Saw this really cool article and wanted to share with the group. It is an open source 3D printer that you can build yourself. Not really “NUI” related, just thought it was really cool.

http://singularityhub.com/2009/08/17/makerbot-is-asking-you-to-help-make-more-makerbots

http://makerbot.com/

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i am working with some guys (using MT with the Blender Game Engine) from NYCResistor, which is related to the makerbot project… It’s a hacker place that often holds workshops here in NYC.. Brooklyn actually…

I thought the makerbot would be perfect for fabricating laser diode mounts. especially since I’m local and can spend some time to get it right before announcing them to the NUI group.

here is another similar machine
http://reprap.org/bin/view/Main/WebHome

edit: vimeo embed failed, heres the direct link http://vimeo.com/5202148

very cool stuff. this is up there with the diy cnc machines i’ve seen around the interwebs.