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==Raised concerns==
==Raised concerns==
=== It isn't the best printer option ===
=== It isn't necessarily the best printer option ===
There are other open-source printer options that are more advanced and got better reviews from Make:'s latest 3D printer evaluation: Ultimaker and their new Ultimaker 2:
There are other open-source printer options that are more advanced and got better reviews from Make:'s latest 3D printer evaluation: Ultimaker and their new Ultimaker 2:
http://www.makershed.com/Ultimaker_2_3D_Printer_p/mkum3.htm
http://www.makershed.com/Ultimaker_2_3D_Printer_p/mkum3.htm
The Ultimaker was rated best open hardware, fastest and most accurate (3 categories) in Make:'s 2012 runoff, too.
The Ultimaker was rated best open hardware, fastest and most accurate (3 categories) in Make:'s 2012 runoff, too. --[[User:Rdoeksen|Rdoeksen]] ([[User talk:Rdoeksen|talk]]) 23:36, 13 December 2013 (CST)
=== It's expensive ===
=== It's expensive ===
'''"Another printer with a larger build area is a great idea, but a new printer is an awful lot of bucks and I wonder how many members will actually use such a machine. You could copy the "donation model" used in the acquisition of the Bridgeport mill, which was beautifully executed. See how many members are willing to vote with their own dollars."'''
'''"Another printer with a larger build area is a great idea, but a new printer is an awful lot of bucks and I wonder how many members will actually use such a machine. You could copy the "donation model" used in the acquisition of the Bridgeport mill, which was beautifully executed. See how many members are willing to vote with their own dollars."'''
==== It isn't unpopular or too expensive ====
When they work, 3D printers are some of the most utilized tools, after the laser cutter (which was the most expensive tool bought by PS:One itself.)
Relatively expensive tools that plenty of people want to use, but can't afford to buy for themselves are exactly what an organization like PS:One should invest in.
==== Different comparison ====
==== Different comparison ====
