John McKinney Wrote:
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> Hey everyone, 100% newbie here. I would like my
> first 3d printer to be one of these open source,
> self replicating kits. I really love your design
> here Nicholas. Could you go into some detail
> about your printer vs the Tantillus? Where do you
> see the Simpson a year from now? Does your
> printer natively support Blender files? How about
> ABS plastic?
>
> As a newbie to both 3d printing and CAD would you
> recommend diving in using your Simpson? Should I
> wait for a few revisions of the Simpson?
>
> Also, I would love to donate to keep you working
> on this beautiful printer. Do you have a Bitcoin
> address?
>
> Thanks for the wonderfully clear youtube videos
> and dedication to 3d printing and open source!
First, Simpson isn't beginner friendly yet. I would wait a year and if I don't iron everything out someone will.
The Tantillus costs about twice what mine does and has an order of magnitude smaller build volume. That said I would suggest it or a Mendel as a first machine.
The 3d printing tool chain will allow for the use of anything that can produce an stl. Blender can do that.
ABS would be no prob.
I will have to get back to you on donations. Thanks for the offer.
I have only tentatively talked with QU-BD aboutcarrying a laser cut kit for Simpson. It is at least a few months out.
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> Hey everyone, 100% newbie here. I would like my
> first 3d printer to be one of these open source,
> self replicating kits. I really love your design
> here Nicholas. Could you go into some detail
> about your printer vs the Tantillus? Where do you
> see the Simpson a year from now? Does your
> printer natively support Blender files? How about
> ABS plastic?
>
> As a newbie to both 3d printing and CAD would you
> recommend diving in using your Simpson? Should I
> wait for a few revisions of the Simpson?
>
> Also, I would love to donate to keep you working
> on this beautiful printer. Do you have a Bitcoin
> address?
>
> Thanks for the wonderfully clear youtube videos
> and dedication to 3d printing and open source!
First, Simpson isn't beginner friendly yet. I would wait a year and if I don't iron everything out someone will.
The Tantillus costs about twice what mine does and has an order of magnitude smaller build volume. That said I would suggest it or a Mendel as a first machine.
The 3d printing tool chain will allow for the use of anything that can produce an stl. Blender can do that.
ABS would be no prob.
I will have to get back to you on donations. Thanks for the offer.
I have only tentatively talked with QU-BD aboutcarrying a laser cut kit for Simpson. It is at least a few months out.