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End of the Thing-O-Matic

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After nine years, it’s come to this:

End of the Thing-O-Matic
End of the Thing-O-Matic

The Thing-O-Matic got me started in 3D printing (and blogging!), provided an education in many useful subjects, and has long since outlived its usefulness.

A view from happier times:

Thing-O-Matic Overview
Thing-O-Matic Overview

Its components will live on in other projects.

One of those bittersweet moments, fer shure …

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2 responses to “End of the Thing-O-Matic”

  1. Gaston Picard Avatar
    Gaston Picard

    So… are you giving up on 3D printing for good, or are you just replacing this 3D printer with another one?

    1. Ed Avatar
      Ed

      My Makergear M2 has been cranking out parts for the last six years! [grin]