Haven't looked at this one, but there is this 3d printing that does a=20
very good job that is open source. The local community college has a=20
lab, and as I understand as work for students,  they will make up a set=20
of the specific parts for very nominal cost. Also there is a company in=20
Kent, Ohio (and others) area that puts together a package of all the=20
parts, or will assemble for you. These things can reproduce the parts=20
needed. I sure would like one, but at this point of retirement, I have=20
enough projects to complete while I am able. :)

On 2/17/2012 5:34 PM, Dwayne Reid wrote:
>    From Dangerous Prototypes.com:
>
> MakiBox A6 - The $300 Desktop 3D Printer
> <http://www.makible.com/projects/7-makibox-a6-the-300-desktop-3d-printer>
>
> $300 plus $50 worldwide shipping buys you a fully-enclosed 3D printer
> complete with motors, drivers: everything but the computer.  They
> don't say whether they include a starter supply of ABS filament.
>
> This is a 'Kickstarter' type project which currently has 38 out of
> 100 supporters (I'm number 38) and has raised $15,575 so far.
>
> The demo video looks pretty convincing
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=3Dplayer_embedded&v=3DKx9zEoS5XLs>
> and I like the thought that has gone into the design.  He starts off
> with a basic RepRap design but borrows heavily from MakerBot and others.
>
> He's located in Hong Kong and a quick Google search of his name
> doesn't show up anything bad.  So: I plopped down $475 for a kit plus
> 5KG of assorted plastic filament (includes shipping).
>
> I'd be interested in hearing about anyone else's opinion about this unit.
>
> Thanks!
>
> dwayne
>
>
>   =20
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