3Doodler Pen

General Discussion General Modeling Discussion
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Today I noticed a product in a local hobby store called a 3Doodler.

http://the3doodler.com/store/

It uses either ABS, PLA or “Flexy”

I presume someone took the heating tip off a 3D Printer and created the 3Doodler.

Kinda expensive at $99 and, even with a 40 pct discount coupon, I’m not certain if it useful as a serious tool for model builders.

Perhaps someone could scrounge parts from a couple of old inkjet printers to make a budget 3D printer but would seem to be more in the realm of an experienced electronics hobbyist.

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2

Depends a lot on your manual dexterity. Most people cannot move their hands with the precision and accuracy of even a cheap 3D printer. Maintaining layer thickness would, I imagine, be a tough job. But, you wouldn’t need to use 3D CAD.

3

I suppose someone could attach the pen to a Dremel 220-01 work station

http://www.dremel.com/en-us/Attachments/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=220-01

or use a Micro Lux XY table attachment.

http://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-X-Y-Table-Attachment,8009.html?sc=WGB&utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=GoogleBase&gclid=CK6n5sXfwcYCFZRgfgod3pELkQ