Friday, May 10, 2013
What is 3Doodler? 3Doodler is the world’s first as well as only 3D Printing Pen. Making use of ABS plastic (the material as used by numerous 3D printers), 3Doodler draws in the air or even on surface areas. It’s handy and simple to operate, and requires no software program or computer systems. You simply connect it into an electrical socket and can begin drawing anything within a short time.
How does it work?
If you can scribble, trace or wave a
finger in the air you can use a 3Doodler.
As 3Doodler draws, it extrudes heated
plastic, which quickly cools and solidifies into a strong stable structure.
This allows you to build an infinite variety of shapes and items with ease!
Most people will instantly be able to trace objects on paper, and after only a
few hours of practice you will be able to make far more intricate objects.
3Doodler is
a brand new way of creating objects and artistic works. Whether you are an
artist, hobbyist or 3D printing fanatic, we can’t wait to see what you 3Doodle!
What can I make with 3Doodler?
There are many ways 3Doodler can be
used. 3Doodles can be created as flat forms and peeled off a piece of paper, as
freestyle 3D objects, or in separate parts, ready to be joined together using
the 3Doodler. The creative opportunities are endless, including:
- Basic 3D shapes and 3D models
- Jewellery, pendants and hanging ornaments
- Decorative art and fridge magnets
- Personalization of everyday objects (iPhone cases,
laptops, pens, etc.)
- A mini Eiffel Tower or a soccer pitch for your Lego men
- And much much more…
3Doodler
works on almost any surface, including plastic, allowing users to personalize
items such as iPhone cases, or anything else they feel like 3Doodling on.
3Doodler can even be used for minor repair work.
3Doodler
Components & Accessories:
The pen: The 3Doodler pen is
180mm by 24mm. The pen weighs less than 200 grams or 7 ounces (the weight of a
typical apple), although the exact weight will depend on the final shell
specifications once in production. And we are using a universal power supply,
so provided you have the correct adapter for your country, 3Doodler will work
just fine on 110v or 240v.
3Doodler is not
a toy for children (it's recommended for ages 12+). While the plastic
extruded from 3Doodler is safe to touch once it has left the pen, the pen
itself has a metal tip that can get as hot as 270C. There is no reason for any
user to touch the tip while in use, but safety comes first, and we are creating
a video series that will explain how to use the 3Doodler, covering off the
different techniques and safety precautions necessary.
The Ink
(i.e. ABS/PLA plastic): The 3Doodler uses 3mm ABS or PLA plastic as
its "ink" - just like a 3D printer. Each 3Doodler backed on
Kickstarter comes with at least one bag of plastic; each bag will contain ten
1ft strands of plastic; and each 1 ft strand produces approximately 11 ft of
3Doodling fun... yes, you read that right, a foot of plastic goes a very long
way in the 3Doodler.
ABS is one of the most common plastics around. It's used in most of the plastic stuff around you. PLA is what we call a "bioplastic". It's made from corn, is biodegradable and has a lower melting temperature than ABS.
Via: kickstarter.com