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We are way overdue for an open source 2d printer
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this post was submitted on 26 May 2025
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An open source 2d printer is possible but will probably never happen
The print head is incredibly complex, the drivers and communications to talk to printers are all closed source, and unlike 3d printing the level of quality people are accustomed to is covered by patents for another 20-30 years
US patents expire after 20 years.
Damn, no wonder the kids ain't alright.
obscenely expensive birth, no parental leave, no childcare support... it's a wonder they last that long.
edit: now op changed parents to patents and i look like an idiot. let us make fun of your obvious typo
Now that I think about it that is when mine started to get pretty shitty.