Hello everyone it's Ben from Printerbase and
in this video we'll be taking a look at the
3rd generation Cube, or Cube3 from 3D Systems.
This is the 3rd incarnation of the Cube printer,
a personal desktop model sure to spark creation
and introduce people to the world of 3D printing.
It's seemingly less intimidating than other
3D printers, with a simple to use interface
and connection options that make for a practical
and fun to use machine. Like previous models
we can use the USB flash drive supplied with
the printer, to transfer jobs from the computer
to the machine. Another and much more practical
way to connect is over a Wi-Fi connection,
so now, rather than the Cube being a stand
alone device, we can connect it to a network
and print directly from computers. We can
also print from smartphones and tablets, with
the use of apps from 3D Systems, available
from the app store and google play. Being
able to print from mobile apps is a step in
the right direction as far as were concerned,
as not only is it convenient, it's a sure
fire way to get children interested in the
concept of 3D printing, as if 3D printing
wasn't cool enough. There are 23 different
colours and 2 types of plastic filaments to
choose from, and 3D systems are saying that
prints made with these new filaments will
last a long long time. There are 2 print heads,
or jets in this machine, so we can print different
colours and with different materials. So for
example you could take advantage of the different
colours, and make something like a black and
white zebra. We like this machine because
it's all about getting things done. Fast setup,
intuitive UI, instant load cartridges, pre
loaded filament jets and self levelling platens,
all help to get things going a little faster.
And if you can't be bothered taking the short
amount of time it takes to design your own
models, you can make one of the brilliant,
25 free creations from 3D systems, as well
as load an almost infinite number of designs
from online sources. It's great for hobbyists,
schools, architects, designers, and so many
more. All in all it's a great little machine,
sure to make the idea of 3D printing a reality
for many people. If you have any questions
don't hesitate to give us a call, our number
is 0800 170 7234, you can find us on Facebook
and Twitter, and you can also visit our website
at www.printerbase.co.uk. I'm Ben, and thanks
for watching.
