12-27-2019, 01:48 AM
Yes. Welcome to the Exchange and thanks for your post.
That seems like a cool project especially since you will soon have a new 3D printer. Considering this post has over 10K views there is a lot of interest in it.
One thing about having your own printer is the ability to do rapid and inexpensive prototypes. Having prototypes made is usually costly and time consuming even if you can find a company willing to do small runs. Having your own printer significantly mitigates those concerns.
The least expensive portable CATRA goniometer model currently sells for $625.00 on the CATRA web site! That’s a lot of room for duplicating its functionality far less expensively, especially since it’s just a plastic ring with a laser and lasers are pretty cheap if you shop around.
I’m sure there are a lot of considerations around calibration and design, but that’s what makes it a really interesting and fun project.
Please keep us informed as your project progresses.
That seems like a cool project especially since you will soon have a new 3D printer. Considering this post has over 10K views there is a lot of interest in it.
One thing about having your own printer is the ability to do rapid and inexpensive prototypes. Having prototypes made is usually costly and time consuming even if you can find a company willing to do small runs. Having your own printer significantly mitigates those concerns.
The least expensive portable CATRA goniometer model currently sells for $625.00 on the CATRA web site! That’s a lot of room for duplicating its functionality far less expensively, especially since it’s just a plastic ring with a laser and lasers are pretty cheap if you shop around.
I’m sure there are a lot of considerations around calibration and design, but that’s what makes it a really interesting and fun project.
Please keep us informed as your project progresses.