From: MAKE Magazine
Cube.ly appears to be a 3D printer that uses 80/20 girders for the
2'x2'x2' chassis, with all electronic components identical to those
used in the Makerbot and Mendel. The project's charter describes
the project's goals: Provide a fully capable 3D printer which can
be used to directly manufacture or can be used to easily create the
precursors to large volume traditional manufacturing including
vacuum forming, injection molding, casting and others. The core
device must be buildable using standardized, commodity components
that are widely available and under $1,000 USD. The core device
must not require any other device as a prerequisite to build it
(other than identi...
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