SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted March 5, 2014 Does anyone here have a 3d Printer? I've been thinking about getting one.. I have found one for about 2,200 local at the Mall Of America , @ the Microsoft store Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mb20music 760 Posted March 5, 2014 What printer did you find? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dakotagrafx 7,297 Posted March 5, 2014 bestblanks ran an ad today with them also - when is usc gettinng in on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joker 618 Posted March 6, 2014 This what you talking about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 6, 2014 Get a makerbot. http://store.makerbot.com/compare Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 6, 2014 I use this one where I work. http://www.stratasys.com/3d-printers/production-series/fortus-400mc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted March 6, 2014 Get a makerbot. http://store.makerbot.com/compare http://www.makerbot.com/ is the one i was looking at ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 7, 2014 The link is broken. Makerbot is owned by Stratasys as of last year. They are quality machines geared toward the hobbyist. They used to sell kits so you could buid your own and save a few bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeeJaysPlace 476 Posted March 7, 2014 At the Mall of America you can buy it for $2,200 I'm starting to save my penny's now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jarrotto 78 Posted March 7, 2014 I have been staring at the makerbots for the past year, and they just keep getting better and better, but i can't justify one right now... maybe later on down the road. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edge 67 Posted March 7, 2014 I lurk/lurked on the Printrbot and SeeMeCNC forums earlier this winter salivating in fantasy; then it struck me that I have very little knowledge regarding paths, layer thickness, bridging, etc. These machines have a future for sure; guess I'll just hang in there waiting for the software to become somewhat less Geek and more user friendly. If that doesn't occur in a reasonable time, maybe I'll look at the secondary market for a good deal that someone else outgrew or became frustrated with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted March 7, 2014 I lurk/lurked on the Printrbot and SeeMeCNC forums earlier this winter salivating in fantasy; then it struck me that I have very little knowledge regarding paths, layer thickness, bridging, etc. These machines have a future for sure; guess I'll just hang in there waiting for the software to become somewhat less Geek and more user friendly. If that doesn't occur in a reasonable time, maybe I'll look at the secondary market for a good deal that someone else outgrew or became frustrated with. There isn't much to know. The software should do most of the thinking for you. Here is a video of programming a part for our printer. You orient it how you want it, press one button and it's ready to send to the printer. All of the toolpaths have been created for both the part and support materials. The layer thickness is determined by the size of tip and the software. http://screencast.com/t/8VxpNS3WwT. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites