$299 3D printer achieves Kickstarter goal in minutes
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[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44497550]So what exactly does the average person do with a 3D printer? Print trinkets and shit until the novelty wears off, then regret the purchase?[/QUOTE]
what does an average person do with a paper printer
[QUOTE=DOG-GY;44498047]what does an average person do with a paper printer[/QUOTE]
Not sure if the two are really comparable. They serve very different purposes.
[QUOTE=DasMatze;44496914]I'd print myself one of these with it: [url]http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1383838[/url][/QUOTE]
you can actually order ceramic 3D prints from a specialty company
[url]http://www.shapeways.com/materials/ceramics[/url]
for the price of ordering the individual prints it'd be way worth it compared to getting the ridiculous machine and facilities required to print and fire them
[editline]9th April 2014[/editline]
[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44498133]Not sure if the two are really comparable. They serve very different purposes.[/QUOTE]
I'd have to agree, paper printers serve a shitton more practical purpose, something like this particular printer would be fun for small novelties and quick fixer projects if you're actually competent enough to make the designs you need, but it's not a comparable thing unless your answer is "print things"
unless of course your answer is subtractive 3D printing using a stack of paper
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[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44497550]So what exactly does the average person do with a 3D printer? Print trinkets and shit until the novelty wears off, then regret the purchase?[/QUOTE]
Infinite DnD miniatures
[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44497550]So what exactly does the average person do with a 3D printer? Print trinkets and shit until the novelty wears off, then regret the purchase?[/QUOTE]
Probably gonna go ruin some Brit's lives.
[QUOTE=Careld;44497334]Ahh, I can hear Games Workshops terrified high pitched scream from here..[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44497550]So what exactly does the average person do with a 3D printer? Print trinkets and shit until the novelty wears off, then regret the purchase?[/QUOTE]
I imagine that would depend on a) what kind of creative communities develop around 3D printers b) what existing creative communities will change because of it and c) adaption rate.
People already joked about Games Workshop spontaneously combusting at the sheer thought of piracy enabled by this, but it could also empower these kinda games since models can be made available across the globe without worrying about shipping or tax costs. The company would also save production costs as manufacturing would then take place in their customers' homes. If a piece of technology like this catches on (like touch devices), devs will start coming up with games that can use this tech as infrastructure. Maybe Scotty will beam an artifact your way and you gotta find the Made In China to convict the forger.
I think printing "trinkets and shit" in general is gonna be a whole lot more interesting when you take the productivity of the internet into account. Variety would open up immensely and fanart could create serious competition for brand products. I bet the modeling community would also grow immensely, which could help other sectors as well.
No clue how it would affect you outside the gaming sector tho. Personally as a 2D art hobbyist I'd love to print out some references.
[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44497550]So what exactly does the average person do with a 3D printer? Print trinkets and shit until the novelty wears off, then regret the purchase?[/QUOTE]
Consumer-level 3D printing is a pretty pointless investment unless you're a guy who does something like tabletop miniatures or gunpla or something along those lines.
[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44497550]So what exactly does the average person do with a 3D printer? Print trinkets and shit until the novelty wears off, then regret the purchase?[/QUOTE]
You make cookie molds and stuff, didn't you watch the very informational video?
[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44498133]Not sure if the two are really comparable. They serve very different purposes.[/QUOTE]
id disagree since i would use it for all sorts of things around my house, my roomates and i even came up with a coffee table design that would use 3d printed parts
i'd use it for art as well though so i guess i overestimate how many people have creative hobbies. it could be a great enabler for that kind of thing though. the problem with digital 3d art is that it isn't as tangible as say sculpting
[editline]9th April 2014[/editline]
if you're a higher-up at a business that makes products, having a printer on your desk that can print out your product designs would be incredibly valuable too. it's not just consumer stuff that affordable 3d printers enable
[QUOTE=DasMatze;44496914]I'd print myself one of these with it: [url]http://facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1383838[/url][/QUOTE]
And then the rest of would just make it with our hands. Because its a cup.
You could make cases for electronics. I would like to create a specialized case for my raspberry pi
[QUOTE=catbarf;44497217]Optimistically promising the lowest price to date for a 3D printer when they're still in the design process is something that should be taken with a massive grain of salt. Companies have made and continue to make overly optimistic promises without ultimately being able to deliver, so why would anyone just assume that the fact that they got funded means they can meet all their goals? I'll believe it when I see it.[/QUOTE]
It's because people are treating Kickstarter as a preorder rather than an investment.
[QUOTE=AJ10017;44498530]You could make cases for electronics. I would like to create a specialized case for my raspberry pi[/QUOTE]
But what would you do after that?
