<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — MakerBot Digitizer]]> 2013-09-16T15:55:33Z PunBB https://www.soliforum.com/topic/3644/makerbot-digitizer/ <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> I just checked the matterform site again and I see the online store is open for preorders now (well, the web page renders like it is, I didn't actually try to order one yet :-).

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/270/ 2013-09-16T15:55:33Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/36490/#p36490 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> I see the matterform site has been edited. Now instead of $599, the price is listed as $579 (though you still can't actually order one yet - it now says "a few days" instead of "the first week in September").

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/270/ 2013-09-13T17:39:23Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/36238/#p36238 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> But isn't it all just pretty exciting? Damn we live in interesting times.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2447/ 2013-09-12T17:29:04Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/36076/#p36076 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> I can not wait because I go into the 1st batch and just want to see what kind of things I can scan for a start.

Bob

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/696/ 2013-09-12T03:10:26Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/36023/#p36023 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> LOL  l'll do my part I really want one.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/574/ 2013-09-11T21:48:23Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/35986/#p35986 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> So, we'll find out how popular matterform is if their online store crashes as soon as they announce it is open for business :-).

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/270/ 2013-09-11T18:10:55Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/35969/#p35969 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> Just FYI  got this email  from: Matterform 

We're very close to opening our online store. Once that happens, people can pre-order a unit for shipment later this fall. The online store should be up and running in a few days. You can check back on the site for updates. We'll also announce on our Facebook and through our IndieGoGo  campaign page as well.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/574/ 2013-09-11T17:23:38Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/35964/#p35964 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> Charles_Xavier wrote:
DePartedPrinter wrote:

1500 seems about right.

You're the first person I've heard with that opinion. Especially since someone over in the Makerbot Operators Google Group estimated it to be about $300 in hardware. But hey, maybe you like that kind of mark-up. Courtesy of the same thread, here is the direct comparison against the Matterform scanner:

scan size                8" dia x 8" H      7.5" dia x 9.5" H
accuracy                +/- 2mm          +/- 0.2mm
resolution                0.5mm          0.43mm                     
triangles                ~200K            200K up, user selectable
steps/rotation            800                  720?
file types                STL                  STL, OBJ, PLY
camera                1.3 Mp          "high definition"
weight on table            6.6lb                  ?
package                awkward             folds neatly
color                    no                  yes
shoots lasers            yes                  yes                         
threaded bed center    no?                  yes
z-axis motion        no                  yes
price                    $1400/$1500      $599/ ?


Makerbot is running a business. R&D cost more than $300 and they are not here to give away cheap stuff.  They are basically the Apple of 3D printing right now.  Ill bet they sell 10 Digitizers for every 1 Matterform

Also, have you looked at the software for the digitizer?  They are on the right path here...

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/55/ 2013-08-23T16:07:56Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/34077/#p34077 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> Brad wrote:

But does it also texture the model in full colour? I would like my scanned models to have original texture/colours.

Capturing the flowing manes of your ponies is a tall task for any scanner.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/78/ 2013-08-23T14:33:07Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/34060/#p34060 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> DePartedPrinter wrote:

1500 seems about right.

You're the first person I've heard with that opinion. Especially since someone over in the Makerbot Operators Google Group estimated it to be about $300 in hardware. But hey, maybe you like that kind of mark-up. Courtesy of the same thread, here is the direct comparison against the Matterform scanner:

scan size                8" dia x 8" H      7.5" dia x 9.5" H
accuracy                +/- 2mm          +/- 0.2mm
resolution                0.5mm          0.43mm                     
triangles                ~200K            200K up, user selectable
steps/rotation            800                  720?
file types                STL                  STL, OBJ, PLY
camera                1.3 Mp          "high definition"
weight on table            6.6lb                  ?
package                awkward             folds neatly
color                    no                  yes
shoots lasers            yes                  yes                         
threaded bed center    no?                  yes
z-axis motion        no                  yes
price                    $1400/$1500      $599/ ?

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/1557/ 2013-08-23T14:31:21Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/34058/#p34058 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> These guys.. http://www.mebotics.com/  are also about to launch a 'Microfactory' with additive and subtractive in one box. No scanning, but 4 colour printing with ABS!

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2861/ 2013-08-22T23:51:48Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/33999/#p33999 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> I'm in the first batch of indiegogo materform kickstart...
I will do a review as soon as i receive my unit... in september

http://www.matterform.net/

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/40/ 2013-08-22T23:48:02Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/33997/#p33997 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> But does it also texture the model in full colour? I would like my scanned models to have original texture/colours.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/2/ 2013-08-22T22:03:53Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/33994/#p33994 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> Not a MakerBot product of course, and many months away from availability, but @ $1099 http://fabtotum.com/ offers more for the money in their "Multipurpose Open Source Low Cost Personal Fabricator." "Scan, 3D Print, Cut/Mill. A seamless interaction between the digital and physical world."

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/815/ 2013-08-22T21:13:18Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/33986/#p33986 <![CDATA[Re: MakerBot Digitizer]]> 1500 seems about right.

]]> https://www.soliforum.com/user/55/ 2013-08-22T20:15:22Z https://www.soliforum.com/post/33973/#p33973