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[-] FQQD@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 4 points 2 months ago

This isn't new, is it? I remember treadmill printers being around for years already

[-] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 months ago

No this isn't a new concept, the size and use of treadmill is not something I've seen before though.

[-] B0rax@feddit.org 0 points 2 months ago

To be honest, using an actual threadmill has no actual benefits other than generating an interesting headline

[-] ExcessShiv@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

No i would think it's a significant disadvantage because they're (usually) using DC motors which have horribly inaccurate movement even with an encoder feedback.

[-] evidences@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

I'm pretty sure they replaced all the running gear. I think the only thing they kept was the frame.

[-] SynAcker@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

Creality has had a treadmill printer for a long time now. You are correct, this isnt anything new.

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