PrintABlok Mechs

A project in Hurricane, UT by Joe Larson
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Mech themed modular toy sets for your 3D printer.
Backers: 443
Average Pledge Per Backer: $19

Funded: $8,515 of $500
Dates: Feb 10th -> Mar 11th (30 days)
Project By: Joe Larson
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Latest News

Join me tomorrow for a end-of-kickstarter liveStream

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Set the reminder on YouTube for tomorrow's end of kickstarter stream at 9am MST.  For those who saw today's video, I want clarify a few things. First of all, yes, the thumbnail was a little clickbaity. It was suggested by people on my discord and I... (Read More)

A box suitable for PrintABloks in stretch goal 12

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Saturday's build video featured a 3D printed box I designed for holding all the PrintABloks in style. I got a number of questions of if that box will be available in the final rewards, so let's make it official. Stretch Goal 12: a cool dishy sort of... (Read More)

A hinge that holds, a hex, and a saw blade in Stretch Goal 11

March 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. I am constantly blown away by the generosity of all yawl. A bunch of new backers, as well as yesterday's "Let's push this to 5 digits" push resulted in hitting another stretch goal faster than I expected.  So, here we go, Stretch goal 11! This... (Read More)

"Let’s push this to five digits" and SkyForce Bloks

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Did you know you can adjust your pledge, and that the tiers are only a minimal pledge amount? I only mention it because in the comments section today, a number of well meaning and excited backers have started suggesting that people up their pledges.... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 10! Pirate Plate and Battle Damage

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
So wouldn't you know it, just as I'm updating the stretch goal graphic on the on the kickstarter's story page to entice those last minute backers, we go and break through another stretch goal. So it's time to officially add the pirate accessories... (Read More)

What's in a "full" PrintABlok set, and chatting with the A/C show

February 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I spent some time lastnight with my friends Chris and Aaron and we talked a lot of PrintABloks.  Watch it on YouTube  I've been working lately on suggested prints for PrintABlok. If I just throw you a pile of STLs, that's kid of overwhelming. The... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 9, and a new way to spread the word of PrintABlok

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome everyone who's backed these past couple of days and helps this kickstarter reach it's next stretch goal! Stretch goal #9 introduces a new type of blok! Mosaic Bloks Mosaic bloks are one of those things that wasn't big enough for it's own... (Read More)

Check out what you'll be able to make with PrintABlok:Mech

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning I had an impromptu live stream, and if you missed it, this is what we modeled. It's a Pirate chest covering to go with the pirate cutlass we also modeled, based on $100 backer request. Pretty cool stuff, and I'm really happy with it. I... (Read More)

Angus from Maker's Muse and Bonus Reward Tier

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Angus from Maker's Muse gave a very kind shout out to PrintABlok:Mech in his latest well timed video about 3D printer projects on Kickstarter. Check it out! https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4171518/remixes Also, not a week after putting the... (Read More)

CreateSciFi plays with PrintBloks

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I've been a fan of Anthony from CreateSciFi since I saw his first video. He does these amazing kitbashe projects where he takes cheap parts and makes models for indie scifi movie projects. So I reached out to him before the kickstarter to see if he'd... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 8 - Bonus Vehicle Parts

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your continuing support, It's time to add some more parts to the pile! Stretch goal 8 includes a windshield, a double wide windshield, a gas can decorative panel, a smokestack, a front facing Gatling cannon, and at the request of one of the... (Read More)

Hack the PrintABlok by Scott Wilkenson.

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Scott Wilkenson has made an excellent video showing how to hack PrintABloks to make your own custom bloks using only the PrintABlok source and TInkercad. It's a great video, you should check it out.  http://youtu.be/uMWSoXiJIo8 This morning we're on... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 7 - Head Masters

February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal 7. A bull, a unicorn, hooves for them, a space girl, a cyber angel, high heels for them, and one blocky head.  I feel like I need to explain a bit. To start with, the block head is pretty simple. Someone said the existing head wasn't... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 6 and PrintABlok source released

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
If you joined me on the live stream yesterday (or caught the replay) then you saw the creation of the leg parts designed for a spider mech. But like most PrintABlok pieces, it's not just about the single use I made them for, but what your... (Read More)

Join me at 9:30 AM MST as we model the new modual for Stretch Goal 6!

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Live on YouTube at 9:30 AM MST this morning I'll be modeling the spider leg part to round out Stretch Goal #6! I'd love if you joined me.   (Read More)

PrintABlok Stretch Goals after $4k and new pledge Tiers

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Join me Wednesday on 3DPProfessor Live (sub and ring the bell!)  for the Stretch Goal 5 Modeling Stream. When I wrote the FAQ and setup this kickstarter, I said that the stretch goals would go till the kickstarter raised $4k. I wasn't trying to... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 5 - Getting Mad Max in here

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
As teased on Saturday, the 5th stretch includes wheels! These wheels are big, as compared to the base block, so as to allow for a 608 bearing to be placed inside. Don't have any 608 bearings? No problem, just use the version with an embedded... (Read More)

Oh snap. time to redesign

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday I decided to take some time and just play with the parts. Try to create some fancy and complicated robots. And in the resulting play, I ran into a pretty big problem. Pieces, especially the ball hinge and print-in-place hinges, started... (Read More)

Stretch Goal 4 - Tank Treads and Doubles and Drills, oh my!

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Stretch Goal number 4 includes 2 additions to the base block set that are, admittedly, pretty simple. Just double and tripple stacks of the base block. I recommend printing them standing up so that the troublesome top and bottom holes are minimized,... (Read More)

How to model a PrintABlok accessory

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
While I continue my hard word on of the 4th strech goal models... we've sailed into 5th stretch goal territory! I am super excited. If this could continue until the end I would be very happy. I thought I would take you through the modeling process so... (Read More)

Stretch goal 3 - Articulation!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I apologize for the lateness of this update. It was a slow upload on YouTube this morning for some reason. But the nature of these new parts I felt needed to be shown, not just told. And I hope I don't sound like I'm down in this video, like I don't... (Read More)

Holy amazing Day 1 Batman - 3 stretch goals for you!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Watch the launch stream on YouTube Words can not describe . Thank you all. $2000 raised in the first day, and that means we're already 3 stretch goals in. So let's introduce you to the first 3 stretch goals you guys get: Tier 0 - Chicken Mech So,... (Read More)

Spread the word campaign - Comment your social media links here!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for an amazing start to this kickstarter. This is normally where I'd celebrate the success of the day, and I will, but I'm going to have to do that later because the first post on this campaign I want to tell you about the campaign... (Read More)

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