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The Micro: The First Truly Consumer 3D Printer
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Description: Portable 3D Printer
Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/m3d/the-micro-the-first-truly-consumer-3d-printer?ref=live (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/m3d/the-micro-the-first-truly-consumer-3d-printer?ref=live)
Webpage: http://themicro3d.com (http://themicro3d.com)
Technical Specifications:
• Printer Dimensions: It's a cube, 7.3 in (185 mm) per side.
• It is lightweight, roughly 2.2 lb (1 kg).
• It can also be used with any Windows, Mac, or Linux based system.
• USB-Compatible connection.
• Supports many different materials: ABS, PLA, Nylon, and more.
• Filament: standard 1.75mm. Nearly 1/2 lb (225 g) rolls.
• Standard filament rolls also supported.
• Removable Print Bed.
• 50-350 micron layer resolution.
• 15 micron X and Y positioning accuracy.
• Dimensions: Print height: 116mm (4.6"). Base Print Area: 109mm x 113mm. Print Area Above 74mm: 91mm x 84mm.
• M3D software for an effortless, plug-and-play experience.
• Supports and uses open source software (for advanced users).
REVIEW
THE 3D PRINTER
We are in front of the first consumer 3D printer, so what do we expect from it? Obviously it has to be affordable, intuitive and at the same time complex for the strictest costumers, in this review we will see if this printer fulfill all those aspects.
MATERIAL USED
The Micro uses PLA (Polylactic acid) which is a thermoplastic aliphatic polyester derived from renewable resources, it is not toxic and we find this material in our daily life.
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These are Tea bags made of PLA.
Another option is to use ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene). It is a common thermoplastic, it is amorphous and therefore has no true melting point, it is recyclable, but at the same time it is not accepted by all recycling facilities.
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Lego bricks are made of ABS.
And you can also use Micro Filament spools (1.75mm) these ones fit inside The Micro, so it is portable and seamless. They only weigh around 1/2lb (225g)
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SOFTWARE
The idea of making a futuristic software is a very good point. The M3D software is very easy to use and it seems really funny to work with.
• M3D software for an effortless, plug-and-play experience
• Supports and uses open source software (for advanced users)
• File Types Supported: .stl, .obj
• Compatible with Mac and PC. Linux will also likely be supported.
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THE MICRO
It has a sensor and feedback system called Micro Motion Technology built into the print head which function is to auto-level and auto-calibrate the printer.
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Carbon fiber rods have been used in order to have a sturdy and lightweight build
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It incorporates an Aerospace Grade Ceramic Heater System.
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Its multi-calibration system ensures reliable prints.
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The filament compartment is hidden in the print bed.
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CONCLUSION
As probably most of you are waiting for, we also want to see how it works with figurines, tokens, sceneries and everything! It can be used to replace broken pieces, to create new ones, a new world can be created to fix or improve our experience!
By now we can only show the video uploaded by the staff.
https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/908449/video-360833-webm.webm (https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/908449/video-360833-webm.webm)
Hope you enjoy it!
We would appreciate so much your support! We will upload more reviews! www.facebook.com/pages/CF-Games/292604300894670 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/CF-Games/292604300894670)
NOTE: We are reviewers, we do not try to sell anything. The only thing we do is to support projects by writing a review regarding the project itself and spreading the word about it. THANKS!!
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Está siendo todo un éxito este kickstarter, acabo de verlo en la tele incluso. La calidad de las impresiones no debe ser muy buena, pero por el precio, para los curiosos, está muy bien.
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Este mercado de las impresoras 3D va a evolucionar en un par de años y por poco precio podremos tener una impresora de bastante calidad. Eso sí, en el tema miniaturas y juegos de mesa siempre seré partidario de compatibilizar la impresora con el trabajo del modelador que el detalle será siempre más cuidado. O eso creo.
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La impresoras comerciales para el público no tienen la definición necesaria para poder imprimir miniaturas. Para hacer esto se necesitan impresoras especiales muy fuera de nuestro poder adquisitivo.
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Exacto, no llegan a captar detalles tan pequeños, valen para figuras simples y minis un poco "rudimentarias", si consigo algo de información de los devs. sobre esta impresora en cuanto al tema os los comunicaré
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Un saludo.
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A mí me gustaría ver más piezas y figuras hechas con esas impresoras.
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Es posible que en poco os podamos enseñar alguna pieza más, a ver que se puede conseguir ;)
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"The following pictures and video are examples of a rocketship print that took about 33 minutes, on medium resolution (0.2 mm layers) and demonstrates some of the more complex 3D print features like support and retraction."
Esto es lo último que tienen, es un cohete y se puede ver el video en su página de kickstarter, me han comentado que en poco sacarán un update con más impresiones, esperemos que se vean mejor que el pobre cohete, que no es que esté mal, es que no se ve demasiado bien ;D ;D
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Buenas a todos,
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/m3d/the-micro-the-first-truly-consumer-3d-printer/posts/826435?ref=dash (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/m3d/the-micro-the-first-truly-consumer-3d-printer/posts/826435?ref=dash)
Aquí está el último update del proyecto, alguna cosilla más se ve, así que ahí lo tenéis!
Un saludo.
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Aquí lo tenemos, por fin han dado a conocer algo de verdad!
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Yo no me compraría una impresora 3D todavía, no ser que os sobre el dinero. Esperad un apr de años y veréis qué cambio. Lo que hay ahora me parece muy rudo aún.