If you want to get into 3D printing but don’t know where to start, the MakerBot Thing-O-Matic Kit is the way to go. It’s a complete kit, so you need no additional parts, and a large user community can back you up if problems pop up (not to mention Thingiverse, where you can find awesome open source designs). It took me about 20 hours to build the Thing-O-Matic and start printing, and I improved its accuracy with more tuning, calibrating, and tinkering with settings in the ReplicatorG software. If you have any trouble, read the discussion at the bottom of every build step. I’ve since 3D-printed many fun and handy things (everyone loves a 3D-printed gift!) and the MakerBot is now by far the most-used machine at MAKE Labs.
MakerBot Thing-O-Matic
This is the ideal machine to make one of a kind objects.
I have always dreamed of having one of these. It would be great to take it into the schools and teach more about engineering to the students.
The whole idea of being able to fabricate things at home or your garage with this is truly amazing. As a traditional model maker as well as a 3D model maker, I always missed actually being able to hold the things I created on the computer. As a conceptualization aide, 3D printers are an incredible asset. I want one
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Absolutely awesome! I have a huge list of things just waiting to be made.
I want it
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You will be mine….oh yes, you will be mine….come to me Makerbot….I said come to me!!!!!!!
No, it’s mine, mine, mine, all mine, ‘cuz I’m a greedy little duck!
Is this where I enter to win?
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I’ve been amazed at 3d printing for years, this would be very cool to try out!
The idea of 3d printing is completely amazing.
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If only I could make a MakerBot with a MakerBot… then I would rule the world!
The first time I saw the MakerBot 3D printer was at the NYC Comicon. It is an awesome machine and inspires creative designs. Hope I can win one.
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how do i win one this could be the answer to all my finantual problems
i would love one too!