3D printer contest

Scott.K...@gmail.com

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May 22, 2012, 1:15:54 PM5/22/12

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This $40K would go a long way to funding a hackerspace, as would the fab lab equipment. Calls for devising something to turn PLA or ABS pellets into filament.

http://desktopfactory2012.istart.org/

Ryan

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May 22, 2012, 5:10:47 PM5/22/12

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Can we set aside some time at the next meeting to discuss this or maybe a google hangout? I'm very interested in this. Know any sources for the pellets?

Ryan

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May 22, 2012, 5:19:16 PM5/22/12

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Theres a guy on ebay in mooresville missouri that sells ABS pellets. We might could work out a deal for reduced pricing on the pellets if we drive to pick them up. I don't know how the pricing for the pellets by the pound compares to the pricing of filament by the pound.

http://stores.ebay.com/Carls-Industrial-Salvage-Store/PLASTIC-PELLETS-/_i.html?_fsub=1947839016&_sid=71595516&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Nathan Odle

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May 24, 2012, 3:14:43 PM5/24/12

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Long time no see all...

Just a suggestion (if you all are talking about the same contest I'm thinking of) - one of the goals of the project is to provide for recycling of previously printed parts. So, you might want to get some printed parts (everyone with a printer makes mistake prints, I should know!) and work on a way to grind them first. That should provide all the plastic you need to get started. :)

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