Strooder, New Filament Extruder Project

[LambdaFF]

Thanks for passing on the info. When are they expecting the second run to complete and ship?

Well, still no progress, there was a mistake in the file for the PCBs... probably another month until we get any news. As a reminder, the goal here is to ship to the early backers & to send units to reviewers to get publicity. The delivery to the other backers will wait until after that. For pre-orders, ...

So - basically - no progress since june on that front. One month of delay announced at each monthly update. Like taking a hike in the fog.

However, the team was already considering their next product : a shredder. And, they had the opportunity to go to more shows in the meantime.

How can they start a new product when the 1st one is a year late and counting ? How can they go to shows when they're already having funds concerns ? How can they spend time/funds/energy on those 2 when the basics are not covered : if you look at the previous message, they didn't notice a file error for 2 weeks for lack of communication with their provider !

Beats me. Combined with their lack of communication it's extremely irritatiing. They're part of the reason I'm off Kickstarter.

[LambdaFF]

Another monthly update missed... a week ago.

Suggestion was raised that a minimum number of complaints are required for them to bother with an update.

So disappointing.

[iDig3Dprinting]

Another monthly update missed... a week ago.

Suggestion was raised that a minimum number of complaints are required for them to bother with an update.

So disappointing.

You should just buy some filament and then you can do some 3D printing rather than waiting for the filament maker

[LambdaFF]

You should just buy some filament and then you can do some 3D printing rather than waiting for the filament maker

Agreed. Especially since Strooder is busy delaying the project of 1 month ... every month.

Another great project launched with magnificent articles everywhere, rode on hype and delivers ... not even updates.

[iDig3Dprinting]

Agreed. Especially since Strooder is busy delaying the project of 1 month ... every month.

Another great project launched with magnificent articles everywhere, rode on hype and delivers ... not even updates.

You're an original backer of the campaign?

[LambdaFF]

Unfortunately yes

[LambdaFF]

I can't believe it. Yesterday's update states :
- they have to force fit (hammer) some assemblies.
- the auger screws have to be re-lathed 1mm. How was the initial design tolerance set if you need to remove 1mm in a tube/rod assembly ??
- They have picked delays (again) because they noticed just now that each PCB is missing a couple mosfets. ... like "it's so small, we didn't notice". Really ?

... and that's the end for me of Kickstarter : they make it too easy for people with no engineering skills to present a couple of arranged photos and over-optimistic statements of "prototypes" that are "ready for manufacture".

[iDig3Dprinting]

This to me sounds like a bad choice of manufacturing partner but with some heavy lessons about the importance of oversight. This is obviously a painful lesson for them, and for you. The thing to cling to is that they are still trying to make a go of it and so it should not end the way of the Zano drone

[LambdaFF]

Our latest preview video of Strooder. Getting closer to making all the custom filament for 3D printing. The expected release date is now February 2015

HAHAHAHAHA..... Never again Kickstarter.

[LambdaFF]

I'm very impressed with this. 3DPrint.com just covered you guys in an article. I can't wait to see how well your kickstarter project goes.

Read the article at
http://3dprint.com/3026/strooder-3d-...r-kickstarter/

Eddie, you should do a follow up to show people that not all funded projects actually reach completion.

Especially since the picture of the article with the mention "pre-order on kickstarter" is quite deceptive.