Nikki
May 19, 2015, 3:31pm
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Wowee this is super cool! Thanks for taking us through the design process - great Maker Tale. Have you entered our Instructables competition? Worth checking it out: http://www.instructables.com/contest/3dprintingcontestxxl/
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We’re not so different you and I @toymaker2 . I had the same idea! And it’s already over there : http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-3D-Print-using-3DHubscom-Garmin-Watch-Stand/
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Nikki
May 19, 2015, 4:34pm
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Whoop! I’m vicariously entering through everyone who, unlike me, is eligible to enter.
Hey Ash
Elliott here!
cool to see the whole design process !
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Hey mate, I could talk for hours about all the details… It was fun to make anyway.
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Hey Nikki thanks, yeah I just uploaded it but still need to put a bit of work into so it will win one of the 13 printers being offered haha. Arnoldas has already said I’m in with a good chance haha.
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Looks like you are helping share the instructable well, it has a nice little featured tag in the 3d printing section. That’s pretty cool! fingers crossed for a top 13 position.
Great story, Ashley, thanks for sharing!
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No worries, it was really good typing something on the computer other than work for a change. I hope more people can see how easy it i to get involved in 3D printing. We will convert them all - 1 day at a time. Ash.
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Nikki
May 20, 2015, 1:32pm
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Nice! Haha! Good luck and keep us updated on your edit.
Brian
May 20, 2015, 6:32pm
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Hey @Ashley_R really cool to see that even on the other side of the world the experience of ordering a print and going through the design process is so awesome. Thanks for sharing your story, hope many more may follow!
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I totally agree! But this has only been affordable because 3dhubs connects you with expensive high quality printers in the same city. I always have projects on the go and will share a few of them here soon…infact I just uploaded a quick story about my broken lawn mower.
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A quick update, I managed to get it 3D printed in polished grey steel. It’s also magnetic so the recharging cable clicks into place.
It really looks stunning! Do you have the files uploaded on Thingiverse or a content platform of sorts?
You can find it on Shapeways so anyone can order it. I found they have a great website and offer the best metal prints.
That’s pretty cool, @Ashley_R , thanks for the tip! The reason I was asking for the files is because I wanted to include them on our content page and flaunt them on social a bit
You can find amazing printing work in metal here on 3D Hubs by the way (blowing our own trumpet can’t hurt :P). And if you’re interested in trying some swanky new materials, we recently introduced a new line of high definition materials - feel free to check them out here: SLS 3D Printing Service | Instant Quotes, Online Ordering | Hubs . I’m more than happy to help with some recommendations if needed. Cheers!
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Oh thanks @gabriela3d , there are some pretty amazing products on that page! I could put it on thinginverse and it would be great to see it linked to 3D hubs perhaps so people can click it and print it directly. I like the hd products, but I didn’t know Hubs could print metal, I will look here first next time for sure now! You guys just keep kicking goals!
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Glad I could help Online 3D Printing Service | Instant 3D Printing Quotes | Hubs
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By the way, if you want to have a Get This Printed button next to your Thingiverse designs, feel free to add your email address at the bottom of this page: Online 3D Printing Service | Instant 3D Printing Quotes | Hubs