Wednesday, August 10, 2011

3D Printer - Software Demo

Hi Guys,

Very short demo from the software we are developing for the 3D Printer.



I will soon post more details as well FAQ 4:

Main question I received is about the kit availability - Answer: We intend to release by the end of this year, pre-orders will be open soon.

Regards,

Junior


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26 comments:

  1. JeffAugust 10, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Can the software set the wall thickness of a model?
    Or is that something that has to be handled while creating the 3d model?

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  2. WalkTrainPlayAugust 10, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Very interesting! Can´t wait for more info, especially on the hardware front.

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  3. WalkTrainPlayAugust 10, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Yes, Jeff has an interesting question there. How to prepare a model with small details. An arm of a figure should be hollow, but fingers not.

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  4. PanduhAugust 10, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Can't wait! Looks so gooooood!!!!

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  5. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    can't wait for your kit
    go go go~~~~~

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  6. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Hi again Junior,
    I saw you write that "the support structures can be made using the same resin material", but I haven't seen any examples of this yet.

    Does the printer software add the necessary support structures automatically? And, how possible are moveable parts like ball bearings using the same resin material as a support?

    Thanks! I check your blog multiple times daily!

    Tim Titus
    Twitter: AmbientWorx

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  7. HeXoRAugust 11, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I think you will have to add the support structures by yourself. As far as i can see the printer software is building multiple images of your 3D model. Layer by layer is than getting illuminated. But if you can build an 3D model by yourself you can add some support structures. If you have messed the first 5-10 models you will know where to add them.

    @Junior
    Thanks for the pics with the ruler. The details are very nice. Now i can imagine the whole thing. :) I cant wait to pre-order your parts! =)

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  8. Serkan OzkanAugust 11, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Hi, very exiting. Could you say, what will be the price of your kit ? I hope you do not change your mind to provide kit. ?I always fallow your profile. I am looking to your links all the time :) I am jealous that I can't be like you :) Have a nice days. Good work.

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  9. ErikZAugust 11, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    What kind of files can it import?

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  10. AnonymousAugust 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    this is great work Junior! Cant wait to preorder

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  11. TheAntiYouAugust 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    I kind of wish I had not seen your video and pictures before the kit was released. Because now I can't wait to build a 3D printer that can achieve this kind of detail. I have so many characters and other ideas I'd love to print without having to worry about volume costs!

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  12. AlexFielderAugust 12, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    That's pretty cool Junior, great work!

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  13. Gregório MoreiraAugust 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Olá Junior.
    Fantástica a máquina, parabéns! Há previsão para comercialização?
    Abs

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  14. Andrew AnswerAugust 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Junior,

    I'm from Russia and I'm very excited with your technology. Can you drop me a line to "mail at answe dot ru" for asking some questions about your printer and technology? I really can't ever understand what material you use - how this resin cured from light?

    Currently I successfully promote Reprap printers in Russian social nets and blogs, and I want to collaborate with you to promote your printer too.

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  15. PauloAugust 16, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Ola, Junior

    Impressionante! (muito impressionante!)
    Eu imprimo meus modelos na shapeways, e foi nos foruns de lá que eu conheci seu projeto. Esta impressora serveria para fazer modelos de joias em cera?

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  16. MattGAugust 17, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Hi Junior, amazing work you're doing here! I am dying here waiting for when this will be released and I already have money set aside for when pre-orders begin! I would like to ask though, can you try to print a larger/heavier object (closer to the max theoretical dimensions you mentioned in an earlier post) so we can see what this design is capable of? I am interested in prototyping and I would like it to be flexible in what kind of objects it can print.

    Thanks!

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  17. SilhalnorAugust 17, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I've been researching rapid manufacturing and 3D printers for a while now and this is a particularly impressive one! I might buy or build this. But as some of my requirements are to be self reliant I have a question.

    By self reliance I mean I should be able to get all the materials I need locally if I need to which could be important if, say, the products are ever discontinued. This isn't to say that I *will* get all the materials locally and build it myself, simply that I should be able to.

    You say 90% of this will be open source, does this include the resins used? If I really wanted or needed to would I be able to make the resins myself provided I have the machinery and chemicals to do so?

    Thanks!

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  18. MikeAugust 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Great !
    wait for your specification & price.

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  19. m mAugust 18, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I was wondering if the kit will be less then $4,000 ?

    And the rough price range to produce per lb?

    This way I will know if its outside of my range ?

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  20. Edmilson JrKAugust 19, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Really amazing! found strolling through youtube, I saw and loved your project, both hardware and software, seem best to use. Once I move (to take one or two years) want to buy your printer if it is already available, preferably fully assembled, I live in Brazil, there are plans to sell to the outside when it's ready? Once again, congratulations for the great work and hope that you rent a lot of money for the project and it deserves!

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  21. CNCmanSeptember 5, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    The software looks more than professional! Both software and hardware will hit the 3dp market for good!
    Can't wait to have it!

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  22. SaveSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Cool stuff!

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  23. SaveSeptember 12, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Hi Junior,

    I now follow your project for a while and I am very interested in what you're currently doing!

    Is there any way to get in contact with each other? Please let me know something!

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  24. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    wanna buy 1 for start & 2-3 monthly if it will be good. how much?
    bloodik@gmail.com

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  25. AnonymousApril 19, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Thanks for this post. It is Very nice Blog. I like it. Thanks for sharing knowledge. Ask you to share good Blog again.


    Dropshipper

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  26. Ian FinlayJune 7, 2012 at 11:44 PM

    Hi Junior,

    I noticed the Video is an APPLE MAC package, have you any plans to make a .NET or Open Source ms-Windows Package? i MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP.

    CONGRATULATIONS......
    YOUR'S IS THE ONLY 3D PRINTER I'VE SEEN TO DATE THAT ISN'T AFRAID TO SHOW QUALITY PHOTO'S AND VIDEO OF THE RESOLUTION OF THE PRODUCT. MY ONLY RECONTAMINATION WOULD BE TO ADD TIME TAKEN TO PRINT IN THE TIME LAPSE VIDEO'S.

    I THINK IT WOULD BE A GREAT MARKETING TOOL TO SHOW THE OUTPUT OF VELOSO AGAINST THERMO EXTRUSION OPEN SOURCE PRODUCTS. AND ALSO ADD SOUND, AS YOUR UNIT MUST BE QUIETER WITH LESS MOVING PARTS.

    GREAT WORK BY THE WAY, CAN'T WAIT

    ian@earthed.net.au

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