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06-03-2014, 08:51 AM #1
Hey Astro,
1) We have been experimenting with different motors to achieve the best results possible however the aim is to have about 10 RMP (currently 8 RPM) top speed on the auger bit. The 35 RPM referred to the motor we used previously before it had been geared.
2) The inside mount holding components together is currently made of mild steel that is welded as stresses are great. The outside shell is currently made from plywood which is laser cut. It has been tested and exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time to ensure safety.
3) Thank you. We worked with our designers very hard to have visually pleasing and functional product.
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05-31-2014, 10:40 PM #2
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06-02-2014, 08:47 AM #3
Wait... What?
I pitched the idea of backing this to my school and told them one inch...
That was the deciding factor. I can't get them to agree to back this for $333 unless we can recycle our plastic.
Nobody is going to sit down and grind huge chunks of plastic into pieces that small...
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06-02-2014, 10:31 PM #4
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@MysteryAlabaster - I'm pretty sure the .5mm is an error - just waiting for Strooder to clarify/amend.
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06-03-2014, 09:12 AM #5
Hi,
Sorry to hear your confusion. As mentioned above, it is guaranteed that 5mm can be fed into the tube and be successfully extruded. We are continuing our testing of up to an inch and it is looking hopeful that this will be a possibility.
This is also why a grinder is a future development for Strooder so that the process time can be reduced.Last edited by Strooder; 06-03-2014 at 09:51 AM.
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06-03-2014, 09:03 AM #6
Our current tests were with the plastic size up to 5 mm grain size which has performed successfully. We have had positive results of extrusion up to about an inch but we are still finalising the tests to ensure best results and to make sure it doesn't affect filament consistency.
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06-03-2014, 11:09 AM #7
Hello,
I wanted to ask if its sure it will cost 170 dollars more when selling it as retail?
Just as i am thinking to buy one, But more for in the Summer vacation personaly,
And personaly i do think that the price you've set now for your strooder is a nice point to be diffrent from others,
But if you would actualy bump the price to 450 dollars, well than your again diffrent than the normal Homebrew machine or the chinese brands.
I kinda find 450 dollars to much for a home user, as you realy wont print that much to get even profit after a year, as you would need to print roughly 25kg of plastic to get on your break even point as user.
Perhaps its something nice for stores to sell there own plastic, but for home users i would kinda advice to perhaps try to stay at your current pricepoint.
I just kinda felt to say that :P
As i kinda like the product and the work you've put into it, But its just no diffrent than we have now if you would make it 250+ dollars more expensive than a homebrew machine.
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06-05-2014, 08:59 AM #8
Hello,
The retail price is definitely set at £249 (Approx. $415)
If you are buying pellets from ourselves it would take around 15KG-17KG to break even, given you use virgin pellets.
Once retailing our aim is to at least match our competitors on price but to beat them on performance and ease of use. The price point is set based on many factors, all focused on the consumer.
Thank you Luigi, we have put tremendous efforts into Strooder
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06-10-2014, 09:39 AM #9
Strooder has hit over £50K now which means if you add £50 to your Strooder pledge, you will receive an automatic spooler.
Check out the latest update to see the prototype spooler in action
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...filament/posts
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06-10-2014, 12:19 PM #10
Hello Strooder,
I would like to ask how consistent your filament is at the moment?
Like if you have a spool of 100m, At the end at the start it wiggles between ?/?
I am kinda curious and thinking to buy it as my next school i would goto is more specialized in plastics.
So i would be able to get plastic for around 1-2 euro a kilo,
Also is the winder going to get a bit more compact later on or?
And does this all make alot of noise, and how much eletricity does it all take? Incl the winder.
Also any idea if this could do Nylon and PET? As they are both under 250c as far as smelt temrpature goes.Last edited by DrLuigi; 06-10-2014 at 12:29 PM.
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