[Coco] OT: 3D Printers...

[Salvador Garcia]

I do not have a 3D printer, but do belong to the group called "I want one"


I have seen 3D printers costing $500, like this one:


http://www.microcenter.com/site/brands/3D_printing.aspx?ekw=3D_Printing&rd=1


Others easily hit $1000. I am still researching the pros and cons of buying expensive vs economic.


You can use different types of software to generate files that are compatible with 3D printers. Such programs include Sketchup and Blender,  Here is a list of some of the software, both free and commercial:


http://www.3ders.org/3d-software/3d-software-list.html


Printer manufacturers include the following:


Reprap
Makerbot


There are many more; these are just two that came to mind.


I would also like to refer you to a Makerspace whose members are into 3D printing and have experience with different types of 3D printers. They are friendly folks and I think any comments that they provide can nicely compliment any comments made here by others who actually have a printer.


Their name is Workshop 88 (http://www.workshop88.com/)


Their Google Group is here:
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/workshop88members


You will need a Google account and will have to log in to access that page. Also the link might take you a their group home page where you'll need to request to join.


I hope you find this info helpful. Salvador










-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Batson <steve at batsonphotography.com>
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Mon, May 4, 2015 2:30 pm
Subject: [Coco] OT: 3D Printers...





After seeing John's work on the CoCoSDC case, I'm starting to consider
buying
one for myself. Not sure exactly how or what I'll use it for, but I
have some
possible ideas. What I'd like to know from John and others using
them
is:



What printer do you have? What do you like and not like about
it?
What
are you using it for?
How costly do you find it to
be?
What software are you
using to produce printable files?
I
think as many others here probably feel,
that the market for these and
what they can do is about to explode and I'm
thinking it might be good to
start learning more. I just starting to really look
around, but it would
be nice to hear from those here that have some first hand
experience with
them.
 

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