Aldi is selling a 3D Printer for AUD$500 – Great idea or big mistake? Obviously this isn’t a review as it’s not even available yet – so my insights may be wrong… but I doubt it.
The cocoon create 3D Printer made waves in Australia last month as the first 3D Printer to be released by a supermarket chain – ALDI. At only $500 bucks it caught the attention of many, and sold out almost instantly. I like to think I had some part in that – as analysis indicated this machine was indeed a rebrand of the Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2, a proven 3D printer which is a great way of getting started on a budget.
In this video we’ll be taking a look at some awesome recycled PLA filament from Filamentive. How does it print? Watch to find out! Big thanks to Ravi at Filamentive for sending me a roll of RPLA to test – all opinions are my own and no money has changed hands. If you want to get your hands on some head to http://www.filamentive.com/ or one of their many resellers.
In this video we’ll test out Aurarum PLA and ABS plastic, made in Australia! Aurarum is low cost, but does it deliver good 3D Prints? Let’s find out.
Do you want to give your kids a go at electronics but worry they’ll end up hurting themselves, blowing something up, or otherwise be disappointed overall by the experience? You might want to check out this review of the LittleBits Space kit!
Ah Wood PLA mixes… Is it all beautiful prints, or also promises of clogged extruders? Watch to find out my results!
In this video we’ll be taking a closer look at the UP! Box from Tiertime. Does this slick looking machine live up to expectations? Watch to find out! UP! Box Specifications: Build Volume – 255 wide x 205 deep x 205mm high Heated Bed Automatic Nozzle Height Detection Automatic Bed Level Sensor and Software Compensation 0.1 – 0.4mm layer heights 0.4mm nozzle diameter Runs 1.75 filaments with PLA or ABS temperature presets Uses the UP! Slicing Software (proprietary) ~$3300 AUD plus delivery
I needed some Black PLA quickly so decided to pop out and grab some from my local Jaycar Electronics here in Sydney. Is it any good? Watch to find out!
The Cubicon Style is a sleek little 3D Printer with tonnes of smarts, but does it truly deliver the trouble free 3D Printing experience we all desire?
Cetus3D has put together a minimalist machine with a price to match, but can this little machine still 3D Print with the best of them? Watch to find out!
In this video we take a look at far Wanhao has come with the Duplicator i3 Plus – but have they been listening?
At Shining 3D I had some time to test out their entry level 3D Printer – the Einstart S! As far as I know it’s not yet available outside of China, but it was fun to play around with nonetheless!
PrintBite from Mutley3D Promises amazing surface finish and adhesion for your 3D Prints. Let’s test it out!
In this video we’re checking out the M150 from Malyan! This one has been heavily requested – and cheap to boot.
The Beethefirst+ is an attractive 3D Printer made in Portugal – but how does it stack up against other offerings around the world?
Today we’re checking out some of the cheapest filament on the internet – Hobbykings own house-brand PLA in 1.75mm, 1KG spools. But at such a low cost, is it actually any good?
The CEL Robox was one of the most promising machines I tested out in 2015, which had many advanced features not often found at its price point… But it was ultimately let down by faulty extruder components and limited software. But how is it now after 1 year on? Watch to find out!
3D Printing flexible materials has always been a sort of Dark Art… Some people manage it, but most of us end up giving up after several failed attempts.
It’s finally here! My review on the Trinus from Kodama .inc (The pre-production unit)
In this video, we’re building the VR Headset Kit from 3D PrintnPack; a Virtual Reality headset that you can print parts for using your own 3D Printer.