Hello Kad, At the moment we are working to get OpenBuilds up and running so that we will have the place we can all share designs like the Phlatformer. We have the OpenBuilds programmer (Jason) working at this and he telling us that it will not be to long before its up and running, even if its just in beta for the first stages. Believe me I wish I could put a date on it right now! But we really want it to be right and so how long before we get to open is still to be determined, but we are hopeful it will be soon. That my friend is when the builds will start rolling out! Thank you for your interest Kad Mark and Trish
Hello Fabien, No new updates at this time, we are still working towards this goal. Thank you Mark and Trish
Have you considered selling the SKP file and hardware list so we can cut one out on our own CNC's. Sorta like what they do on Ebay with those CNC plans they try to sell all the time?
Thats a good idea zann68 but to be honest I really would rather release them open to the public so that if someone wanted to they could put together their own kits to sell to the guyz that may not be able to cut them out and maybe even modify them some to make them more of what they would like. For instance a longer version so that full fuse half's could be made. I also think that in releasing the plans everyone can add an input into the design resulting in a better over all machine down the road.
Ohh ok. The main reason I said that was you and your wife have alot invested in this. I wouldn't see the harm in getting a little bit back in your hard work. The idea in being able to adjust the .skp file would not be difficult to do. Having an area showing off your design modded for others to consider to cut and build. Sorta like Thingiverse. I just built a RERAP PRUSA i2 printer and have found all kinds of mods for it. I already have my own design I want to consider to try after I get the hang of this one. I do understand though. By the way Mike my buddy loves the fact I can cut out a plane in moments for him. He has been known to crash in moments as well . Jeff
That's the idea behind OpenBuilds and I think it will be another step towards helping groups of people get together that have close interest to accomplish a common goal. Kinda like a virtual hacker space for all of us that like to create cool things and share them. I know someone like that, wait a minute thats me Thanks Jeff Mark and Trish
Open build..??..due you have an update on when the phlatformer will be available on the open build platform..??... If not... Is there a way to get the files, even just DWG or dxf is fine by me...do you need help getting the info out..??..I have access to solidworks and mastercam platforms..I have been borrowing a former from a friend but he wants I back..need to make a replacement.. Let me know... Hoss