Printing Yoda with PLA on a Makerbot 3D Printer

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  1. Natbyte

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    A quick video to show my 3d printer making a Yoda bust, I've made some other interesting items I will share those also :)​
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    A 3D print produced on the Makerbot Replicator 3d printer, this print was created using black biodegradable plastic (PLA) with a filament diameter of 1.75mm and was extruded at a temperature of 190 degrees centigrade, the build plate was heated to 60 degrees centigrade, each individual layer height is of 0.26mm, the print took just under 4 hours to complete.​
     
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  3. TechTeller

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    Amazing, be this!
     
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  4. Dexxz

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    :eek: i want that
     
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    nice, possible to import MC builds to that thing? ;)
     
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  6. Natbyte

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    Actually yes it is, I have not tried yet as the procedure uses a custom python export script, which is then converted to a .stl file, which can then be sliced and printed. I do intent to play with this when I get chance.
     
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  7. Dexxz

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    how much does the material for such a thingy cost, nat?
     
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  8. Natbyte

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    26 gbp per 1kg, Yoda weighs 53 grams.
     
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    ok :)
    did i understand it right, so you have such a machine? how much did it cost?
     
    #9 Dexxz, Jul 23, 2012
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    He needs to start eating...
     
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  11. Natbyte

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    Ahh I see, yes the printer is a Makerbot Replicator dual head version, the machine was about 2.2k USD, after import costs and shipping to the UK.
     
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    That's epic, i want one now!​
     
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    Omg.... You have a 3-D Printer..... Wow
     
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    Amazing. I wonder if you could print an essay with that thing.. kidding of course :p Very nice nat!
     
    #14 PONM, Jul 24, 2012
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    Holy... moly...
    That's Epic, also, the price peppers the eyes o_o
     
    #15 DeletedMember_1474, Jul 28, 2012
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    That's awesome! Dear Santa 2013......
     
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    Love it, but how long did it take for it to make it?
     
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    i want!
     
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    My dad is getting one of those. They're pretty damn rad!
    you should make a 3d natbyte ;)
     
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