In early 2013, the toy company WobbleWorks unveiled the world’s first 3D printing pen, quickly attracting fans from around the world, who funded the project on Kickstarter to the tune of $2.3m (£1.5m).
The 3Doodler allows users to draw in the air and see their creations physically realized as 3D plastic structures.
Measuring 4 x 2 inches, the pen is similar to a portable 3D printer in that it uses ABS or PLA plastic filaments as “ink” in the nozzle, which heats up and then cools quickly.
The pen does not require any software, just a power supply. WobbleWorks has sold 130,000 units of the first generation model to date.
Now the 3Doodler 2.0 has arrived, debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 3Doodler’s new model works in the same way as the original but is 75% smaller than the first generation model and weighs half as much.
New features include a double click control that allows continuous draw flow and a new nozzle design with improved airflow.
3Doodle 2.0 also features a number of accessories including: “jet packs”, a portable power supply, a foot pedal, a stand, and an “educational pack” for school use.
The Pen 2.0 Kickstarter campaign has already raised $262,000 (£170,000) in its first 24 hours, surpassing its goal of $30,000. WobbleWorks expects to ship the first pens by April 2015.
The first generation ballpoint pen was used to draw architectural models, braille text, and even dresses. Think of it like shapes in the air with flares on Bonfire Night coming to life. Sparkly.
Take a look at some examples of his creations below.
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