Hi Guys,
First of all thank you very much for all support!! I am receiving many e-mails and comments in the blog from some great folks willing to somehow support the project.
We are at full speed and as soon we need any support we will be contacting your. My apologies if I haven't contact you yet because I have been quite busy these days.
Please add me on twitter and we can keep contact. http://twitter.com/jvelosojunior
As I mentioned before I printed a nice flute... and it works !!!!! I will post a video with my friend Tiago playing it soon... (unfortunately I can't play)
BTW, I will try to answer some questions by these weekend that are in the comments.
Cheers,
Junior
Unbelievable... Could you give us a few more details of your machine, in particular:
ReplyDelete1) What resin are you using?
2) If it's UV curable resin, how does your projector cause it to set? Or have you modified your projector in some way?
Thanks,
-Luke
i'm interested in building a 3d printer. i was starting with a reprap, but when i saw the details of your prints i change my mind! how much does it costs to build a printer like this?
ReplyDeletethanks for the help, and keep on with the beautiful work!
Pacca
I've already commented in the past how excited I am. But If you need any branding / graphic design, webdesign, or 3D modeling of anything - Let me know! My email is eddieadolf@gmail.com - Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteGood morning Junior, I was impressed with the level of detail of the pieces and wonder if you will explain how to make a printer because it's such a revolution to make any number you want, a hug and see your blog every day, even more.
ReplyDeleteIncredible! Man, you rock! After the flute, is time to print a real electric guitar... and play the solo guitar of the Led Zeppelin's "Stairway To Heaven"!
ReplyDeleteAwesome results, compliments.
At your feet, Master Jedi of the 3D printing.
Mattia
Hi,
ReplyDeleteYou are making groundbreaking stuff here. DIY RP machine is just what I need, and I'm willing to help in any way possible. I'm a 3d artist, with experience in RP and 3D printing, And I would like to make this project available as soon as possible. So if you need my services or you need any help at all please feel free to contact me lukanoskiognen@gmail.com or http://twitter.com/#!/Lukanoski
Great stuff. I'm following your progress as a Makerbot owner who is looking for better resolution. I'm interested in making custom 1/9 scale action figure heads, and your examples look stunning. Even the flesh color resin your using would be perfect for me. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work Junior, I would be more than glad to collaborate with your project in anyway possible. Any info on the future of the project would be greatly appreciated. barns.simon@yahoo.com.au
ReplyDeleteObrigado.
Adam.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could post a video of the printing process once more, in this case of a flute as I think it would be interesting to see
ReplyDeleteHi Junior.
ReplyDeleteAnother question I had was do we need to add our own 3d support structure to our 3d model and if so, are there certain guidelines to follow for proper support? I am a 3d artist so this is not a problem for me. I saw the photo of the rings and noticed they all had support structures and I'm guessing that attaching them with thin connections would make for easier removal.
I have a ton of questions and don't want to clog your blog so I am going to leave my email address (jon@watsonstudios.com)in hope I can contact you directly with my technical questions. I have questions about the projector and how you figured out the correct distance(from projector to resin) to make the objects actual size or of it can be compensated in software if we wanted a larger build area thus having to place the projector further away from the resin pool. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWas the flute printed with an off-the-shelf material or did you develop the material yourself?
ReplyDeleteAlso, does the material require a post-cure?
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ReplyDeleteCould you also upload some videos of your printer, while printing?
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to buy your kit
What model of DLP projector are you using?
ReplyDeleteThis one time at band camp...
ReplyDeleteDon't want to clog your blog, I like that, me too.
ReplyDeleteI am ready to buy and help but the wait is killing me but I'll continue....
Great work by the way.
Great work Junior, I've been following for a while and searched long and hard for your email.. mine is ObjectsUnlimited (at) gmail (dot) com please add me to your mailing list and drop a note when relevant. I will buy your machine or contribute.
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https://sites.google.com/site/protobotindustries
on twitter @protobotind
amazing! good work. the video looks like magic!
