[ExI] 3d printing a Curta
Mike Dougherty
msd001 at gmail.com
Sun Feb 17 01:08:13 UTC 2013
Given a decent "spec" like this (or better if necessary)
http://www.vcalc.net/cu.htm
How difficult would it be to print one of these amazing devices, even
with some assembly required?
Also given prices like these:
http://home.comcast.net/~timewise1/curta/curtasforsale.html
I'm not saying to make replica or knockoffs... but at those prices I
may never afford to "play" with this mechanical marvel. I think this
would be a fun toy project. Of course at the moment I'd still need
considerable cash to purchase the 3d printer, but from what I
understand they're coming to shops in towns near you soon. (much like
a Kinko's or a Staples, etc. you would submit your 3d print job to a
queue and pick up when complete.)
Are there any legal / IP restrictions from doing something like this?
What other nerd toys would you 3d print just for kicks?
I'd probably print a bunch of Lego blocks that never existed that I
always wished for. :)
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