Talk:D3D Requirements

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Tobbens quick first comments:

  • 1 day

This is then the major hurdle to overcome. It is clear and measurable, and we do it for economical reasons, so I like it.

  • Auto bed level

Increases usability tremendously. Off the shelf solutions exist.

  • OSHWA compliant, Respects Your Freedom certified

OSHWA compliant is no probs. RYF-certification might require us to apply and might take some time? Would help win the confidence of like-minded potential contributors.

  • $500 in parts for single head

That's plenty. We will trade "cheapness" for "reliability" and "ease of build", so I think 500 a good limit.

  • Wireless to allow for freeing up computer

Freeing up computer is best done like this: upload gcode to SD card. Start SD print. Wirelessness only frees user from USB/internet cable-hassle at start of print. Requiring SD capability would be reasonable. There are off the shelf solutions available both for wireless and SD.

  • Rubber print capable, without head exchange (critical for OSE gaskets, rubber washers and o-rings in low and high pressure hydraulics and pneumatics)

This would mean a no-Bowden filament feed. I agree.


  • Multiple print head addable, up to 4 for practical considerations
  • Meets or exceeds reliability of Lulzbot
  • Addable clear enclosure
  • XY-fixed build platform
  • Unheated build platform
  • Self-harvesting for mass production part capacity
  • Future: works.with irregular-dimension filament?
  • Functional Logic and design rationale is fully documented
  • conductive metal print capable for Cordless Tool Construction Set