Hi Dark, the ones I'm looking at are from about 1500 to 3000 USD and can certainly print shapes like non-traditional gaming dice.
They can print incredibly complex shapes and parts to assemble items. Of the least expensive printer I just looked at, it can print a volume up to 5.5 by 5.5 by 5.5 inches and the volumes go up from there. They can also print in two or three colors at a time. So bright contrast is possible. this technology is only improving and becoming cheaper and cheaper quicker and quicker. :) So this could actually be a really good alternative for community-based development of accessible items. Smiles, Cara :) --- View my Online Portfolio at: http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn Follow me on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ModelCara On Apr 21, 2013, at 1:41 PM, dark <[email protected]> wrote: Interesting Kara, not something I've heard of before, though I'd be surprised if the 3D printer could actually create a shape as complex as a tesolated dodeckahedron. Sadly though I doubt I'd have the money to buy such a printer just for the dice, indeed if they cost similar to current access tech I'd imagine they'd set me back a few thousand. Beware the grue! Dark. --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected]. --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
