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Title: 3D printer and Bitcoin Post by: HostFat on February 12, 2012, 01:39:07 PM I didn't found on the forum, so here it is :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhGKd-Cysgs Quote Prof. Don Patterson explains the outcome of the 3D printing project that his research group is working on. A QR code is printed onto a physical representation of a bitcoin. The resulting object is not quite good enough, but some good lessons were learned. I think that it's easier to create new coins, everyone can start making them at home now :D Title: Re: 3D printer and Bitcoin Post by: farfiman on February 12, 2012, 03:50:38 PM is a QR code readable when its all white?
Title: Re: 3D printer and Bitcoin Post by: HostFat on February 12, 2012, 03:54:23 PM I think it isn't.
But is it difficult do make a 3D printer that works with some different colors? Title: Re: 3D printer and Bitcoin Post by: PrintCoins on February 12, 2012, 04:17:32 PM I think it isn't. But is it difficult do make a 3D printer that works with some different colors? I think the only way is via colored sandstone right now. You could also just press the whole thing into an ink pad. Title: Re: 3D printer and Bitcoin Post by: wareen on February 12, 2012, 04:18:21 PM But is it difficult do make a 3D printer that works with some different colors? The new MakerBot Replicator is capable of two-color printing. With previous models (single extruder) it would be a bit of a hassle. I'd suggest painting the QR code after printing. Title: Re: 3D printer and Bitcoin Post by: damnek on February 12, 2012, 05:17:32 PM Can somebody explain to me what the point of this exercise is?
Title: Re: 3D printer and Bitcoin Post by: cbeast on February 12, 2012, 06:06:49 PM Can we make them edible? This way when you are done spending them, you have a tasty snack.
Title: Re: 3D printer and Bitcoin Post by: cbeast on February 12, 2012, 06:36:18 PM Can we make them edible? This way when you are done spending them, you have a tasty snack. Facetious bastard, everyone knows that eating Bitcoins will create a bezoar. LOL |