High Resolution 3D Printer Vote
Sponsors
- Andrew Camardella
History
- Mailing List Announcement:
- Officially Proposed:
- To be Voted on:
Background
PS1's current 3D printer offerings are variation of the FDM/FFF format. All the machines are currently all open source and relatively well supported, except for the Cube Pro. This proposal allows for the sale of Cube Pro to offset the purchase of a DLP high resolution 3D printer.
This proposal seeks funding for a laser or 3D printing to accomplish the following:
- obtain higher resolution printing capabilities
- use different types of materials such as flexible, tough, and colored resins
- enable printing for post-processes such as lost-wax casting and injection molding
Current options for the printer include:
- mUVe 3D Pro+ - $2.2k
- Formlabs Form 2 - $3.5k
- Full Spectrum Pegasus Touch - $5k
- B9 Creator - $4.6k
- LittleRP - $1300
- Kudo 3D Titan 1 - $3k
As a new fundraising method we will be running a crowdfunding campaign to help solicit donations towards the machine. We expect to cover 50% of the machine's cost through this method. Items considered for rewards are here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q36xlIE4CP1IkoupsClIS6KpbWwV2rTeweRk11R2isw/edit
Language
Authorize the Board of Directors to spend up to $2,000 on a High Resolution 3D printer, materials and accessories. Authorize the CNC Area Host to sell the Cube Pro and accessories and put all funds towards the purchase of a printer. Authorize the Board of Directors to start a fundraising campaign to recoup some of the costs of the machine. Authorization expires 6 months after the vote is accepted.