On 2/1/2019 at 2:49 PM, ahoeben said:Isn't the general 3d pen recommendation "don't do it" ?
I think yes and no.
People who hope that a 3D-pen will be a cheap but good 3D-printer, are going to be hugely disappointed. (Sometimes it was marketed as such.)
However I can see a niche market for it. For example if you want to create custom trees for HO-model train landscapes, then it gives you the freedom and organic irregularities you want. Realistic trees are very hard to model in CAD and print with a normal 3D-printer. Similar for some specialised decorations or juwelry.
I am not sure how it would work for adding hairs, eyebrowns, moustaches etc. to 3D-printed models? But I think it could work.
The question will be to find a reliable pen that works with an open filament system and with lots of different materials. One that is handy and pleasant to use. Handiness and versatility will be key points.
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I saw one in action a couple of years ago, but I don't remember the brand. It was something with "doodler" in the name, but the rest..? Not sure if it still exists. Anyway, I was not impressed with its performance: the art they produced with it, was primitive and clumsy at best. However, later on Youtube I saw others who got better results.
So maybe you could do a search on Youtube? Both for getting an impression of pen performance, and of the techniques they use?
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Isn't the general 3d pen recommendation "don't do it" ?
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Dont worry its just for extra patchwork. Nothing essential just trying new things.
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