ReplyDeletewill be really interesting to read more about the resin and details. do you make the resin yourself?
Whats good estimate on start out monies to spend on making this printer? Rough estimate?
ReplyDeleteHi Junior, Been doing lots of research and finding that material cost will be a big factor when considering this printer. I'm finding that the going price is about $4.50 cu. in. I have looked at the Envisiontec printers, which are similar in principal (upside down builds using DLP) but you can't touch their printers for less than 30 grand! I guess they have a technology that allows for different levels of grey scale to cure at different depths to create smoother surfaces (voxel thickness as apposed to flat layers) Actually, I would be perfectly happy with flat layers at this point, still way better than the resolution that's out there for printers at this price point. Back to researching......
ReplyDelete@Jon: Envisiontec uses flat layers too. They boost resolution in the XY plane by pixel splitting, a process where multiple slightly shifted projections are used to cure a layer.
ReplyDelete@KC: That makes more sense to me and even easier to do. They (Envisiontec)explained to me that different intensities (grey scale values)of certain "edge" pixels cure the resin at different depths, which seems like it would be very hard to control consistently. On the other hand.....By shifting the image/exposure slightly in the XY direction, lower resolution DLP's should be able to achieve a smoother finish, or.... If projecting a larger image (projector further from resin) This shifting would also improve smoothness. Larger projections would make for larger pixels. There are so many factors when optimizing the resolution of a print. For example, How many pixels of the 1024 x 768 image are you using for your object? I guess if you calibrate the 1024 x 768 image to a "real world" size in inches or cm, you would not need to re-position the projector. Then again, If you use as much image real estate as possible for each build, you would have to always re-calculate the focal length of the projector to produce a 1:1 part. Maybe create a calibration screen to project onto a matching transparency?? It kind of makes your head spin when thinking of all the factors involved and I'm sure Junior has taken all this into consideration. Maybe all these things can be automated somehow in software?? I don't know, I'm no engineer, Just excited to start the project.
ReplyDeleteHahahah vc tá matando a galera de curiosidade!
ReplyDeleteGlorious machine!! Is incredible!! Is very noble by your side to give this technology posibilities for everyone.
ReplyDeleteWhen I could help you economically, I will do it.
Hi Veloso, would you like to test your printer with my zbrush model of Frankenstein? Cheers for your progress! http://4049174397829845972-a-1802744773732722657-s-sites.googlegroups.com/site/chewe3d/blog/jugantamblsculptris/frankyy.jpg?attachauth=ANoY7cqs17FlEJOlL8X_gFLH1o-XZSwecKxBUpyqrPlJzPF1uVi3te_jmwSj9ODudubCPETo52st4ec2ohKOu36ezuLG35pE38R4SPBpb2HKDCebfUWNxJlnJ4VTiirX7Zb3AMi6vHfc1IobC0U4pA8WdOIbHok__lYR1QBV8LMufkrB2CMtwalbMere6Q1M59F00NUx6_qucW5RZIQhzmFSKCOkQPrW1wQhuCu1_zehhv_zcWR0Xv0%3D&attredirects=0
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ReplyDeleteWhat´s the max buildsize? Amazing quality, can´t wait!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy watching your progrress indeed!!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to be released!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Jr, check this link out:
ReplyDeletehttp://focus.ti.com/docs/toolsw/folders/print/dlp1picokit.html
Hope this helps?
Wow, that is really cool! Looks a lot smoother than a Reprap.
ReplyDeleteDear Junior,
ReplyDeletemy name is Sebastian and I am as thrilled as everyone else here - great work! Best resolution I have seen so far from a desktop 3d printer.
Why I am commenting: My team and I are currently developing a very powerful website for the worldwide 3D printing community. Fans will be able to share, co-create, collaborate and even compete in multiple topics surrounding 3D printing. I see a chance that we may be able to incorporate your 3D printer - perhaps you can send me an email to discuss in more detail. It is: sommer.seb@gmail.com
Thanks for your time and keep it up!
