what do you think of this kickstarter item?

[bigben]

Just found this on the web. Seems to be a good startup combo for small items. What do you think?

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...l-desktop-cnc-3d-printer-for-e?ref=nav_search

 

[DirtyD]

A lot cooler than my Shapeoko 2.. that's for sure!

 

[HDvinyl]

I'm surprised they don't have a $420 pledge.

 

[DIGIXTRA]

Just found this on the web. Seems to be a good startup combo for small items. What do you think?

https://www.kickstarter.com/project...l-desktop-cnc-3d-printer-for-e?ref=nav_search

It is only for hobbyists.. no good for commercial stuff. The bed is small, the arm is weak ..and you have to provide your own motor (spindle). Basicaly it is so so for..everything but no good for a specific task.
My 2 cents.

 

[DirtyD]

they are for hobbyists, they are not industrial machines but they can do just about anything the industrial machines do just slower.. My Shapeoko 2 is a hobby cnc and I cut ACM, PVC, Foam, all the time cuts nice and with precision.. They are a great way to "Learn" the mechanics and software before going into industrial machines.

I am expanding my shapeoko to 5 x 8 as we speak and will work great for the aforementioned substrates as well as acrylics for engraving, FCO and the like.. I will attach a drag knife to be able to cut like that as well.. Like I said a great way to get into it without spending a fortune then learning how to do it.

 

[Ponto]

...looks pretty slick and I foresee a new forum popping up soon ... "Desk Top Carving 101"......JP

 

[player]

Dremel will have runout.

It is cool that they have so many different functions covered. CNC carving, 3D printing, foam cutting etc.
If they work or not is the crux of the biscuit.