DEEZMAKER INTRODUCES THE BUKITO PORTABLE 3-D PRINTER AND FASTER, MORE CAPABLE BUKOBOT

PASADENA, CA and SAN MATEO, CA (May 17, 2013) Deezmaker will announce its Bukito lightweight, portable 3-D printer at MakerFaire. Diego Porqueras, Deezmaker’s President, explained the placement of the machine in its product line this way: “The Bukito fills a key niche in the marketplace for anyone who may want to have a  small, rugged printer that they can take with them on their adventures.  It will be ideal for classroom use and can be shared between a few teachers at a school. We built it with an easy-to-grip handle and worked really hard to get the weight down to about 6 pounds.”

Porqueras goes on to say that the unassembled printer kit will retail for under $700. It is available for preorder now with an expected ship date in late August. The printable space is approximately 5 by 6 by 5 inches (150 cubic inches).  Other critical features inherited from its larger Bukobot cousins include sturdy aluminum rails allowing for a stable platform for accurate printing. All Deezmaker machines use almost any standard filament (no proprietary cartridges here!) and open-source software.

Deezmaker is also introducing an upgraded version of its Bukobot.  Porqueras says that the Bukobot version 2, “has our compact extruder with an all-metal nozzle, which can operate at higher temperatures to enable more materials including PLA, ABS, nylon and polycarbonate.”  There will also be a dual-extruder version.  The single-extruder kit will have a price point of about $1200, and the dual about $1500.

ABOUT DEEZMAKER: Deezmaker is the maker of 3-D printer kits  which are sold online and at its Pasadena retail store. The Pasadena retail store was also the first 3-D printer store and Hackerspace on the West Coast (and only the second one in the country.) Opened in late 2012, the Hackerspace gives 3-D printing enthusiasts a place to get together and find ways to innovate and move the field forward. Deezmaker is particularly excited about moving 3-D printers into the educational market.

Starting thrusday, we will be closing the Deezmaker shop until we come back on tuesday the 21st. We hope to see you there!

See our event announcement: https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/ccpnpj6cq4e68cmjsdqmcll9lns

Next dates for “3D Printing Meetup at Deezmaker” are:

Sunday, May 5th 2103

Sunday, June 2nd 2103

Sunday, July 7th 2103

Deezmaker is hosting an Arduino class for kids AND adults so that you can find out these answers and learn the basics about this affordable and easy-to-use microcontroller and how it will change your life.

“Qtechknow“, a 12 year old Arduino genius, will be teaching a hands-on workshop on how to work with an Arduino and what the technology is all about, including how it got started and how to write simple programs to make it do really cool stuff.

Saturday, April 6th @ 1pm

Reserve your seat now!

Arduino kit included with ticket!

Here are the topics that we’ll cover in this class:

• What the Arduino is and where it came from
• Arduino Shield Concepts
• Software Basics
• Simple Programming and Coding
• How inputs and outputs are used
• A walkthrough of 5 simple hands-on projects
• An open question and answer session with Qtechknow

Every student should bring a laptop (Windows or Mac) to participate in the software programming lessons.

Kids and adults 10+ are encouraged to attend, but any hackers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by one parent or guardian. We have minimal space, so please only one guardian per child. One ticket purchase is good for one kid student + guardian pair, or one adult student. Our kits are limited to students only.

Everything you need to know about 3D printing at Deezmaker

3D printing is quickly becoming one of the most influential technologies to emerge in the 21st century. It’s also one of the most fun and most useful technologies because you can create a whole slew of objects ranging from the more practical, such as prototypes and replacement parts, to the more amusing, like toys and sculptures. 3D printing is easier than you think and can be done quickly and efficiently. 3D printing is the future, so now is the time to learn more about it.

