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Awesome First Print Video – BFB3000

Just received a very cool video response to the the 3D Printers Australia Rapman V3.1 build video. The guys from 3D-Model.ch have made this quirky little video of themselves unpacking and their brand new BFB3000 3D printer and producing their first print so check it out!   Share

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Home made DLP printer

A while back we posted some pictures of parts that were printed on a home made high resolution DLP 3D printer by Junior Veloso. Well it looks as though he has been busy refining his software and printing some serious detailed small parts! From the limited information it looks as though he has some initial [...]

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Coming soon to a shop near you!

Last Saturday over ice cream, I made an important bet with a friend: that by 2015, you would be able to walk into a mainstream electronics department store, and buy a 3D printer off the shelf. Share

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Welcome our new contributor – Chylld

We’d like to welcome a new contributor to www.3D-printers.com.au! Most people will know him as an active member of Thingiverse and also the BFB forums under the avatar ‘Chylld’ however we know him as Jonathan Wong. Jonathan is a very active member of the Rep rap community and has really push the boundries of his [...]

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Projector based DIY 3D printer

With the current trend of most DIY/RepRap style 3D printers using FDM (fused deposited material) we were wondering how long it would take people to start playing with different technologies…. So when we saw this thing we were blown away! There’s not a lot of information available apart from what is available on Juniors blog. [...]

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Why I Love My 3D Printer

This is a great video to learn the absolute basics of 3D printing and rapid prototyping as explained by a child. All be it a, bit of a sales pitch. Share

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Thingiverse – Download STL Models for 3D Printing

Thingiverse is an online community focused on sharing ideas and digital designs. The website is a creation of  Hackers and Educators Zach Hoeken and Bre Pettis from Makerbot Industries. The premise of the site is that members make a profile and upload their own original designs for other members to download and make themselves. The [...]

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Introduceing the Rapchick – RapMan’s sister

BFB has just released a new version of the Rapman at the 2010 Euromould exhibition. Dubbed the Rapchick, its a tweaked up version of the Rapman 3.1 with pink accents and custom branding. Share

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Seriously large 3D printer – Makes chairs!

Seriously large 3D printer – Makes chairs!

I wish I had a robot arm so I could turn it in to a 3D printer. And this is exactly what Dirk van der Kooij has done. Share

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Ultimaker

Ultimaker – Makerbots Dutch Cousin?

What do you get when you cross a makerbot with a BFB Rapman??  The Ultimaker! Share

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