SafFire: Galvo-Based SLA 3D Printer and Laser Engraver
A project in Ann Arbor, MI by Arthur W. Matteson000days
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Modular top-down laser tool for SLA 3D printing and wood engraving. Unparalleled 3D print quality; includes optional resin wiper blade.
Backers: 26
Average Pledge Per Backer: $889
Funded: $23,108 of $40,000
Dates: Nov 25th -> Dec 15th (20 days)
Project By: Arthur W. Matteson
Backers: 26
Average Pledge Per Backer: $889
Funded: $23,108 of $40,000
Dates: Nov 25th -> Dec 15th (20 days)
Project By: Arthur W. Matteson
$23,108
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 15 @ 08:02 -0500 GMT
57%
of goal
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Latest News
Moving Forward 
December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Due to the amount of positive feedback that I have been receiving, I think it is wise to still move ahead with the SafFire project even if the campaign fails to meet its goal. I will privately coordinate with each backer who pledged for a machine,... (Read More)
Cyrdan and Casting
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The figurine shown below, named Cyrdan, was just printed in the Large Accessory with 75 micron cubic voxels. This print took about eight hours, since he is fairly tall. The overall dimensions are 47.24 x 38.61 x 104.55mm and credit again goes to... (Read More)
Horse and History
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A solid horse was recently printed in the Large Accessory, which will be the first print shown using supports. The SafFire requires many fewer supports than similar printers, but some are still needed for overhangs and isolated areas. This print... (Read More)
Hollow and Solid Bulbasaurs (Example Prints)
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
It was requested that I print some Bulbasaurs, so I decided to do one in the Small Accessory (at left, below) and one in the Large Accessory (at right, below). Both prints took around three hours with 100 micron cubic voxels, but the build speed... (Read More)
New Pledge Levels and New Print
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I have added two new pledge levels for machines that can print larger objects that do not include the Small Accessory. This means that large, solid objects can be printed with superb precision and accuracy for just $2990. Of course, laser... (Read More)
Delivery Time and Resin Update
November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone involved so far. I decided to update the machine delivery times to April 2017 because I felt that this better represents reality given the number of machines likely to be sold at this time. I could not update the "Early... (Read More)
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