[Vanhackspace] 3D Printer

[dan anderson]

CAD to G-code converters are common. Dunno if that particular printer
takes G-code but many do. If not there must be a CAD->specific-format
tool (they show CAD models and then the physical result at one point,
and really, what good is a CNC or 3D printer that needs to be
hand-controlled?) and since the hw is opensource I would expect that
converter to be too.

-D



2009/12/10 x ox <xoxoxcom at gmail.com>:
>
> awesome - yeah i would love to get one of these, either through the space or
> myself  - what sort of software works with it?  you can use any 3D program
> then convert to a certain file type or code or something...?
>
> On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Joe Bowser <joe.bowser at nitobi.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hey
>>
>> The guys who built the MakerBot are the Co-Founders of NYC Resistor, a
>> well known private New York Hackerspace.  We plan to get the tools to build
>> these in the future once we fully ramp up our build nights.
>>
>> I do know that Metrix:CreateSpace in Seattle builds their own version of
>> this device if you're looking for a closer/cheaper supplier  ($750 USD is
>> pretty expensive!)
>>
>> The thing I like most about the MakerBot is the ability to add a
>> Frostruder.  It makes it fun for parties. :)
>>
>> We've also had a reprap in the space as well.  (http://www.reprap.org).
>> Zach Hoken, one of the co-founders of MakerBot has also developed much of
>> the hardware for this as well.
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 4:38 PM, x ox <xoxoxcom at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> 3D Printer for about 1000$ - another hackspace put it together - pretty
>>> damn awesome (sorry if this has already been posted or something)
>>>
>>> http://store.makerbot.com/
>>>
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>>> -erik
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