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Who here is making money 3D printing?
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I haven't sold anything but I've been seriously considering it after creating some RGB LED lamps. My main reservation is putting myself at risk by selling something that uses electricity to the general public. I'm sure the first moron who jambs a screwdriver into the powered leads and starts a fire will try to sue me.
Grey area would be selling the plastic part and let the customer source a broadly available electronics/LED. The next option is design work and let somebody else figure out what is in demand and how to sell it.
For example, design it with LED strip in mind and have a small storage compartment for the controller and a strain relief in your print for the cable/connector to socket into.
If you’re just doing Etsy or eBay, don’t worry. Just put “at your own risk”
It if you’re going to do a whole branding thing, just get an LLC, or whatever the equivalent is if you’re outside of the US.
Wow, yes that's definitely something to consider. Even if you put language in there like, "DO NOT PUT LEDS IN THIS OR GET IT NEAR ELECTRICITY, ONLY FOR DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING" there's no way to prevent someone from suing you for any reason...
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