Industrial machines are used thousands if not millions of times a day and stay reliable. We asked ourselves, "Why can't 3D printers be the same?"
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Large Door: LOCOOP Y’s huge front facing door makes it easy to remove even the largest of prints.
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Extra-Large Removable Bed: The polycarbonate surface is specially textured to make sure prints adhere well, stay flat, and don't curl up at the edges. The bed also comes out easily so that you can remove objects without damaging them.
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Memory Card Slot: Transfer your designs easily to LOCOOP Y by using a memory card up to 4GB. That's four times the memory supported by most 3D printers.
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Less Energy Consumption: At just 60 Watts, LOCOOP Y uses half the energy of a conventional 3D Printer, making it super efficient and environment friendly. Think of what this would mean for a lab or school running multiple printers at the same time.
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Open Source "CURA" Compatibility: LOCOOP Y is compatible with the CURA interface that you already know and love. (It's the most popular open-source slicer available!) Nothing new to learn. Start exporting G-code immediately.
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Need extra filament? You can add extra rolls of the filament we use every day for our prints at LOCOOP. We've secured a very special price of just $25. (Only valid as an add-on when you order LOCOOP Y.)
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Comprised of a Ph.D of Science in Astronomy from Seoul National University, and a Ph.D of Science in Physics from KAIST, the founding team is passionate about using technology to realize creative ideas.
We want to make 3D printing easy, to make it available for everyone as a tool to materialize their creations; and ultimately to 3D print homes on Mars.
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We have teamed up with one of Asia’s most experienced, precision manufacturing companies, Intops. They help us with the design, development, and the manufacturing process of LOCOOP Y. Their Paper Program, which they fund along with the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK), supports technology-competitive hardware startups in bringing their products to the market. Some projects brought to life by the Paper Program on Indiegogo include; MicroBot Push and Embrace. This early recognition of our work by industry experts makes us confident that we can deliver LOCOOP Y to you by the end of 2016.
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The Iron Throne
Storm Trooper
Ambiguous Cylinder Illusion
Interlocking Gears
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Marvin Benchmark Print
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Folding Box
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Indiegogo!
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Venus Box
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Gyrosphere
On the print bed
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What are the shipping costs?
Shipping rates range from $10 to $250. Please check the specific rate and tariffs for your country.
• South Korea: $10
• East Asia, South East Asia: $80
• North America, Oceania, India: $90
• Europe: $130
• Rest of the world: $250
What is your refund policy?
We’re keeping things in accordance with Indiegogo Standards and unfortunately cannot offer refunds. BUT! if there are perk changes or if there’s some mixing and matching you’d like to do, please contact us at preorder@locoop.net.
How far along are you in design and production? Where will LOCOOP Y be assembled?
We’re primed and ready for launch! Right now we’re working with our manufacturing partner, Intops, to finalize production. We’re putting LOCOOP Y together in the same high tech, precision factories that Intops uses to produce smartphones and accessories in Korea. Their Paper Program for hardware startups have a proven track record and we’re excited to see the original LOCOOP Y’s brothers and sisters all over the world.
How can you make these printers so affordable?
Thanks for the compliment! The printer uses fewer components than others because it uses industry-inspired Original Delta Technology. This makes it more affordable and more reliable. Our relationship with our manufacturing partner, Intops, means that we can source and assemble the best components at a competitive cost.
When will my printer arrive?
As soon as possible! We’re targeting a December 2016 ship date. The exact arrival date will depend on country, customs, or delivery status.
What comes with the printer?
Every printer comes with a 1 kg spool of filament, a 4GB SD card and a 100-240V 60W power adapter.
What slicers are compatible with LOCOOP Y?
LOCOOP Y is compatible with CURA, an open source slicer that has become incredibly popular because it is so easy and intuitive to use.
How much set up does LOCOOP Y need before I make my first print?
Setup couldn’t be easier with LOCOOP Y. Use the touchscreen on LOCOOP Y and it will auto level the bed, warm up your filament and initiate printing! It’s that easy!
How big is LOCOOP Y?
LOCOOP Y is 50cm wide x 47cm deep and 60cm high. We prefer the phrase ‘big and beautiful’
What filament diameter can LOCOOP Y use?
LOCOOP Y uses the standard 1.75mm PLA filament. It will extrude any PLA filament of this diameter.
What types of filaments can I use?
We have tested LOCOOP Y to run with 1.75mm PLA for the best results. LOCOOP Y comes with a 1kg spool of the same filament we use every day. You can add extra rolls of filament to your order… we’ve secured a very special price.
Who are Intops?
We have teamed up with one of Asia’s most experienced, precision manufacturing companies, Intops. Their Paper Program, which they fund along with the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK), supports technology-competitive hardware startups in bringing their products to the market. Some projects brought to life by the Paper Program on Indiegogo include MicroBot Push and Embrace.This competitive program helps us with the design, development, and the manufacturing process of LOCOOP Y. This early recognition of our work by industry experts makes us confident that we can deliver LOCOOP Y to you by the end of 2016.
Do I need a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering to maintain LOCOOP Y?
Heck no! We’ve got Ph.D.s in physics and we do just fine. All joking aside, LOCOOP Y does not use carrier rails, freeing it from many of the wear and tear and alignment issues of cartesian and linear delta printers. We’ve built LOCOOP Y with industry grade technology will keep printing just like it did on day one, for many years to come.
How easy is LOCOOP Y to assemble?
While we (Induk and Yeo Myung) might be rocket scientists, you do NOT need a degree in astrophysics to assemble LOCOOP Y. It assembles in minutes and comes out of the box in three sections. All complicated electronics and mechanical parts come fully assembled before delivery. That means no wasted weekends trying to put it together.
Where can I find the prints you used on this page?
The printed samples in our Indiegogo page were made by fantastically talented individuals in the maker community that use 3d printers like LOCOOP Y.
Many Thanks to:
Name: gyroscopic relaxing keyring - 6 rings
Creator: gianfranco
URL:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1307100/#files
Name: HingeBox Printable As An Assembled Unit Without Supports
Creator: profhankd
URL:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:120179
Name: Illusion cylinder
Creator:Ambiguous Cylinder Generator
URL:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1657791
Name: 3D Hubs Marvin - Key Chain
Creator: 3DHubs
URLhttp://www.thingiverse.com/thing:215703
Name:Elliptical Gear with no center pivot
Creator:cohlwiler
URL:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1082508
Name: Venus Box
Creator: Prot0typ1cal
URL:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1559232
Name: Twisted 6-sided Vase Basic
Creator: MaakMijnIdee
URL:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18672
Name: Twisted Gear Lamp / Vase
Creator: Ben Malouf
URL:http://www.thingiverse.com/BenitoSanduchi/about
Name: Chess King - Kings to You
Creator: JP1
URL:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1289886