BI V2.0 - A self-replicating, high precision 3D Printer

A project in Quebec, Canada by Jean Le Bouthillier
000days 
:
00hours 
:
00minutes 

Funding Successful

Offering one of the largest 3D build volumes with a sturdy self-replicating frame and an outstanding print quality!
Backers: 273
Average Pledge Per Backer: $772

Funded: $210,830 of $30,000
Dates: Dec 23rd -> Jan 22nd (30 days)
Project By: Jean Le Bouthillier
Tags:
3d printing3d +Suggest

Suggest Tags

Begin typing to search or pick from a list. You can add multiple tags at the same time!
SubmitCancel
Saving your suggestions...
Suggestion Saved Successfully
Thank you for your help! The Kicktraq gnomes will get to work on your suggestions very soon.

Please keep in mind not all suggestions may be used, and repeated re-submissions may result in being rejected automatically (and we don't want that to happen).

If you have any questions, have a good idea for a tag, or a more in-depth suggestion - please feel free to let us know!

Ok
Hrm... something went wrong.
Hey, bad things happen to the best of us. Don't worry, the gnomes have been dispatched. Maybe try again in a little while.

Ok

$210,830

current pledge level
Last Updated: January 22 @ 16:31 -0500 GMT

702%

of goal
funding period ended

$0

trending toward
Trends are not projections. Read More >>

0%

of goal

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

Now you can share!

Help your backers reach your daily goals and help others see how you're doing. It's easy, with Kicktraq Mini.

Here are a few quick snippits of code you can use to embed your personalized widget on your website, in your blog, and even on your favorite forum.

HTML for websites & blogs
Copy HTML

BBCode for forums
Copy BBCode

Reddit code for... well, Reddit
Copy Reddit Code

Special Note: Kickstarter recently disabled remote embedding for images on project pages, so embedding code doesn't work on project pages (yet) - just everywhere else.

You can read more about it here.
Latest News

175K Reached - Almost there!

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, There has been a large increase in backers that is bringing us much closer to the 200K injection molding stretch goal, but we are not quite there yet. As you can imagine, there have been a lot of discussions and careful thinking... (Read More)

BI V2.0 Self Replicating 3D Printer Makes a Big Wave on Kickstarter

January 20th - via: desirethis.com
The BI V2.0, a new delta style 3D printer that reached its funding goal in less than 4 days, is now gunning for an additional $50,000 to unlock their injection molding upgrade. The Quebec based start-up offers a massive 300 mm by 300 mm circular build volume, multi-material printing with up to triple extrusion. One of the highlights of their proposition is the ‘self-replicating’ feature which allows you to print BI V2.0 components and create other 3D printers. The BI V2.0 is built with a sturdy aluminium frame and comes partially assembled to reduce the printer’s footprint during shipment. (Read More)

Unlocked Mystery Stretch Goal!

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers, With less than 72 hours left, I've just unlocked the $200,000 mystery stretch goal which is the injection molding upgrade for the BI V2.0. It's no secret that injection molds are expensive, but if we reach the 200K level we will be... (Read More)

The Last Stretch!

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We want to thank all of our backers for enriching our project with their great support, participation and comments. This is the home stretch - Let's get the 200K Stretch Goal unlocked! Pledge Level Calculator: We've received a lot of question about... (Read More)

Torture Test - Repetier Host

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
As we approach our 125K stretch goal we would like to thank our backers for their support. We have been spending a lot of time working with our partners to improve the design further and make sure that you will receive a really good unit. Sample... (Read More)

BI V2.0 in the News & International Shipping Update

January 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, International Shipping: We have calculated international shipping rates for the standard BI V2.0 model (see table below). BI V2.0 in the news: The BI V2.0 has been featured in many new online articles. Thanks to everyone for getting... (Read More)

Happy New Year - Dual Extrusion & Stretch Goals

January 1st - via: kickstarter.com
 On behalf of Boots Industries and the entire BI V2.0 team we wish you a happy new year! Dual Extrusion: The following short video shows two very exciting features of the BI V2.0: The multiple extrusion capabilities and the self replication... (Read More)

Project update!

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers! Just a quick update on the project: Since I've received some questions about the extruder; I've just added a picture of it to the project description: This extruder is derived from our previous work on the Rostock BI V1.0.  For those... (Read More)

Stretch goal offerings will soon be published

December 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our initial backers for their support. We've now reached our minimal goal, but there is much more in store for the BI V2.0! We've deliberately planned a low funding goal for this campaign in order... (Read More)

If you have additional news that doesn't appear here, shoot us a link!