Toronto-based Panda Robotics has finally launched their first personal 3D printer, the PandaBot, on Kickstarter. They’re raising funds for their first big production run, a modest USD$50,000. In their video, Panda Robotics’ Design Engineer Liav Koren explains their goal is to produce a unit suitable for anyone to have on their desk. This means the PandaBot must not only look good, but be easy to use. One of their usage innovations includes an auto-calibrating print bed, the bane of many personal 3D printer owners.
At the rate of donations observed so far, it appears Panda will easily hit their fundraising target.
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yeah, i too question the quality of a pre-built machine that costs less than a mendel max kit
yeah, i too question the quality of a pre-built machine that costs less than a mendel max kit
Are people getting tired of 3D Printing projects on Kickstarter? Compare this to what Printrbot got last December.
It looks like a nice sheet metal design. I have a few doubts, though, in the CTV video when there's a close-up on the Pandabot printing, you can clearly see the print bed flexing.
Are people getting tired of 3D Printing projects on Kickstarter? Compare this to what Printrbot got last December.
It looks like a nice sheet metal design. I have a few doubts, though, in the CTV video when there's a close-up on the Pandabot printing, you can clearly see the print bed flexing.