Trying to make a pretty book lamp

Re:Trying to make a pretty book lamp by pmorici on Monday May 08, 2017 @01:38AM (#14289472)

Only if you already invested several grand in a 3D printer. A service like shapeways is similar cost and time to getting a pcb made. A pcb milling game machine is the same cost as a 3D printer.

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Re:Trying to make a pretty book lamp by mdorazio on Monday May 08, 2017 @09:35PM (#14297090)

You're again overestimating costs. A perfectly capable 3D printer can easily be had for under $500 and serves many more purposes than just fabbing PCBs. Many, many places (including libraries now) have 3D printers available for use at low cost. A mini mill capable of milling a PCB is harder to come by and also not useful for much more than basic engraving.

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Re:Trying to make a pretty book lamp by pmorici on Tuesday May 09, 2017 @08:55AM (#14299558)

Check out the OtherMill Pro. You can do a million things with it besides basic engraving and PCB manufacturing.

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