"3D Sidekick" Self Extruding Printhead

A project in by Bill Roberson
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The first affordable self extruding large format 3D printing head. From pellets to finish project. No filament needed!!!
Backers: 8
Average Pledge Per Backer: $334

Funded: $2,671 of $35,000
Dates: Apr 16th -> May 7th (21 days)
Project By: Bill Roberson
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Latest News

Down To The Wire

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, we did not do what we set out to do. By no means does this mean an end to the project. Stay with us at www.3dsidekick.com , I am still revising the Direct Pellet Extruder. Feel free to stop in to our website for more info. Thank you and happy... (Read More)

3D Sidekick Self-Extrudes with Affordable Pellets, Transforms CNC Machine into Large Scale 3D Printer

April 24th - via: 3dprint.com
It’s a cultural expectation that everyone should have a hobby to be well-rounded and happy. From gardening to gaming to fishing to more creative and technical endeavors, most every hobby has something that fuels it and must be constantly replenished, feeding both the need of the enthusiast and the platform of the hobby itself. (Read More)

"First 50" Gets Extra Upgrade for "Being First"!!!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The first "50" Backers of Reward levels 5, 6 and 7. Will receive a print head USB "Mini" cam. You will be able to watch the print flow as it happens. Only "50" available.  (Read More)

Working out the kinks with G-Code

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Good adhesion and a thick build  (Read More)

"The Philanthropist" Reward has been added

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Help advance 3D Printing by giving one to a local Technology School or Technology Class at your local High School. And in the spirit of giving, You will receive a nice set up also.  (Read More)

A couple more of the build rate

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Printing on a piece of acrylic A different angle  (Read More)

Working out the G-Code, Its not pretty but its getting there, fast!

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00  (Read More)

Press Release About To Go Out

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We hired ZeptoPress to help launch our Kickstarter. Looking forward to working with these talented people.  (Read More)

Waiting on our press release from ZeptoPress Marketing!!! Posted "NEW" videos and Pictures. Will be running a video of actual printing test piece tonight

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Signed up with ZeptoPress today. Press Release on the way! Posted new videos and pictures today and I hope it explains the concept better. Will be running a test of our Post Processor config and actual test parts. Was thinking of printing our own... (Read More)

Machine Mounts

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I am working on a couple of different versions now. 1 as a stand alone unit and 1 that mounts along side the existing spindle.  (Read More)

Extrusion Rate And Size

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The rate of extrusion and size of layer is determined by the user in the "slicer" program they use to generate the G-code to the machine. We supply a 2mm nozzle and a blank for you to drill and try yourself. I hope this answers your question.  (Read More)

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