Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-07 Thread David Forbes
On 4/6/12 8:54 PM, Cobra007 wrote: I am thinking maybe the 3D printed end result was just different from your design, what are those smears at the surface of the watch case? I actually thought you had done this on purpose to make it appear looking older, but maybe this is just how it got out of

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-07 Thread Cobra007
Additive manufacturing is a real nice technology and it represents very much the final product. Do you know what caused the smear type effect on the surface? It was so strange because I didn't see it anywhere else on the watch case, it just started from the inner contour and abruptly ended at the

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-07 Thread David Forbes
On 4/7/12 12:34 AM, Cobra007 wrote: Additive manufacturing is a real nice technology and it represents very much the final product. Do you know what caused the smear type effect on the surface? It was so strange because I didn't see it anywhere else on the watch case, it just started from the

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-07 Thread Cobra007
I plan to make more prototypes myself in a while. I have an Ultimaker 3D printer kit in a box waiting for me to assemble it, after I get caught up on shipping product to waiting customers. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ If you're planning to make prototypes soon, then why the rush to have this

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-07 Thread JohnK
] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts I plan to make more prototypes myself in a while. I have an Ultimaker 3D printer kit in a box waiting for me to assemble it, after I get caught up on shipping product to waiting customers. -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ If you're planning to make

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-07 Thread Cobra007
Opinions for and against I don't mind, but I would like to see the tone of the discussions lifted; please? regards, John Kaesehagen Australia No worries John, I know what you're saying. Michel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-07 Thread David Forbes
On 4/7/12 4:10 AM, Cobra007 wrote: If you're planning to make prototypes soon, then why the rush to have this one printed, throw some parts in there and quickly post some pictures? I didn't see your pictures yesterday, but I just realized it is quite surprising they were posted not long after I

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-06 Thread Cobra007
Just a question, is this one of those entry level 3D printers that retail for around $1000 or so? I was actually thinking of buying one, but if this comes out of that printer, I am not really that enthusiastic about it. Michel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-06 Thread Terry S
Maybe you should keep those kind of opinions to yourself. All we've seen from you is vaporware. On Apr 6, 7:00 pm, Cobra007 mic...@xiac.com wrote: I respect what you're trying to do here (create something that looks old), but IMHO I say with a soft voice that it doesn't look very attractive.

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-06 Thread Cobra007
Yes, I know it is notoriously difficult to express a personal honest opinion about someone else's design, especially if that is not in line with the creator's (or other members) opinion, but does that truly mean that you can only reply with positive comments or keep quiet? I have absolutely no

Re: [neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-06 Thread David Forbes
On 4/6/12 5:03 PM, Cobra007 wrote: Just a question, is this one of those entry level 3D printers that retail for around $1000 or so? I was actually thinking of buying one, but if this comes out of that printer, I am not really that enthusiastic about it. Michel Yes, it is a Makerbot. It's

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-06 Thread Cobra007
I am thinking maybe the 3D printed end result was just different from your design, what are those smears at the surface of the watch case? I actually thought you had done this on purpose to make it appear looking older, but maybe this is just how it got out of the printer:

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-06 Thread J Forbes
I think the plan is to make the watch from aluminum, using CNC machining. The plastic prototype is just a plastic prototype, to play with it and see how the parts fit, etc. Is there anything else about the design you don't like besides the quickie 3d printing issues? Cobra007 wrote: I am

[neonixie-l] Re: Nixie watch prototype in ABS with key parts

2012-04-06 Thread Cobra007
Sure I understand that it will be an aluminium case. I didn't say anything about the case, the case is fine, I was only referring to the smears on the front of the case which I initially thought were put intentionally there to make it look old. Maybe I am the only one, but I didn't notice them as