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Please help us take DIY 3D Printing to the next level, support this open source photo-initiated polymer resin based 3D printing system!
[list]Launched:May 10, 2012[/li]Funding ended:Jun 12, 2012[/li]Remind me


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(Production Prototype In Action)
Color Voting Update - 06/11/12 at 6:11 AM MST
The Voting is Over, we have a winner!  Black - 32, Blue -11, Clear - 9, Red - 2, Gold - 2, Green - 1    
At last!
A 3D Printer that delivers the resolution you crave.
Right from the beginning I wanted the B9Creator to be different.  Anodized aluminum construction, stainless steel hardware, many thoughtful features that enhance normal operation... all these things set the B9Creator apart from the DIY 3D Printer herd.  But when it comes to printing complex, detailed and fragile objects, this is where the B9Creator really shines bright!

DIY 3D Printers based upon the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) concept simply can not match the higher resolution capability of the B9Creator.  We utilize a powerful Digital Light Processing (DLP) projector to shine a 1024 x 768 pixel image onto a layer of photo-initiated polymer resin.  The result is a quick solid cure of the entire layer in one operation.  The layer thickness is typically 100 microns but your model can be sliced even thinner if you need even higher resolution.  Note that 100 microns is .1 mm or about 0.004"
How about speed?  Anywhere from 12-20 mm per hour and that's independent of the object's x-y density (unlike FDM which slows down as the x-y fill density increases).
"But how much does that resin cost?" The Eiffel Tower model pictured here weighs about 12 grams.  Our resin costs about 10 cents per gram, making the material costs to print the Eiffel Tower just $1.20!
As you will see below, the project development is already well along and is about set for production. All we need now is your support and a large initial order to keep the costs reasonable.
So... What will you create?

(Eiffel Tower model printed at 100 micron resolution)
Here's "The PLAN"
1 - Develop a new type of high resolution 3DPrinter...   DONE!
I began working on this concept last fall.  At times it felt like it might never work... but it did!

(Working on resin development)

(Trying out different ideas)

(Youtube video describing early design concept)

(Final R&D prototype.. it works!)
2 - Engineer a solid production design based on the R&D...  DONE!

(Production design using CAD)

(Final production design, CAD rendering)
3 - Fabricate and assemble a production prototype... DONE!

(The assembled production prototype)
4 - Secure professional vendors to fabricate components,bag the hardware kit, build circuitboards and wiring harnesses...  DONE!

(Custom components fabricated by my US based vendors)
What's next?
- Order everything needed to build 10 demo units to verifythe quality, labeling, fit & finish of vendor supplied components.  DONE, waiting for parts to arrive.
- Once vendor components arrive, assemble the 10 productionunits and test, test and test again!  Feedback any required changes to my vendors and finalize product. Estimated completion: May 31st.
- At the completion of our Kickstarter campaign (June 12th),order all required components and materials. Begin shipping Resin to customers NLT June 30th.
- Assemble and ship kits and completed units starting assoon as components arrive.  Priority willbe in order of pledge date with early backers receiving their items first.
- Complete shipping of all items no later than August 31st, 2012.
- Once obligations to supporters are met, I will post all originalhardware (CAD) files and software (source code) publically under an open source license.
Our supply chain is forged from strong links!
The key to successful completion of this project is our excellent partnerships withexperienced and reliable vendors, which are based here in the US.  From hardware to electronics tofabrication, we enjoy "time tested" relationships with our suppliers.  This foundation will ensure we deliver a quality B9Creator3D printer or kit just as promised.  [i]Check out our past project testimonials:[/b]  XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX/XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXml
Read the FAQ
We have started a FAQ on our website and will do our best to keep it up to date as questions arise.  More FAQ's at the bottom of this page too!
Vote for you favorite color scheme!






"I love it when a plan comes together!"
All the objects below were created on the B9Creator prototype or pre-production prototype machines.
More images...  (visit the Gallery on our website for more)






Want more images...  visit the Gallery on our website!