
DaMan
Canada
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Hey EZ-B community!
I was wondering if anyone was thinking the same thing I did when I saw the Solidoodle on Engadget recently?
Solidoodle is a <$500 3D printer that would be freakin awesome for printing those robot parts you just can't find anywhere else. All it requires is power and a USB port.
If I can justify it, I will probably pick one up this summer, but if anyone else has $500 bucks burning a hole in your pocket and wants to give it a shot, please post your experience!
I just ordered one. This has good resolution for a homebrew printer. And for the cost you cannot beat it. I also have a Vflash printer and it makes amazing prints... it cost me 10K which is not too bad, as most printers are around $30k all the way upto $150K. But as a standard inkjet printer, consumables gets you everytime. The resin for my machine cost $1K for 1.8kg of material. I can print about 10 models with it. A High cost for just some simple parts, gears etc. So this seemed like a no brainer to get this machine. I'll let you know when I get it and post some pics of parts printed with it.
Will
im tempted to order one but i think i'll need to learn the 3D drawing first. Let me know how it goes for you. If i understand it correctly, it prints using the spool of plastic they sell? and not cutting from a solid chunk of plastic, correct? I was confused this with a CNC machine for a moment. Wondering how strong the plastic is when making tiny parts, is it flexible or solid?
It is ABS, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene. The stuff they make Lego blocks out of. Tough as nails.
@Will,
I will definitely be looking forward to hearing about your experience with it. Especially if you have alot higher end printer you can compare it too.
v/r
Kevin
@Will
I'm wondering about the smell if this was to be used indoor concerning health hazard. Can you share your experience in what kind of environment requirements these 3D printer can be used safely?
The ABS machines do tend to stink as the abs melts. But ABS is supposed to be safe. You can run in garage, or add a box fan to a window and pull the air out. These ABS machines are small and can be used in appartments etc.
Will