Aug 10, 2015 | By Alec
New and upcoming 3D printers are always trying to emphasize their unique qualities – especially in Kickstarter campaigns – but the reality is that many are quite similar. It is therefore very refreshing to report on the mostfun Pro 3D printer, developed by a Chinese startup of the same name, that features a so far unique feature in the world of 3D Printing: embedded inside is an Intel Edison module, will all the functions to make this a truly accessible machine.
The mostfun Pro desktop 3D printer is the result of a collaboration between the Chengdu, China-based startup mostfun and reknowned tech giants Intel. It is set to launch on Kickstarter this week, hoping to repeat the successes of earlier machines. And at a glance, it shares quite a few similarities with other 3D printers that take the Kickstarter approach (regardless of their level of success): the mostfun Pro features a compact and stylish design, with a metal body and a decent build space of 33 x 33 x 38 cm.
What’s more, the company’s CEO Lvzhou Chen promises that this machine is very accessible and user-oriented. ‘A good 3D printer should be reliable and easy to use. It should require no manual to go through to get it started and should always deliver steady performance over the long term. This is exactly what we want to bring to you with the 'mostfun Pro,’ he says.
While that is a very common statement to make in the land of Kickstarter 3D printers, it seems that the mostfun Pro definitely stands out for its accessibility, and that is all thanks to their collaboration with Intel. For their inclusion of the Intel Edison module removes the need for an additional driver or a software package, while offering the user an unprecedented amount of options. The most important of these is control, as it is easily operated through a variety of cross platform and device options. ‘The user interface is based on HTML5/JS/css, you can access the control panel regardless of the platform and device they are using. All can be done wireless thanks to a P2P connection, with the printer generating its own hotspot,’ they explain. Obviously, the Edison also provides for plug-and print options.
The control panel has also designed to adapt to your device, thus providing an optimal viewing and interaction experience – making smartphone or tablet operation easier than ever before. A QR code is even generated for mobile access. This Intel system will even send you emails to keep you up-to-date of what’s going on, from filament running out to 3D printing being complete. But perhaps most interesting is the excellent emergency protection option: ‘In case the power is cut off unexpectedly, the printer will switch to a built-in battery and save the ongoing process before the printer shuts down. When the power is back on, the printer will ask you to resume 3D printing,’ the team explains.
In short, it features an unprecedented amount of accessibility, which is exactly what some users typically look for. But aside from that, the mostfun Pro also features a range of very decent manufacturing features. The especially-designed BAU extruder, for instance, is compatible with a wide range of filament options, including PLA, ABS, TPU, HIPS and even wax, enabling you to 3D print your own candles. But perhaps its most impressive feature: the BAU extruder is capable of building bridges of a distance of six centimeters, saving you lots in support material. Also featuring an auto-leveling bed and a layer thickness down to 0.1 mm, it’s a very decent extruder indeed.
In short, the mostfun Pro 3D printer definitely seems to have some features worth the attention, the most notable of which is obviously the inclusion of the excellent Intel Edison. And with an early bird price tag of just $599, this 3D printer could do quite well in the 3D printing market. What’s more, the funds will be almost entirely used for production, rather than for development. Provided they reach the intended goal of $50,000, shipping is set to begin as early as late December 2015. Visit their Kickstarter preview page for more information.
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Ramps arduino and openbuilds. I have a nice startup www.fusionprinters.com. It's gonna be awesome!
spaceman wrote at 8/11/2015 7:13:11 AM:
To small build area
Jesse wrote at 8/11/2015 12:14:39 AM:
Or you can just use a RAMPS + Arduino for a few $
arsdmthe wrote at 8/10/2015 5:47:09 PM:
with intel edison it have less power than a same price arm and no usb ...
Leslie Eveson wrote at 8/10/2015 4:49:59 PM:
I hope their machine is a lot better than their spelling.
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