Looks like we are about to see another pretty awesome Kickstarter project launch within a week or so. Luminar, a company based in Idaho, will be launching their crowdfunding campaign for the Tribot 3D printer/milling machine/injection mold. The machine, which will retail for $9,950, will be available to the first 8 backers on Kickstarter for just $4,999. More details can be found here: http://3dprint.com/15381/tribot-3d-printer-cnc-mold

Below are some of the general specs of the machine's 3 basic functions:

Printer:
  • Build Area (Inches): 11 x 5 x 9
  • Filament Size/Type:3mm PLA
  • Included Nozzle Sizes: .35mm, .5mm and 1mm


Injection Molding:
  • Shot Size: 0 to 4cc
  • Vary Cavity Fill Volumes?: Yes, can setup for multiple cavities of the same or different fill volumes
  • Filament Types: PLA, ABS, POLYPROPYLENE, POLYETHYLENE, etc
  • Cavities Per Inject Cycle: One or More
  • Temp. Control: Digital PIC temperature controller


CNC Mill:
  • XYZ Travel: 11” x 5” x 9”
  • Table/Mounting: Cast iron table with 3 T-slots for fixture mounting
  • Capacity: Drilling 1/2” and Milling 1/2”
  • Steppers: NEMA 23 Stepper driven 3 axis motion, 1/8 step 24 v dc power supply


Check out a picture of the Tribot 3-in-1 machine below. Let's hear your thoughts? Anyone considering ordering one of these?