3D Printed HuCard Case Development (NOW AVAILABLE!)

[Gentlegamer]

It's like we're living in the future!

[jelloslug]

Nice job!  I have been toying with the idea of making the clip and case one piece to speed up printing time and cut down on material.

[cjameslv]

I have to say that was a really fast drafting to final product timeline! Thanks for putting in the effort to get this done 

[Pcenginefx]

Due to a color density issue with new spool of filament that just came in, pricing/bundle details will be delayed.  Can't estimate when this will be resolved at this time.....sorry guys...was hoping to start orders this week

[Medic_wheat]

So. Is this something where we combine this with a upper cd clear case? 

[Pcenginefx]

So. Is this something where we combine this with a upper cd clear case? 

Exactly.  The only thing not included (obviously) will be the spine sticker.

[Medic_wheat]

So. Is this something where we combine this with a upper cd clear case? 

Exactly.  The only thing not included (obviously) will be the spine sticker.

Good thing those bestie already exist

[jelloslug]

Due to a color density issue with new spool of filament that just came in, pricing/bundle details will be delayed.  Can't estimate when this will be resolved at this time.....sorry guys...was hoping to start orders this week

That sucks.  I had a long, overnight print screw up last week and eat half a roll of filament.

[Pcenginefx]

Update 12/12/14:

Well I had hoped to take orders before the holiday but looks like this won't happen for multiple reasons:

- I will be purchasing a 2nd 3D printer in the next few weeks which will not only be at least 2x faster, but will also give me better print quality.
- I will be on vacation starting the 23rd, so nothing will be printed till after the 6th anyway.

Once I get the new 3D printer, I'll evaluate the print of the case, make any tweaks (if needed) and start printing cases en masse, which at that time ordering details will be provided.

[Necromancer]

Have fun on your vacation. 

[technozombie]

Update 12/12/14:

Well I had hoped to take orders before the holiday but looks like this won't happen for multiple reasons:

- I will be purchasing a 2nd 3D printer in the next few weeks which will not only be at least 2x faster, but will also give me better print quality.
- I will be on vacation starting the 23rd, so nothing will be printed till after the 6th anyway.

Once I get the new 3D printer, I'll evaluate the print of the case, make any tweaks (if needed) and start printing cases en masse, which at that time ordering details will be provided.

I've been thinking about getting a 3D printer to mess around and learn as well as teach my kids. Do you have any recommendations?

[jelloslug]

If you are shopping for printers stay away from the Makerbot Z18.  I have had nothing but trouble out of ours.

[Pcenginefx]

If you are shopping for printers stay away from the Makerbot Z18.  I have had nothing but trouble out of ours.

I've stayed away from Makerbot since the beginning.  They never appealed to me due to being way overpriced compared to everyone else for the build quality you get.

I wanted a no frills, all quality 3D printer for my 2nd time around so it was a tie between the LulzBot TAZ 4 and Makergear M2 (both highly rated and have large build plates).  Decided on the Makergear M2.

If anyone is wondering on what the current best 3D printers out there are, check out the 2015 3D Printer Guide by 3D Hubs which just recently came out: http://www.3dhubs.com/best-3d-printer-guide

[Pcenginefx]

UPDATE 1/7/15: Just waiting for my new 3D printer to arrive...once put together and configured, I'll then be able to re-print the case and do any re-tweaking to the design (if needed) before going into full production.

[Duo_R]

Awesome Aaron, have you considered other PCE related products? Hucard doors for Duo systems or TE battery covers?