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Makerbot Thing-o-Matic 3D Printer Review

Posted by timothy on from the not-for-the-faint-of-heart dept.

rsk points out this "review of the $1200 Makerbot Thing-o-Matic 3D printer. After a 16-hour self-assembly and a few weeks of use, a blown PSU was replaced with a higher powered PSU via a mod to the Thing-o-Matic. Video of the Thing-o-Matic printing out little solar panel mounts from Google Sketch-up included in the review. Final thoughts suggest that the Thing-o-Matic is not a great gift for non-engineers: 'You need a decent understanding of robotics, hardware, software, electronics and mechanics, need a little hand dexterity and a ton of patience.'"

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  1. Cool by Dunbal · · Score: 3, Funny

    I want to know what software he used to make those cats!

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  2. Re:the next industrial revolution by MachDelta · · Score: 2, Funny

    Fuck you. I would if I could.

    PS: Anyone have a copy of Ferrari_599_Fiorano.torrent? Thanx!

  3. Re:"3D Printer?" by MrEricSir · · Score: 3, Funny

    Why not call it what it is, a consumer-oriented CNC milling machine.

    I hope you're not looking to work in marketing.

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  4. Re:"3D Printer?" by RobbieCrash · · Score: 4, Funny

    So, why not call it a gnillim machine?

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  5. After a 16-hour self-assembly by frovingslosh · · Score: 4, Funny

    After a 16-hour self-assembly

    Now I'm impressed, I had no idea that it could self assemble, I expected that the guy who bought it would have to put it together.

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