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# [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2658098 Air Exchanger/Heat Recovery Ventilator], $600+ for commercial HRV [https://www.amazon.com/Fantech-100H-Recovery-Ventilator-50-106/dp/B007PD7WOW/ref=pd_sbs_328_6/141-5937605-3093044] [[User:Dlbrinks|Dan Brinks]] ([[User talk:Dlbrinks|talk]]) 17:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC) | # [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2658098 Air Exchanger/Heat Recovery Ventilator], $600+ for commercial HRV [https://www.amazon.com/Fantech-100H-Recovery-Ventilator-50-106/dp/B007PD7WOW/ref=pd_sbs_328_6/141-5937605-3093044] [[User:Dlbrinks|Dan Brinks]] ([[User talk:Dlbrinks|talk]]) 17:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC) | ||
# [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3011988 Mechanical Caliper], $30 [https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/tools/test-measurement/calipers-dial/steel-precision-dial-caliper-534164?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsrLk-7Lq5QIVhONkCh2P-g6REAQYBCABEgLPQPD_BwE] [[User:lacarste|Luke Carstens]] [[User:Lacarste|Lacarste]] ([[User talk:Lacarste|talk]]) 19:12, 14 November 2019 (UTC) | # [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3011988 Mechanical Caliper], $30 [https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/tools/test-measurement/calipers-dial/steel-precision-dial-caliper-534164?infoParam.campaignId=T9F&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsrLk-7Lq5QIVhONkCh2P-g6REAQYBCABEgLPQPD_BwE] [[User:lacarste|Luke Carstens]] [[User:Lacarste|Lacarste]] ([[User talk:Lacarste|talk]]) 19:12, 14 November 2019 (UTC) | ||
# [https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-Health-Custom-DIY-Orthotics/ Custom Orthotics], $300 [https://biocorrect.com/products/custom-orthotic?variant=27645861396544¤cy=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQiAk7TuBRDQARIsAMRrfUbmqkiV3ik8iaL4L7OTECuJO05SMVgIJ3fZQgJwqaeiprAFGnCPX9kaAqEMEALw_wcB] [[User:Kaalessi|Kaalessi]] ([[User talk:Kaalessi|talk]]) 21:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC) (A tiny amount of work is necessary to cast foot and create custom model, instructions are very detailed) | |||
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We know from this class that 3-D printers can be incredibly useful tools for prototyping and direct digital manufacturing for engineers and scientists. The costs savings are generally 90-99% as compared to commercial products.[1][2] Are 3-D printers useful for everyday consumers?
A few Michigan Tech studies have shown that 3-D printers are cost effective for consumers if they print 1 product a week. [3] [4]
What about killer applications? Are there free 3-D printable designs for products that make a 3-D printer immediately worth purchasing even if only to print out a handful of these products?
Killer Applications of 3-D Printing for Consumers
Please list [URL of design Name of object], cost, [url of commercial equivalent], sign/date with 4 tilde symbols
- Compound Bow Balancer, $290 [5] Joshua Pearce (talk) 19:09, 5 November 2019 (UTC)
- Honeycomb Vase, $65 for something not as cool/asthetic [6] Daniel Donovan (talk) 1:35, 13 November 2019 (UTC) Liked the idea of printing modern looking decor for not expensive prices.
- Air Exchanger/Heat Recovery Ventilator, $600+ for commercial HRV [7] Dan Brinks (talk) 17:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC)
- Mechanical Caliper, $30 [8] Luke Carstens Lacarste (talk) 19:12, 14 November 2019 (UTC)
- Custom Orthotics, $300 [9] Kaalessi (talk) 21:24, 14 November 2019 (UTC) (A tiny amount of work is necessary to cast foot and create custom model, instructions are very detailed)