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Author:  derf [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:23 am ]
Post subject:  3D Printers
I knew about this a few years back as "Rapid Prototyping". It isn't a relatively new concept but it seems the technology is taking off impressively. But my question is... how useful would it be to have a 3D printer at home?

For those of you that don't know wtf i'm on about, a 3D printer is kind of like a normal printer, but capable of creating objects out of plastic (afaik). This is a good 5 minute intro video to the subject:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHnMj6dxj4

Machines that can print objects as large as a loaf of bread are now commercially available for about $1000, so I would say this could be something that's about to take off big time.

I personally find it very cool to be able to draw a 3D model on my PC and then produce it neatly and cleanly using a printer, paying for merely the material to feed the machine and perhaps the price of the 3D model if I choose to buy one. But then i'm struggling to think of what I would actually need to produce... I don't have any applicable hobbies but I sure would have milked this when I was a kid messing around with toys, miniatures.
Author:  Satis [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
the applications are pretty staggering, but I think we'll struggle to find them all. Pretty much anything that can be made out of solid pieces of plastic is possible... so no electronics, but you could make...

figurines / miniatures
phone cases
glasses (assuming you already had lenses)
replacement buttons for a mouse, or replacement keys for a keyboard
panels / bezels for pretty much anything
...etc etc....

So, pretty much anything from Ikea would be printable. :roll:

I also expect the pirate bay to branch into having "pirated" 3d designs.
Author:  Rinox [ Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
I've always been fascinated by 3D printers, but I didn't know they were this close to commercialization (and were so good at making moving parts). Cool vid. :)

I think we all know that one of the biggest uses will be customized sex toys though, in a similar way the anonimity of the internet made the porn industry boom and did away with the relative shame of actually going out and buying porn mags/vids. I don't know how Satis forget to mention that. :P
Author:  Satis [ Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
omg, only Ox. :roll:
Author:  Shiny [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 6:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
They have websites that deliver in unmarked packaging.... :shock:
Author:  Rinox [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
Oh yeah I forgot about post order stuff...but surely there must be sex shops in Texas too?
Author:  Shiny [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
Yes and No - they can only sell personal massagers.... And there is a legal limit of 3.....
Author:  derf [ Thu Oct 31, 2013 5:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
*resurrect*

i have regained my boner for 3d printing. it WILL be my future hobby.

i need a house with a garage, then i will buy a 3d printer and never leave the house.
Author:  Peltz [ Fri Nov 01, 2013 1:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
Actually, the latest news in 3d printing is that they can now print entire houses. But you wont be buying that printer on your monthly salary.

http://www.ibtimes.com/3d-printers-buil ... ours-video
Author:  Satis [ Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
The industry is definitely still rapidly maturing. You'll spend a couple thousand dollars to get a decent 3d printer, but 'decent' gets you more and more every cycle. I remember when personal computers were a couple thousand dollars for a decent one.

I don't have room for one, or the time really to mess with it. Things may change if and when the price goes down and the ease of use goes up.
Author:  derf [ Sat Nov 02, 2013 4:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
i just hope it happens in our generation before i'm too old :)
Author:  Peltz [ Sat Nov 02, 2013 7:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
Derf, the plastic woman it prints is no substitute for a real person, so just forget about it :D.
Author:  derf [ Sat Nov 02, 2013 11:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: 3D Printers
Ill have you know in perfectly happy with my fleshlight.
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