[elearning] 3D Printer

[Jamie Le Rossignol]

Hi John,

My school got a Mini 3D UP for $600, and we have been using it with our
Industrial design and 3D Animation courses. I did look at the file formats
it works with, STL is a must as most 3D programs can export to it and
import from it. Check the materials it prints with (ABS plastic and STL
plastic are the most common), and the cost of replacement reels. Also check
the minimum resolution that the printer can achieve.

When setting up the printer we did need to print some additional components
for the printer, made with the printer. Also along that line, the RepRap
project is a self replicating printer, in that all the parts with itself.


At the DLTV conference a rep from http://3dprintingsystems.com/ mentioned
using a chemical to get a smooth finish on the 3D printed objects, but I
can not remember the chemical. So ask them.

Regards,
Jamie Le Rossignol

On 23 September 2014 11:18, John Helmy <johnhelmy at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> At the DLTV conference a presenter mentioned that you can now buy a 3D
> printer for under $400, but would just buying the cheapest one be suitable
> for a school. Are there brands and/or specifications that are desirable
> when purchasing a 3D printer?
>
> Kind regards,
> John Helmy
>
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