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Dec 12th 2016

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Holiday Geeks - 3D Printing Value!

Monoprice Maker Select v2, New Matter MOD-t, Robo 3D, 3D Printing, Tools, Gift Giving, Maker

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Do you have a Maker in the family? Are you one yourself? Have you been hesitating to pull the trigger on a holiday purchase because of the dizzying array of 3D printing products? Well, you're in luck! Padre & Bryan give you not one, but TWO value-oriented 3D printers for ~$300!

Monoprice Maker Select.

Features:

  • Heated Build Plate
  • MicroSD Card Slot for print loading (standalone -- Don't need a connected PC)
  • Large Build Area (7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1") [The Dremel is 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
  • 100 Micron Resolution Uses STANDARD 1.75mm Filament: (ABS, PLA, XT, PET, TPU, TPC, FPE, FPA, HIPS, Jelly, Foam, Felty)
  • 100mm/s Printing Speed
  • Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F(260C)
  • 1 Year Warranty SE 784C Digital Caliper 

SE 784EC Digital Caliper

  • From 0.01mm to 150mm
  • Accurate to 0.01mm
  • Inside and Outside measuring
  • Comes with a case

Robo3D

New Matter MOD-t

Features:

  • Non-Heated Build Plate
  • Browser-Based USB Interface
  • WiFi Enabled
  • Quiet & Low Maintenence
  • Removable Print Bed Unique "Bed & Rod" system that does away with leveling
  • Auto Centering & Homing
  • Medium Build Area (6" x 4" x 5") vs. [Select:7.9" x 7.9" x 7.1"] vs. [Dremel: 5.9" x 5.5" x 9"]
  • Selectable 100/200/300/400 Micron Resolution
  • Uses STANDARD 1.75mm PLA Filament
  • 100mm/s Printing Speed Maximum Extruder Temp of 500F(260C)
  • 1 Year Warranty Supports STL OBJ - GCODE

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