Shoes with built-in inkjet printer let you print where you walk

Re:Shoes with built-in inkjet printer let you print where yo... by ttabb on Wednesday August 23, 2023 @12:24PM (#37238426)

It does emit ink! It uses a modified hand-held inkjet printer (princubestore.com). The distance to the print-surface is fixed by tiny wheels which make direct contact. For some reason the article doesn't include a video of it working, if you'd like to see it in action: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwN3NFBv4sO/

source: I made the shoe :)

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Re:Shoes with built-in inkjet printer let you print where yo... by h2odragon on Wednesday August 23, 2023 @12:33PM (#37238574)

Thank you for the clarification; from the article it looks like a piece of costume art.

Impressive results indeed!

I'm still thinking of some way to lay down a line of "wildlife tracks" while walking. Like the illustrations in old books. This could work but it's not subtle.

I want people to look at each other and ask "when did a duck come through here?"

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