Sebastian
Great, this is great!
ReplyDeleteMaravilha!
I can't wait for you to start using a lost wax model to produce Metal castings, Aluminum is the easiest thing...
Would love to be updated on your project. The resolution looks amazing. Please e-mail me at barky@vonbarkenhagen.com with any new information on this printer!
ReplyDeleteJá está no meu Blog:
ReplyDeletehttp://faz-voce-mesmo.blogspot.com/2011/05/3d-maravilha.html
Dear Junior. I visit your blog for many months now, but still (no offense) see no concrete plans or a roadmap about your construction. It seems that you deliberately delay to disclose further info, possibly for any of the following reasons:
ReplyDelete1. You are expecting something that is not happenning... i.e. make money by getting "acquired" by a major 3D printer manufacturer (not possible for the reasons you and many of us are aware of...)
2. You have being warned by some major 3D printer manufacturer about possible IP infrigments, dont know how to handle it (forget them, see how Geoh0t handled the iPhone jailbreak by the giant Apple)
3. You are a perfectionist, seeking the best out of the first version (get over it...)
4. You have a proof of concept but no stable working system, that does not produce any repeatable results, therefore your system offers no significant advantages over what the OS reprap flavors do (we are here to assist, just like in all OS groups), btw blogs are by default SHARING media... not press releases by commercial companies.
In either case, I think you should have to disclose further info to your loyal fans and not let them in the dark any longer. Give us your BoM and let us experiment too, contributing to your idea. I would like to know some info on lamp wavelength, DLP types, resin material e.t.c.
Me, as many other friends too, freeze our investment on other comparable DIY printers because of your expectations.
As far for the possible IP infringement, we all know that there will be no case, since you will not commercialise your findings. Am I right?
With regards, and a lot of respect to you for your work so far,
Timo from Greece.
tbilalis at enternet dot gr
Howdy Junior,
ReplyDeleteI'd love be be kept apprised of your progress if you have a mailing list, and provide any assistance if needed, particularly with regards to electrical engineering and photopolymers. Drop me a line if you've got a chance: vcc@desktopfab.com
Very impressive work so far! :)
Enrique
great stuff!!!...when there is progress do let me know
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I’d love to know when things happen, please put me on your list: arnold [circly thing] moonhill.org
ReplyDeleteThe suspense is killing me! I check this page WAY too often. I hope you post again soon.
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find you on www.indiegogo.com ?
ReplyDeletePlease let me know about you Printer.
The waiting time is the worst thing for me ...
Please put me on your list Alex.Neikes@gmx.de
Greets from Germany
thanks a lot for your efforts about this project.
ReplyDeleteyou shouldn't really care about people asking and being rude about "release dates" or "concrete schedules". you do this in your spare time and you are a private person...what these people are thinking to demand anything?!
best,
marcin
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ReplyDeleteTill now, has anyone of us contributed anything to his effort? Junior has done his research and has spent his money and time on the machine, and his wish is to build an AFFORDABLE piece! Even though there are DIY machines on the market at a lower price range, just take a look at the final results and I am sure anyone like me knows which machine to choose. And I suspect people who are so ANGRY about his idea of patenting.
ReplyDeleteNO ONE IN THESE COMMENTS UNDERSTANDS.
ReplyDeleteYou are all acting like a bunch of demanding 12 year olds. These things take time and money to create plans or design machines like the one he is building. How can any of you expect he just releases the plans for free?!
Junior is working very hard to perfect the idea that he has helped create. Yes, it may be based off of other tech but that does NOT mean it is not new, innovative, and exciting.
All the other open source 3d printers are sold to MAKE MONEY so that the companies can keep on producing the machines. I am happy Junior is working this way, and hope that HE CONTINUES to take as much time as he needs to make sure this project comes out exactly as he envisioned it. I, along with many other people have NO problem purchasing a kit from him so that he can get a little extra something out of all the time he has put into this.
