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3D Printing
As the title suggests, I'm curious about 3D printing as was wondering if anyone here has tried it and has any tips etc?
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I haven't, but like you I would like to see more
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I found project files for actual lego bricks... the are illegal downloads and there for piracy of Lego...
 3D printing it so space age man 
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if you have the money you can make yourself a small one for under $1000
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I watched a few vids of it in action and it looks great.
I'm seriously toying with spending the cash and getting a printbot kit.
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What are the costs like of a printbot and materials needed to print objects?
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The basic kit is around £350, but can go into a couple of thousand for the top notch ones, and the spools of ABS and PLA are around £45 each.
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