3D printer purchase v2: Difference between revisions
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==Sponsor== | [[Category:2013 Votes]] | ||
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[[User:Dbever | Derek Bever]] | [[User:Dbever | Derek Bever]] | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
* 2013-12-19 - Initial Draft | * 2013-12-19 - Initial Draft | ||
* | * 2013-12-20 - Vote withdrawn | ||
==Background == | == Background == | ||
Pumping Station: One is rapidly approaching 300 members. The laser engraver and 3D printers tend to be the most interesting (Shiny! Cool!) machines for new members, and certainly serve as a motivation for joining PS:1. We committed to having a high-quality laser. We should continue the trend of obtaining high-quality technology for our members and supplement (or replace) some of our current 3D printing equipment with a recent machine from a reputable manufacturer. | Pumping Station: One is rapidly approaching 300 members. The laser engraver and 3D printers tend to be the most interesting (Shiny! Cool!) machines for new members, and certainly serve as a motivation for joining PS:1. We committed to having a high-quality laser. We should continue the trend of obtaining high-quality technology for our members and supplement (or replace) some of our current 3D printing equipment with a recent machine from a reputable manufacturer. | ||
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== Language == | == Language == | ||
This vote, upon passing, nullifies the previous vote: [[3D | This vote, upon passing, nullifies the previous vote: [[3D printer purchase]], passed on December 17 2013. This will revoke all spending authority authorized by that vote. | ||
This vote, upon passing, authorizes the board or an appointed member to spend as much as $2400 of PS1's savings to purchase the Taz 3 (or the latest flagship printer), from the Lulzbot [http://www.lulzbot.com/ | This vote, upon passing, authorizes the board or an appointed member to spend as much as $2400 of PS1's savings to purchase the Taz 3 (or the latest flagship printer), from the Lulzbot [http://www.lulzbot.com/products/lulzbot-taz-3-3d-printer store]. The manufacturer is, at the time of this writing, offering a 1-2 week lead time. | ||
* Retail Price of the printer: $2195 | * Retail Price of the printer: $2195 | ||
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Expected total cost of purchase: $2400 or less. | Expected total cost of purchase: $2400 or less. | ||
