I spotted this deal on a German Chinese-Tech site that I occasionally peruse, so it's only available if you select the EU plug type, but I presume it will still be fine if you use a EU to UK plug adapter?
I've not had a play with a 3D printer yet, one of those things that seems to be getting cheaper and cheaper, but I'm still not sure I know what I'd use it for... Of course, I don't have any use for 4 of the 5 phones I've bought from China this year so that argument doesn't really work, but I can't throw a printer in my desk drawer and forget about it!
I don't really know what makes one of these printers good, or bad, but for what it's worth the reviews on the site seem positive.
All comments (38)
noirnaranja
21 Sep 17#1
Here's a video of it in action, making a Yoda Buddha figurine (naturally)
Daveseans to noirnaranja
22 Sep 17#8
My eyes started to pain watching your video.....so fast!! :disappointed:
japes
21 Sep 17#2
I'm guessing speed isn't a selling point as that video was a 24hr time lapse!
Morsicatio
21 Sep 17#3
Wait, good things come to those who shall
Torchwood
21 Sep 17#4
From what I've read, you get what you pay for. It'll print, but the PSU has safety issues, the acrylic frame is rickety, impacting on print quality, and you'll need to 3D-print accessories yourself to remedy some of the printer's failings out of the box.
Plus you have to build it, which may take 5 hours+, and your first prints may not work out that well if the printer's not calibrated properly.
kinell
21 Sep 17#5
I have a two 3D printers... one not dissimilar to this - build yourself, print better bits, etc. And I love it. 3D printing is a bit of a steep learning curve, with so many variables involved.. but a little perseverance and you will be off and running.
Uses? That's debatable! For me, I love to learn new stuff, whilst making or achieving something as a reward. As a former electro-mechanical engineer, a 3D printer hits the spot for now.
You can make all sorts of Tat' or spares for lots of items. You can design your own stuff and print it.. to be honest its sorta endless.
Is 3D printing for everyone? Doubt it very much TBH.. but for me, it is.
Think of a 3D Printer as an irritating petulant & truculent child, that needs constant attention & endless care. And when all is good (it/the) can produce really cool stuff.... but it all takes time.
:heart_eyes:
superspeedy
21 Sep 17#6
To design what you want to make, do you have to get some kind of specialist software?
Skeptik
22 Sep 17#7
Where can you buy the conumables for this. Is it expensive to make anything ?
jamgin
22 Sep 17#9
Can this print a time machine so I can go back in time to nab the deals I missed on this site?
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I spotted this deal on a German Chinese-Tech site that I occasionally peruse, so it's only available if you select the EU plug type, but I presume it will still be fine if you use a EU to UK plug adapter?
I've not had a play with a 3D printer yet, one of those things that seems to be getting cheaper and cheaper, but I'm still not sure I know what I'd use it for... Of course, I don't have any use for 4 of the 5 phones I've bought from China this year so that argument doesn't really work, but I can't throw a printer in my desk drawer and forget about it!
I don't really know what makes one of these printers good, or bad, but for what it's worth the reviews on the site seem positive.
All comments (38)
Plus you have to build it, which may take 5 hours+, and your first prints may not work out that well if the printer's not calibrated properly.
3D printing is a bit of a steep learning curve, with so many variables involved.. but a little perseverance and you will be off and running.
Uses? That's debatable! For me, I love to learn new stuff, whilst making or achieving something as a reward. As a former electro-mechanical engineer, a 3D printer hits the spot for now.
You can make all sorts of Tat' or spares for lots of items. You can design your own stuff and print it.. to be honest its sorta endless.
Take a look at Thingiverse or MyMiniFactory to name but a few sites.
Is 3D printing for everyone? Doubt it very much TBH.. but for me, it is.
Think of a 3D Printer as an irritating petulant & truculent child, that needs constant attention & endless care.
And when all is good (it/the) can produce really cool stuff.... but it all takes time.
:heart_eyes:
Hot UK Yesterday Deals here I come.