One last thought, at the bottom of the opening web page, there is a=20
place to click next... 14 pages. There is a whole lot of info there.=20
 From the top of the opening page, there is a picture of a mechanism,=20
and I, as a structural engineer, see a lack of lateral stiffness, and=20
with a moving carriage, I see lots of movement, and resulting poor=20
accuracy of location. In the later pages, there are numerous photos of a=20
substantial plywood 3D structure to provide stiffness.

On 3/19/2011 10:28 AM, Carl Denk wrote:
> Lumping together several comments on several messages:
> I did consider [OT], but felt this type equipment was somewhat state of
> the art for what appeared low prices considering the $10,000's for most
> of this type equipment. Felt it was engineering orientated, where
> prototype/low production application was close to the PICLIST. And yes,
> [TECH] certainly is appropriate, just didn't cross my mind last night. I
> wasn't looking so much for replies, as something interesting, thought
> others would be interested. :)  I don't know if "Build at home" is a
> criteria, this type equipment could be comfortable putting out
> prototypes for a large organization.
>
> I know nothing of the software.
>
> Before bed last night, I found their Web Site hard to follow, with not a
> logical explanation of a starting point kit or assembled unit,
> compatibility of accessories, maximum sizes, etc. Quickly it seemed like
> something close to $180 might be the starting point, and added something
> for freight or what ever. Probably some people that are very good
> technical, but need a different approach on the web site. Not an unusual
> situation. :(
>
> I have no use for this type capability, but thought others would be
> interested, haven't been following this type equipment. People can look
> at it, and do as they please. It probably is an up an coming area, where
> others could suggest other forums, lists, etc. Who knows, it might even
> somewhere down the road warrant a [3D] tag on the PICLIST. :)
>
> On 3/18/2011 10:03 PM, YES NOPE9 wrote:
>   =20
>>> On Mar 18, 2011, at 7:33 PM, Carl Denk wrote:
>>>
>>> Watching a local business news program and this appeared. Kit or
>>> assembled 3D printers and plastic extruders. Priced seem good at $200
>>> roughly, but seems they are having as a start up, keeping up with
>>> demand. They are located in a Southeast Cleveland, Ohio suburb. There i=
s
>>> a fast forward video that's neat.
>>> http://www.makergear.com/
>>>
>>>       =20
>> Went to look and it all looks very nice.
>> An assembled 3d printer is $875 as far as I can tell.
>> They definitely look like they have run out of stuff.
>> Carl, what did you see priced at $200 .... a kit ?
>>
>> gusINnwDenver  99gus
>>
>>     =20
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