More likely https://www.tinkercad.com
As the tinkerbots is a kids toy. Maybe you just like sounding smart, but really you just like to play with tractors in your living room? On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 1:29 PM, Sam Lambie <[email protected]> wrote: > www.tinkerbots.com > > On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 10:18 AM, Robert Andrews <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Printrbot Metal has been good for me, I even got all in for less than >> $500, as I bought during a sale. Do NOT go the build it yourself route to >> save a few $$. I am using it quite a bit. I build mounts for circuit >> boards for custom UPS/24V power supplies we use with full reporting. I've >> built custom mounts for small radios and adapters for mounting >> routerboards. I build a lot of parts for G scale trains. I like being >> able to iterate a design without having any delays. I have learned about >> rotating parts to get better finishes on the sides that are important ( the >> vertical side on the print stage tends to be finer ). I am probably going >> to go for a more expensive printer in the next few months to increase my >> build size to 10". So far I am just using tinkerbot.com as my design >> software as my designs are fairly basic. The learning curve is just about >> vertical... It can be frustrating. Getting things set up and keeping them >> set up is sometimes art as much as science. But there is a ton of help out >> there. But it is not a dip a toe in thing, you have to put 20-50 hours of >> learning in. >> >> On 04/04/2016 08:49 AM, Jeremy wrote: >> >>> I think Monoprice has a cheap one also. I have no experience with them. >>> >>> On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 9:37 AM, Chuck McCown <[email protected] >>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >>> >>> I sold mine. It was a very large Stratsys system. >>> They are slow. Normally the whole thing is heated. >>> ABS is very common. But no matter what, it will not be as strong as >>> a molded piece. >>> They are good for a proof of concept thing. A few times I used them >>> as a pattern for cast metal parts. >>> Or as a physical somewhat working protytpe to check a design before >>> I had a hard mold made for injection molding. >>> I think I would spend as little as possible if I was going to get >>> one to just play around with. Makerbot is pretty cheap I think. I >>> believe Walmart sells one. >>> *From:* Matt <mailto:[email protected]> >>> *Sent:* Monday, April 04, 2016 9:33 AM >>> *To:* [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> >>> *Subject:* [AFMUG] OT: 3D Printer >>> Anyone here using a 3D printer? Looking to get one to play with. >>> Any recommendations? Would like to get a stand alone one so the PC >>> does not have to run for whole print. Heard ABS plastic requires a >>> heated platter? Heard ABS prints are more durable and heat resistant? >>> >>> >>> > > > -- > -- > *Sam Lambie* > Taosnet Wireless Tech. > 575-758-7598 Office > www.Taosnet.com <http://www.newmex.com> > -- -- *Sam Lambie* Taosnet Wireless Tech. 575-758-7598 Office www.Taosnet.com <http://www.newmex.com>