Reserve your tickets now

On March 30st, you’ll find out everything you need to know about home 3D printing at Deezmaker. We’ll show you how the process works, from creating a 3D digital object to a finished, plastic 3D print.  Along the way, we’ll walk you through all of the steps and details so that, by the end of the day, you’ll have a firm grasp of the fundamental concepts behind 3D printing and how 3D printers work.  Best of all, the whole day will be hands on.  As the makers of the Bukobot 3D Printer, we will have several machines available so that you will leave Deezmaker with an object that you will see 3D printed!

Here’s what we’ll cover:

• A brief history of 3D printing and the RepRap movement
• The many uses and types of 3D Printing
• The basics of CAD Design and digital 3D objects
• Introduction to Arduino and how it’s used in 3D printing
• The details on how a simple “FDM” 3D printer work (like our Bukobots).
• Software that’s needed and how to use it to run a 3D printer
• How to create a simple design using a CAD program and preparing digital objects for 3D printing
• How to 3D print an object with a Bukobot 3D Printer
• Useful tips and tricks to get great looking printed objects

Sign up today, seats are limited!

All attendees will be offered discounts for any pre-orders of a Bukobot.

Every attendee should bring a laptop to participate in the CAD and software demonstrations.

See our event announcement: https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/ccpnpj6cq4e68cmjsdqmcll9lns

Free 3D-printed Christmas Ornament Day at Deezmaker!

Date: December 23rd, 2012

Time: 12pm – 6pm

@ Deezmaker 3D Printer Store

Not sure what to do with visiting relatives? This December 23rd, bring your family, friends, kids and loved ones to Deezmaker, the West Coast’s only 3D printer retail store and hackerspace, and celebrate the holidays in the most interesting way possible. With our new Bukbobot 3D Printers, we’ll show you all about how this emerging technology works, how you can use it, and we’ll even give you a free 3D-printed ornament just for stopping by! These cool plastic gifts make great stocking stuffers and wildly unique presents for the whole family.

When Christmas has become a little one-dimensional, make yours 3D with Deezmaker and the Bukobot 3D printer!

Happy Holidays,
Your Friends at Deezmaker

(Text & graphics by Michael Molitch-Hou)

See full article at Bukobot 8 Featured in MAKE Magazine

If you’ll be in the area, be sure to join us! You can RSVP on the Meetup page. This is an international event, so if you’re not in the LA area, check Meetup.com to see if there is a local arm of the meetup in your area.

From MAKE:

MAKE is organizing its first international maker meetup Nov. 15. The idea is to help makers find each other in their communities, spark conversations, and get people making.

So far there are 65 meetups happening around the world. We want to get to 100. Like to make? Organize a meetup! We suggest getting together at  hackerspaces, coffee shops, community centers, libraries, restaurants, or in the comfort of your own home. Bring your laptops, tablets, or smartphones to access the internet.

The first 25 meetup organizers will receive a MAKE meetup welcome kit that includes: 12 copies of the MAKE Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing, MAKE T-shirts, notebooks, stickers, and buttons. The top three organizers with the highest number of RSVPs will get $200 for food and drinks. Everyone who attends a meetup gets a free PDF of the 3D printing issue. So far Columbus, Ohio is out in front with 23 RSVPs.  Way to go, Ohio!

To coincide with the meetup, MAKE editors will be holding a live Google+ hangout on air at 6pm PST/9 EST to welcome maker meetups and celebrate the release of our Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing, a special issue that will tell all there is to know about this emerging technology. The heart of the issue is a review of 15 of the hottest printers on the market. Whether you’re new to 3D printing or an old pro, this is the issue for you. During the hangout we will also be unveiling a very special 3D printer giveaway!

During the G+ hangout you’ll be able to engage in a live chat with MAKE editors and 3D printing experts, ask questions about 3D printing and design, and share your own experiences. If you’d like to join MAKE on air, add MAKE your Google+ circles and send us a comment during the broadcast. We’ll do our best to get as many meetups online with us. If you’re joining in from a meetup, be sure to use the hashtag #MAKEMeetup in your comment. And feel free to upload any photos or videos of stuff you’ve 3D printed to our G+ page.

See you Thursday!