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Next OpenBuilds Machine?

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by MaryD, Apr 24, 2017.

  1. MaryD

    MaryD OpenBuilds Team

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    New Build video is in the works,
    what do you think (or hope) the next OpenBuilds machine will be?


     
  2. Rick 2.0

    Rick 2.0 OpenBuilds Team
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    Stand-up mini mill.
     
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    Laser stuff!
     
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  4. Jonathon Duerig

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    From the single screen capture in the background, it is clearly a wheeled device of some kind. So I'll go out on a limb and say it is a CNC Fidget Spinner. Now when you are impatient, you can outsource the antsy movements it to a nearby device... :)

    -D
     
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  5. Kevon Ritter

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    A printer is the most logical, but although there is no official OB design, there are already a million other designs and kits.
    A lathe would be nice, but there is technically no "open" software for it. That would also rule out a true 4th axis cnc.
    A laser is an option, but I'm not sure how effective non CO2 lasers are.
    A mini stand up mill has already been previewed.
    I'm just go to throw out the idea of a hotwire since I designed one last night, but I HIGHLY doubt it.

    I have no answer, just stating some...stuff.

    Actually, I do have an answer. It's a sandwich maker.
     
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  6. Rick 2.0

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    Kevon, you forgot the most obvious... a potatobot.

    Laser carved fries in any style you could imagine (straight, shoe string, curly, spiral, photoimage puzzles...) and all lasered to a perfect golden brown on the outside.
     
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  7. Kevon Ritter

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    No way!
     
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    I knew it! Laser stuff!
     
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    Is it the new uhmw rack and pinion drive that was teased a while back?
     

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