Surprisingly good prints from the cheapest, smallest, most portable 3D printer yet.
BROOK DRUMM’S PRINTRBOT JR. IS THE FIRST OF WHAT WILL BE A SERIES OF “PORTABLE PRINTRBOTS” designed for those exploring 3D printing for the first time. (Also in this series: the briefcase printer created in collaboration with designer Ben Heck, PrintrbotGO, that was demonstrated at World Maker Faire 2012.)
2013 MAKE Ultimate Guide To 3D Printing
- 3D Printers Buyer's Guide — 15 Reviewed
- Getting Started in 3D
- Learn the Software Toolchain
- 3D Design for Beginners
- 3D Printing without a Printer
Just Released! 2014 MAKE Ultimate Guide To 3D Printing
- Primo Features Compact, folds for portability, very easy to use, can be powered by lithium battery
- Print volume 4″×4″×4″
- Print speed 100mm/sec
- Print material PLA
- Resolution (z-axis) 0.1mm
- Machine software Printrun/Pronterface
- Slicing software Slic3r
- OS supported Windows, Mac, Linux
- Open Source Yes
- Price as tested $399 assembled
- Pedigree Original
- Print without PC? No
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