy the things technology has and will be bringing us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc1647545523 Posted May 24, 2014 Report Share Posted May 24, 2014 Just read an article where they 3d printed a robotic hand for a teenager in some foreign country. Pretty crazy the things technology has and will be bringing us. Five posts up from yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveNartan Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I do a lot of work with 3d printers. Mainly ABS and HDPE. I usually use them for misc bike and car parts. I've got an electric guitar all ready to print off once school starts back up. It looks like a solid starter kit you have there. What software are you using with it?m I have been looking into table-top CNC's for more "solid" applications lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Five posts up from yours. Haha def missed that, but yeah it's insane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I do a lot of work with 3d printers. Mainly ABS and HDPE. I usually use them for misc bike and car parts. I've got an electric guitar all ready to print off once school starts back up. It looks like a solid starter kit you have there. What software are you using with it?m I have been looking into table-top CNC's for more "solid" applications lately. Autocad and repetier host. The slicer sometimes has issues but works well for the most part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motozachl Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Friend has one. All he makes is shitty trinkets, seems like a huge waste of $ for his usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybe Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 I have been looking into table-top CNC's for more "solid" applications lately. CNCRouterParts, call Ahren. http://i.imgur.com/McsY3si.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 You can use a home 3d printer for prototyping and then send your files off to one of the many online companies that will print your item in sandstone or certain types of metal . it's pretty neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1647545532 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Neat! I'd like to get one in a couple years so that my kids can benefit from growing up in a house with one, much like I benefited from growing up in a house with a computer. I don't know what I'd do with it either, but I think they're cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I am currently in the process of building an bike mounted enclosure for my old galaxy S2. It will allow GPS/video recording for whatever reason i choose. I am designing it so the phone will have a semi fixed case around it with a "universal" mounting system. Meaning, all i have to do a print off a custom mount, undo the wing nut and re-tighten it on the new mount. You could call it a go-pro rip off... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 In case anyone is interested, mine is for sale. Got a larger one in my sights. Contact me if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Why don't you print the printer you want to print with using the printer you have to print it? LOL. Just thinking 3D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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