Either way, Junior you are doing a tremendous job. Many people still follow this blog even though they do not comment. These people will gladly back you up when you create a kickstarter, and look for funding to create these machines. Take your time and do it well, you will be a god among the DIY community no matter what.
He has also posted before....the plans will be available through CROWD FUNDING. That means we all pay a little and it gets contributed to the open source community. He gets something for all his hard work, and we get what we want. Everyone just needs to WAIT.
ReplyDeletePanduh, It's not going to happen. You still dont get it. After his patent issue date, he will then decide what and when to publish some form of plans. This may take weeks or months as he said, which seems that you Panduh had no chance of reading it... Dont know if you have free time to spare, I dont.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mathias and the rest of you guys. We all somehow helped Jr to come this far, although it was and remains his project. We were just expecting for results not caring for his off-topic tweets.
BTW, lets all share our findings about possible resin sources/recipes. As for the hardware/software I can provide you, similar to Jr's plans very soon. Looking forward to some action.
Thanks Jr for the inspiration.
Well ...
ReplyDeleteI guess shows you can't make all the people happy all the time. Your doing the same thing I would. If they give you the patient then they will apparently agree with you. I am just waiting to see what I can do to help. No strings attached. Like there is something wrong with making a dollar for something you do. If they are so upset they can just go do their own thing. Goodbye.... Wish you well... send us a picture of what you end up with..... click..
I just want the printer. The group experience is ok but it is really about getting the printer.
I am still with you Jr
p.s.
I'd just cut them out of your blog. How needs to hear that kind of stuff, it's a distraction.
i have been checking this page everday and it seems i have mised something this week-end...
ReplyDeleteI have no probleme wih JR making some money out if this. He has invested a lot of time and money. I have have to admit that the wait is frustrating, but i cant see how i could complaine. Ok this is not 100% open source, so what!
Keep up the good work Jr and thanks for the inspiration.
afroditi: No I do get it. He will start the kickstarter, raise money to cover his initial costs and then release the plans open source. yes, it will take weeks or months, and I am fully prepared to wait as long as it takes until he is ready. I enjoy reading his tweets, even if they are off topic because it lets me know he is still working on something. Also, results take testing and TIME. Something I have, and you apparently do not.
ReplyDeleteI agree with barrylaw921, these people are a distraction.
Bottom line: The cheapest UV curable resin runs about $4.50 a cubic inch (cured). There are manufactures that sell it to the general public in 1 kilo bottles for around $250 which comes out to about 24 oz. give or take. Whether Jr. makes money on the resin or not, we will still pay around the $4.50 cu.in. price. Even if it's a dollar cheaper per cu. in. it's still not cheap but still way cheaper than having a service bureau print it for you. Nobody here should expect cheaper resin, it is what it is.
ReplyDeleteOlá Junior!
ReplyDeleteNossa, voce é o tipo de pessoa que me enche de orgulho ser Brasileiro... e enche de pesar pelo governo que temos, que deixa que mentes brilhantes como a sua só encontre meio de desenvolver seu potencial fora... =\
Melhor parar com essa mania brasileira de ser reclamão rsrsrsrsr
Junior, voce está de parabéns. Sempre fui um entusiasta da Teconologia, apesar de na hora do vamos ver eu ter escolhido Direito XD...
Faz pouco tempo eu comecei a pesquisar sobre impressão 3D e, inevitavelmente, cheguei ao seu projeto.
Muito bom mesmo!
Assim que voce abrir o projeto no Kickstarter, pode contar comigo!
Eu gostaria de manter contato com voce por email... lucas.camargos.ramos@gmail.com...
Se não lhe for incomodo (y)
Sucesso!
Abraços meu conterrâneo.
Lucas Camargos Sirius
English abstract: Basically, I said that this guy is unbeliveble! Congratulations for the printer! Amazing!
It’s really unbelievable post. I would really be thankful for it if you could job a video of the printing process once more, in this case of a flute as I think it would be attractive to see.
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