Is the 50-350 micron resolution enough to print good miniatures and Lego knockoffs?
Something people tend to overlook with 3D printing is how long it can take to print things. I've seen Microsoft MakerBot in-person before, along with some sample models they've printed. They take a few hours to print a simple model, while a more complex model can take days.
I would estimate that a lone LEGO brick would take about an hour to print, which at that point, you'd be better off buying them.
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I would estimate that a lone LEGO brick would take about an hour to print, which at that point, you'd be better off buying them.[/QUOTE]
Your estimate is hardly a fact.
Also, it's not like you can't have the thing just print things over weekend, while you are busy doing other things.
I'm just getting the impression that people think that 3D printing will be as fast as a conventional printer.
[QUOTE=No_Excuses;44497550]So what exactly does the average person do with a 3D printer? Print trinkets and shit until the novelty wears off, then regret the purchase?[/QUOTE]
I'd print so much shit that I could use for airsofting if it's big enough and let me use robust materials
[QUOTE=Killuah;44498369]You make cookie molds and stuff, didn't you watch the very informational video?[/QUOTE]
considering most of these plastics melt about around 400 degreese, I'd say its not a safe bet for an oven
I need $300 so I can print 3d dicks.
Small build size and no heated bed so good luck printing ABS.
Then again 300 is really nice for a premade kit. However you can build one thats better yourself for less than that.
[QUOTE=Sableye;44499403]considering most of these plastics melt about around 400 degreese, I'd say its not a safe bet for an oven[/QUOTE]
you dont bake cookie cutters m8
Oh man if these are good enough to print miniatures
Is it piracy if u print a 3d printer
[QUOTE=KillerJaguar;44498695]Something people tend to overlook with 3D printing is how long it can take to print things. I've seen Microsoft MakerBot in-person before, along with some sample models they've printed. They take a few hours to print a simple model, while a more complex model can take days.
I would estimate that a lone LEGO brick would take about an hour to print, which at that point, you'd be better off buying them.[/QUOTE]
Your estimate is pretty shit. Our DeltaMaker can print an object the volume of a standard LEGO 2x4 brick in less than 10 minutes. This thing can't be more than twice as slow. Plus, you wouldn't be using it to print standard bricks. You'd use it to print those little wingy bits and other specialized pieces that are harder to find.
[QUOTE=KillerJaguar;44498695]Something people tend to overlook with 3D printing is how long it can take to print things. I've seen Microsoft MakerBot in-person before, along with some sample models they've printed. They take a few hours to print a simple model, while a more complex model can take days.
I would estimate that a lone LEGO brick would take about an hour to print, which at that point, you'd be better off buying them.[/QUOTE]
The most practical use for 3d printers I would think, would be for making replacement parts, or creating specialized parts for hobbyist projects.
Even with the wait time it's pretty invaluable for a lot of applications.
Considering the fact that there's top of the line and readily available 3d software that can be used to make printable models, a cheap 3d printer would make it accessible to basically anybody who has need for it.
[QUOTE=BFG9000;44496438]I smell some plastic .22's in the near future :D[/QUOTE]
Considering you could safely make a .22 out of just about any materials, that's not really an issue either.
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[QUOTE=Sableye;44499403]considering most of these plastics melt about around 400 degreese, I'd say its not a safe bet for an oven[/QUOTE]
Do you not know how to bake?
It's probably because I said "mold", didn't know the english word.
Also I would primt stuff for things I have to repair, my speakers for example.
I would print all sort of little contraptions. For example with my computer setup currently, I have a lot of very long cables running across my room, sure, they're tucked into the wall or behind objects but dear god is it messy. I've done my best using pipe cleaners and zip ties, but if I had a 3D printer I could make molds that I could use super glue or gorilla glue or other super adhesives to make custom setups to hide cables in efficient ways or bundle them in nice holders that keep the cables from tangling and getting knotted up.
It's not worth 300$ but I'd pay 300$ for a device like that just for the fun of toying around with it and trying to create things that make my life a little better or easier.
Maybe with the crazy excess in cash they got for this project they'll be able to create a more advanced version for sale later down the line.
I love designing boardgames and stuff like that, but I hate making card/paper prototype pieces, so I could actually see some use for me if I ended up getting one of these.
Anyone else skeptical about this? I mean, why do they even need the kickstarter? It looks mostly finished, 50 grand barely pays for anything in the business world, if the testing and such isn't done then 50,000 probably won't cover it. They said they need it for the molds? what? molds for mass production?
Maybe it's just an advertising campaign though. If it's ready to go to market then they don't really need the 50 grand.
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