Open-Source 3D Printer Lets Users Make Anything 242
An anonymous reader writes "Picture a 3D inkjet printer that deposits droplets of plastic, layer by layer, gradually building up an object of any shape. Fabbers have been around for two decades, but they've always been the pricey playthings of high-tech labs — and could only use a single material. A Fab at Home kit costs around $2400 and allows users to print anything from Hors d'Oeuvres to flashlights."
Obvious use (Score:4, Funny)
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=penis+3d+model&btnG=Google+Search [google.com]
I'm not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
Alas, slashdotted (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Can I make a 3D fake pussy? (Score:1, Funny)
I could think of more... constructive things to do with it, but each to his/her own.
Re:Throw some Chinese out of work for a change! (Score:3, Funny)
Only if it puts lead in everything it prints.
Re:I'm not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Can I make a 3D fake pussy? (Score:4, Funny)
Horses' Douvres? (Score:3, Funny)
Horses can keep their darned douvres in the field where they belong. I ain't going near them without wellington boots. Now don't get me started on cows...
Re:Replicate some more web servers! (Score:5, Funny)
"Slashdotted!"
No, they're just busy printing up another web server.
Re:That's pretty cool... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:For some strange reason... (Score:3, Funny)
"... for a second, I could have sworn I read 'flashlight' in the summary as 'fleshlight'"
You need to print yourself up some new glasses.
Re:I'm not convinced... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:More Discussion (Score:4, Funny)
I tried to make a Gargleblaster (Score:2, Funny)
Re:New Organs (Score:5, Funny)
We recommend having it professionally installed.
Re:I'm not convinced... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Any shape? (Score:3, Funny)
Thanks a bunch pal! I'll remember you next time I try to print an egg.
Re:Obvious Use -- Make Fingerprints (Score:4, Funny)
Well, THAT takes the joy out of ID theft, now, doesn't it?
Re:who cares (Score:3, Funny)