[Coco] [SPAM] OT: 3D Printers...

[Sean]

Newegg had the da Vinci one on sale a few months back.  I held off because
the reviews were pretty lackluster, and many of them mention that their
customer support is very bad.

On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 10:59 PM, Steve Batson <steve at batsonphotography.com>
wrote:

> Thanks Salvador :)
>
> I'm also hearing that some libraries in my area may be getting them that
> you can get time on paying to cover the material costs. If that is true,
> I'd probably want to give that a shot first. May be my best option since I
> don't have a need for one at this time and would be good to learn more
> about them.
>
>
>
> On May 4, 2015, at 7:41 PM, Salvador Garcia <ssalvadorgarcia at netscape.net>
> wrote:
>
> > 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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