3d Printing a Mark VI Iron Man

Each eye is 4 super bright white LEDs. Picked them up at radioshack. I was using the LEDs from dollar store tap lights, but I found that they weren't all the same temperature. Some were warmer and more yellow than the rest.
 
Out of curiosity, are you using one of the standard zcorp powders or one of the cheap alternatives? I have zcorp 400 in my garage I rebuilt, and I cant imagine how expensive that build must be if it's done with zcorp materials. I may have to try this sometime.
 
I wish I could tell you, but I honestly don't know. Believe it or not, the print was no charge. I was surprised when they said that they had talked to accounting an it wasn't worth the paper work. I worked with the co-op on getting the files set up correctly, so maybe they used this as a learning opportunity for him. The machines are used for rapid prototyping hardware, mainly so none of their work is for profit. Like my dept, I guess they fall under the overhead category.
 
Well, I converted robo's pep files, brought them all into a single file in Maya, cut them into manageable printer size groups, then exported obj and stl files for the printers. I'm not sure which file they used.
 
I may have an opportunity to fill custom orders with the 3D printer. I don't yet have a materials price point, but if the service was available, what would you be willing to pay?

This isn't set in stone that I'll be able to, I just want to see. If the option was there, would you use it?
 
Samohtep said:
I may have an opportunity to fill custom orders with the 3D printer. I don't yet have a materials price point, but if the service was available, what would you be willing to pay?

This isn't set in stone that I'll be able to, I just want to see. If the option was there, would you use it?
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that would be cool, here i have a guy who works with 3d for example to make a pc mouse is around 80 bucks is really expensive so.... i can't imagine how would cost a full iron armor :eek:eek as soon you have prices post them please:thumbsup
 
Samohtep said:
I may have an opportunity to fill custom orders with the 3D printer. I don't yet have a materials price point, but if the service was available, what would you be willing to pay?

This isn't set in stone that I'll be able to, I just want to see. If the option was there, would you use it?
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I would imagine that you are in a unique position to be able to offer some really good prices for 3D printing to help out those that might not otherwise be able to afford it since you can get it done for free.

Some things you should consider:
- Correct me if I am wrong but, it sounds like it would take a long time for you to process orders since you have to wait on the other department and since you are using the spare space/scrap space left over when they print something.
- You have to consider the shipping costs for each piece. I imagine that they wouldn't weigh that much but the size might be an issue.

If someone were wanting to get 3D printing done then they would probably be able to get it done locally somewhere and they wouldn't have to wait a long time. So say a local shop would charge $80 for a pc mouse and it would be ready in a few days. You would want to consider that it might take you several weeks to make it (just a guess) and it would cost you $10 (just a figure) to ship it then you might want to charge like $30 for the piece and $10-$15 for shipping and handling. So you would probably have to figure out what a local shop would charge per square inch and then figure out what you would charge per square inch (50% including shipping, just a suggestion).

I think you could help people out if they are patient and make some money for your time too. Of course, the other thing to consider is whether or not they can provide you with the 3D model or if you have it already (Iron Man) or if you would have to make it/have it modeled for them (if that is even an option). The question is did that $80 for the pc mouse include developing the 3D model or was it customer-supplied?

If modeling it isn't an option on your side then your potential customers would have to get it modeled. http://www.therpf.com/f24/what-pepa...ike-have-made-123626/index17.html#post2166401
 
You've hit the nail on the head, darkside. This wouldn't be produced on the same machine at work. I've found a full ZCorp 310 setup for a reasonable amount and what started as a half joke about making my own suit has developed into a bit more serious thought. I imagine that my best audience may be this audience, though as I have talked about it.

For models, I need to think about that. Producing whatever the client provides me would obviously require the least amount of time. Creating custom files would take much longer and I would need to adjust price accordingly.

As for pricing, working with the volume and length of the print, I will be able to come up with a decent pricing system. The 310 is a single color unit, so the prints that come out, once cleaned and sanded, would be provided as paint-ready pieces. Volume pricing is also something I would need to consider.

Business is not my forte, I'm a graphic designer, beyond that, everything I've done is hobby. But this has me thinking pretty hard about all the other pieces I know nothing about.
 
Samohtep said:
You've hit the nail on the head, darkside. This wouldn't be produced on the same machine at work. I've found a full ZCorp 310 setup for a reasonable amount and what started as a half joke about making my own suit has developed into a bit more serious thought. I imagine that my best audience may be this audience, though as I have talked about it.

For models, I need to think about that. Producing whatever the client provides me would obviously require the least amount of time. Creating custom files would take much longer and I would need to adjust price accordingly.

As for pricing, working with the volume and length of the print, I will be able to come up with a decent pricing system. The 310 is a single color unit, so the prints that come out, once cleaned and sanded, would be provided as paint-ready pieces. Volume pricing is also something I would need to consider.

Business is not my forte, I'm a graphic designer, beyond that, everything I've done is hobby. But this has me thinking pretty hard about all the other pieces I know nothing about.
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Oh yeah, then that is a little different. If you are going to be making an investment in the machine and material then you would have to charge enough to recoup those costs of the materials and wear & tear. On the plus side, it probably wouldn't take as long to make the pieces though.

If you wanted to just cut models that are supplied to you then we would need to know what the capabilities of the machine are. How big a piece of medium it can work on, how deep it can go, etc (forgive me if that sounds ignorant but I really haven't looked into getting anything 3D printed before).
 
Well, the printer I was looking at sold before I could make a decision. It would have been tough to do at this time anyway...But I wrote an instructable of the creation of my helmet and it's gotten quite a few views in the last 12hrs. Instructables is having a contest where the grand prize is a Objet Desktop Printer and a 6 month supply of materials! I could really use the votes!

Guys please help! Any votes/comments/views would be greatly appreciated!
3D Printing an Ironman Helmet
 
Sorry to be a pain. I just want to promote my instructable page.

http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-an-Ironman-Helmet/

Please vote for my instructable!! Grand prize is an Objet30 printer and 6 month supply of materials. As I said before, I'm working in a business plan to supply low cost 3D prints to the prop replica community. Without the overhead cost of the 3D printer, I will be able to offer 3D custom prints for the cost of materials!!

Help me win the contest and reap the benefits!

http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-an-Ironman-Helmet/
 
I've put together a graphic showing my progress on the suit. Thought I'd just show it off and just how much I have left to do.
 
Well worth a vote! The helmet is impressive in itself, can't imagine a full suit. The chest is a big part of the suit. What parts would you be planning to print first?
 
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