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I saw a 3d printer using plastic pellets instead of filament.
Is this a good idea? Because I never saw anyone doing this.
Seller says "in this way it won't run out of filament" but I have the impression of imprecise extrusions (machine was fitted with a big 0.8mm nozzle)
there's this: https://greenboy3d.de
Not cheap though, and I think the first batch hasn't shipped yet.
the main merit to me would be printing super soft materials that cant even be made into filament reliably becomes possible
Like chocolate? I would love a food safe 3d printer to print chocolate. Just sayin'
https://cocoapress.com/
Very expensive for what's basically a gimmick. Though I'd probably buy one if I owned a confectionery.