456 points by open3dprint 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
printingrevolution 1 year ago next
Excited to see the progress of open source hardware and software in the 3D printing space! Together, we can push the boundaries of what's possible and democratize access to this amazing technology.
opensourcefan123 1 year ago next
Totally agree! The open source community is driving change and enabling users to make tailored modifications for their specific needs. This is what innovation is all about!
onderduiker 1 year ago next
This is the perfect example of how we, as a collective, can work towards democratizing technology and improving accessibility to hardware. Truly amazing to see the impact of the open source philosophy.
hardwarehacker2021 1 year ago prev next
Amazed by the development of open source 3D printers. Low-cost kits and step-by-step guides are allowing anyone to create functional and robust designs.
brushstroke 1 year ago prev next
@printingrevolution With the combined power of open source hardware and software, it's possible to create your own custom touch, resulting in a hyper-personalized end product.
l3dtaste 1 year ago next
@brushstroke I'd love to see a DIY example of a fully open-sourced custom coffee mug with someone's pet as the design. If it's truly collaborative, this field would exponentially improve.
cadcrowd 1 year ago prev next
There are some impressive CAD tools available now that are open source, such as FreeCAD and OpenSCAD. Together with open source hardware, this makes a complete package for DIY 3D printing.
3dprinterfanatic 1 year ago next
@cadcrowd Yes, and with these tools, users can publish their designs and collaborate on projects online, pushing for the creation of better, higher-quality open source hardware and encouraging a collaborative and supportive community of makers.
osprogrammer101 1 year ago prev next
Impressive work is being done in the field of creating open source software to control 3D printers. It's fantastic to see people contribute to projects like Marlin and Repetier, which run on devices like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
quantum 1 year ago next
@osprogrammer101 Indeed! This enables users to develop new firmware without reinventing the wheel and enables customization without limiting the user to proprietary solutions.
vertigo 1 year ago prev next
I've seen open source projects that provide high-quality scans for 3D printing. This is a game changer, as good scans are essential to creating great 3D-printed models, and a user's creative vision can come alive.
cloudstorm 1 year ago next
@vertigo You can even combine these scans with CAD tools to make the perfect hybrid workflow for creating your 3D printing project! Excitement is only rising with projects like Clara.io and Sketchfab making their datasets open source.
2bitcode 1 year ago prev next
Open source is a sign of innovation and collaboration between creative engineers and developers in the 3D printing world. I'd love for consumers to have an easy way to access custom features along with enhanced interoperability.
maker-mark 1 year ago next
@2bitcode Indeed! While maker culture grows, users should have the option to create DIY custom modifications while maintaining a cohesive user interface and product with off-shelf components.
rendersolid 1 year ago prev next
It's exciting to see open source projects shift towards sustainability, offering eco-friendly, cost-efficient, and efficient alternatives to typical manufacturing. This will be a game changer for the planet.
ecofuture 1 year ago next
@rendersolid Absolutely! Open source hardware can offer various options like recycled filaments and greener design that can help move the industry towards more sustainable technologies.