I have invented a $200 laser cutter attachment, and am delivering them by drone

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7618948

by spiritplumber • 12 years ago

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This is my $200 laser cutter attachment for 3D printers. I will open the design when the indiegogo campaign is successful.

http://igg.me/at/minilaser/

In addition, the first package of two was delivered by drone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urs68vf7ZFY

deftnerd• 12 years ago

I'm not sure I understand. This doesn't appear to be a $200 laser cutter, it's just a $200 laser that can cut through some materials that you strap to the head of an existing CNC machine or 3D printer.

That's an OK product, but you should make sure to never say that it's a $200 laser cutter.

It's like saying that you invented an autonomous quadcopter that takes pictures of intruders for $100 when you're just selling a $100 camera and the mount to attach it to a quadcopter.

spiritplumber3• 12 years ago

You do have a point; I amended it on indiegogo, not sure how to amend it here, though....

edit: Derp, it says "edit" right there.

JetFire• 12 years ago

You bought blu ray laser diodes in bulk for what, $5 a pop and want to sell them on a no investment but have a prize instead website?

spiritplumber3• 12 years ago

No, the diode assembly itself is about $70. These are good diodes. Everything else is for the laser driver, and software (it's a Pronterface module).

spiritplumber3• 12 years ago

http://spiritplumber.dyndns.org:8082/ If you want to see it go, it's here.

I have invented a $200 laser cutter attachment, and am delivering them by drone

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