Sorry for the delay, but here’s the update! With the models pretty well rigged, my partner is off to work! So far things are gaining speed, meaning this printer is gonna be going through some testing today. Time to re-solder the heating block, rebuild the extruder, re-attach it and get some real serious testing. If it’s successful, expect to see “THE CUBE” later tonight.

By cube, I mean the 40 mm test cube.

But don’t think that just because I’ve been lacking off on the physical side of the printer that I’ve been doing nothing. I’ve been researching and studying toy design, electronic setups, techniques for higher quality prints. That juicy good stuff. More knowledge now means less failures later. Heck, I’ve learned so much so far, that I think I could maybe build the next printer for under $400! That’s by taking advantage of local sources for most of my parts.

I’d have to design an imperial set of parts, but that’s ok, shouldn’t be too tricky.

And, that Pinkie Pie will be the first one done. Why? Because somebody’s getting a very special gift! And it’s time sensitive so we can print the first one, and test paint it. I want one for myself, so if it turns out great, we ship it off ASAP, if it turns out poorly, I keep it in my display case and print a second one.

That way I can ensure quality without wasting plastic.

Expect soon there for be a contest for the first pony giveaway! Keep an eye on this tumblr for the first of many contests that will be coming! Now, I’m off to go apply solder directly to the wires!