Is anyone else interested in 3D printing?
Ive been interested in this since about 2005 but only this year have the prices of hobby 3D printers been reasonable for the thin walleted.
all thoughts and comments welcom
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Is anyone else interested in 3D printing?
Ive been interested in this since about 2005 but only this year have the prices of hobby 3D printers been reasonable for the thin walleted.
all thoughts and comments welcom
Hi MorgQuote:
Originally Posted by morg176
Spacepet is about to release a 3D printer for $399USD ($386AUD) called Toystructor. It is about the size of an A4 sheet of paper and can easily fit on a desk. People will be able to print all types of things on it, and we are setting up a secondary product (toystruction) where you can download free 3D STL files so you can download and print them up (i.e. Building blocks, action figure templates etc).
We will be offering a discount for Ozformers members as they have been Spacepet's biggest supporters.
While I'm not trying to compete in anyway with Spacepet (which I'm personally very excited about).
If you are looking to get something printed in the short term, try www.shapeways.com
they are fairly well priced and the strong flexible product is very good.
interesting stuff, 3d printing fascinates me :)
i'm interested..
Sooo very interested.. sooo many ideas, i just need to invest in my skills.
I did a bit of 3d printing at uni two years ago using a variety of different printers.
It is way too expensive to be practical, unfortunately. It's cool to mess around with though!
wasnt sure if people in here would be interested in 3D printing. Ive been interested in it for a good few years. The machine Im looking at is the PP3DP UP! printer from china, although Ill be buying mine from a reseller in Au or nz.
the printer gives very good detail and a relatively smooth finish so it is quite impressive, and it recently halved in price. it uses plastic to make things/parts [same stuff lego is made of].
it is also cool that you can use an xbox kinect as a 3d scanner, with software to scan people and then print them.
intent to use this at school [primary] too.
what would you make with a 3D printer? [and the obligatory 3D modelling skills]
what would design and make on a 3D printer? better weapons for your favourite figure, a shield? your fav starship?
what have you always wanted but could never make, till now?
Impossible to find replacement parts for those no longer in production items perhaps?
or a little targetmaster weapon of your own. a cassette that turns into a parrot
i wanted a short neck for g,f,b, maximus.. help him see a bit more
still saving for it...sigh
I've done some 3D printing too. It's still kinda expensive.
Beware of the 'enthusiast' printers too, they are rather rubbish. Yes Makerbot, I'm looking at you...
I'm currently trying to assemble a 3D scanner. Unfortunately I'm basically pretty stupid, so it's taking a while... Otherwise I could probably just buy a NextEngine for about $4K + shipping + import tax... screw it, I'll do it myself...
the PP3DP "UP!" 3D printer is considered to be by far the best quality hobbyist 3D printer on the market. The price recently dropped from nearly $3k to only $1500. this is the one that I am saving for. gives a good finish and 0.2mm layer resolution.
As far as scanners go, an xbox conect and some software off the net 'reconstruvtme' may be the way to go :D
What type of accessories for your transformers would you made for your transformers?
Maybe a weapons/engines for your new data disks?
What would you make:D?
Continued from the Vent thread:
So when it says it can print "Layer resolution of 200 microns." what is a 'layer'?Quote:
Originally Posted by morg176
I get most of the models I get printed are through Moddler.com who have a resolution of:
So I remain somewhat dubious of the quality as I'm told that even the best 3D printers can't actually print detail less than 0.2mm. And even then you will need finishing skills to refine the model.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moddler FAQ
As I said before, we should really start an initiative with hasbro, if we can get enough support. There are lots of possibilities. Heads, weapons, spare parts, etc.
Really good.
The model you send to the 3d printer is printed one layer on top of another. Each layer can be as thin as 200 microns. but of course it is not as simple as that. Would you be able to post a link of a picture of the stuff you get printed? perhaps with a close up?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
As for models from hastak, start up sketchup and try to design your own!
I don't have a camera that is capable of decent macro. I'll see if I can get it done later this week.Quote:
Originally Posted by morg176
This is a client approval pic of the model from the printer himself:
http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j..._Tober/cu2.jpg
That grill mesh used to be 0.2mm in diameter, but I had to increase the width to 0.5 or it wouldn't survive the cleaning processes. I also had to increase the shell thickness from 0.5 to 1mm or it could warp or be too fragile.
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That sounds about similar to my experiences with ShapewaysQuote:
Originally Posted by Tober
thats a nice print.
if i may ask, what did it cost to get that printed?
and how long did it take?
Yeah, Shapeways have been remarkably unimpressive lately, apparently. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
Thanks. Looks nice in that photo. A macro photo would expose the stepping tho.Quote:
Originally Posted by morg176
It was $35 from Moddler.com for the 56 x 20 x 50mm shell.
shaapeways.com wanted $8 for 'Strong and Flexible', $12 for 'Fine Detail'
ownage.com wanted $100
clayboxstudio.com wanted $300... yeah... maybe they confused mm for cm or maybe not...
thats a huge price range difference.
one of the problems i guess.
I've had ideas and simple designs in my head for decades. but the only way i can make some of what i design is to 3d print it.
just waiting for a decent price. Im a bit of a scrooge.
i could also use in in school.
sigh
Oops! Forgot the time-frame. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by morg176
It was within three business days, which is their standard. I think you can request a faster turn-around if you're under a deadline or something.
I'd be eager to see some un-finished macros of what the home 3D printers can produce.
when I eventually purchase an up, I'll be sure to post a photo, I do have a sample printed on the up. Ill see if I can get a decent macro.
Anyone have a spare 2k lying around? This Miicraft printer looks promising.
Looks good, but the size of the output models seems too small to be of much use to me. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by gamblor916
If they can print a prosthetic robot hand for a child, then surely they can design Transformers accessories for fans to download and print :confused:
There are. Shapeways has all kinds.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime
They cost money though.:(
saw this on a 3d printing site called 3ders.org
very cool
who wants a big freaking gun
http://www.3ders.org/articles/201303...e-minigun.html
:D
Today I saw an ad for 3d printing on TV. Some sort of engineering firm.Looks cool.:cool:
indeed it does look cool.
that is one of the things that got me interested in 3d printing, followed it since 2005. Still saving for one [An Up Plus 3d printer]. But instead of just sketching something, actually building it. And without the loss of fingers or skin on the smaller fidley bits. power tools are not my friend :D
Free handlebar moustaches for all Transformers!!
Forget the modelling, how about some 3D freeform drawings instead? http://www.the3doodler.com/
(It is not very practical for this thread I know and it has been online for a while but hot-damn that is cool!)
THAT LOOKS SWEEEET!
How much are those pens?:cool:
there is a kickstarter link on the page i posted above. I think you could get one + plastic for $50 before but that supporter package has since sold out and the cheapest option now is $75 + more plastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bidoofdude
Kickstarter direct link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...d-printing-pen
finally got the 3d printer (Up Plus 2) and after a motherboard change got it working. very happy with it thus far :D
Do you have any results to show off?Quote:
Originally Posted by morg176
I'm getting more and more tempted to buy one every day, but I still don't think they're quite there yet. :rolleyes:
I'm the same. Plus I need my money elsewhere atm lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Tober