Talk:3D printer purchase: Difference between revisions
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==Raised concerns== | ==Raised concerns== | ||
=== It isn't the best printer option === | === It isn't necessarily the best printer option === | ||
There are other open-source printer options that are more advanced and got better reviews from Make:'s latest 3D printer evaluation: Ultimaker and their new Ultimaker 2: | There are other open-source printer options that are more advanced and got better reviews from Make:'s latest 3D printer evaluation: Ultimaker and their new Ultimaker 2: | ||
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http://www.makershed.com/Ultimaker_2_3D_Printer_p/mkum3.htm | http://www.makershed.com/Ultimaker_2_3D_Printer_p/mkum3.htm | ||
The Ultimaker was rated best open hardware, fastest and most accurate (3 categories) in Make:'s 2012 runoff, too. | The Ultimaker was rated best open hardware, fastest and most accurate (3 categories) in Make:'s 2012 runoff, too. --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 23:36, 13 December 2013 (CST) | ||
=== It's expensive === | === It's expensive === | ||
'''"Another printer with a larger build area is a great idea, but a new printer is an awful lot of bucks and I wonder how many members will actually use such a machine. You could copy the "donation model" used in the acquisition of the Bridgeport mill, which was beautifully executed. See how many members are willing to vote with their own dollars."''' | '''"Another printer with a larger build area is a great idea, but a new printer is an awful lot of bucks and I wonder how many members will actually use such a machine. You could copy the "donation model" used in the acquisition of the Bridgeport mill, which was beautifully executed. See how many members are willing to vote with their own dollars."''' | ||
==== It isn't unpopular or too expensive ==== | |||
When they work, 3D printers are some of the most utilized tools, after the laser cutter (which was the most expensive tool bought by PS:One itself.) | |||
Relatively expensive tools that plenty of people want to use, but can't afford to buy for themselves are exactly what an organization like PS:One should invest in. | |||
==== Different comparison ==== | ==== Different comparison ==== | ||
