LulzBot TAZ
"As of this week, I have printed approximately 35lbs of plastic, (seven 5lb rolls) and have not had a failure yet to the hot end, or mechanical assembly. I have broken a few parts during transport due to me being careless, but the AO-100 and AO-101 [earlier models] are the most rock solid enthusiast-grade 3D printers on the market. You can literally stand on one and it will not flex or break. I have no experience yet with the TAZ but I am hoping to receive a review unit soon. Personally, I feel that the Budaschnozzle hot end design is the state of the art at the moment and it's reliability is unmatched. At the moment, I feel that Lulzbot is the only 3D printer manufacturer that I can recommend for a classroom environment. "
Courtesy Charles Gantt
East Coast News Editor & Maker / DIY Expert: http://www.tweaktown.com
According to the manufacturer, the LulzBot TAZ incorporates solid engineering into an easy-to-use 3D printer that is small enough to fit on your desk at home and light enough to transport to the office. It has a print area of 10.8 inches by 9.8 inches, and features a print plate that employs a heated borosilicate glass bed covered with PET film.
CAD model of Jet Car components.
Car body and wheels in process of fabrication.
Jet Car with wheels and balloon in place. The wheels are mounted to the body with finishing nails and washers.
CAD model of Jet Car components.
Lulzbot evaluation using the Balloon Powered Jet Car featured at Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16987
Note: Beginning November 2013, The Perloff Foundation will be working with Randy McCormick of Calais High School to evaluate the LulzBot TAZ with regard to its overall ease-of-use, performance and reliabilty.