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StuartGrant said:

Might as well add my story.
I own a hobby grade 3D printer which I use to print everything from gun parts to Engineering Prototypes for work to household items.
July 15th 2013 I weighed 470 pounds, ... I've lost 133 pounds and weigh a slim 337 pounds.

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lost 133? wow, Super!, go man go! Yep, also might suggest you get some Choline, helps with some types of 'depletion' headaches and hunger pangs. The 'dome' pang and not the 'flat' one. Don't know how else to describe it. It's all tied up with something like insulin - anti-insulin, insulin control and the anti-control, about 6 sets of those things involved. i.e materials your liver, pancreas etc needs to produce those enzymes and control factors.
Anyway, if it helps within 6 hours, you needed it. Use for a few days, and then can drop off until you need it again. Cheep and safe fix.

Ooops moving to the other thread on this subject....

On your 3d printer. If you'r interested I think I can get (or make) a 3d graphic set for the P4. Would you be interested in printing it? What would you charge? What size can you print? Is this a full color printer?

Maybe ElioOwners would/could add this to their store and you make little money on it? (hint, hint)

AriLea said:

On your 3d printer. If you'r interested I think I can get (or make) a 3d graphic set for the P4. Would you be interested in printing it? What would you charge? What size can you print? Is this a full color printer?

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It's not a full color printer, it's a standard FDM hobby grade machine that does one color of ABS. If you did a 3D model I'd print you one for free, we could split any profit on further prints too. You'd have to work out a several models, printing from the ground up means that anything thats not attached to the bed can't be over 45 degrees from vertical.

If you want full color prints shapeways is the best bet, they can print in the plaster/composite resin in millions of colors (Dye is injected into the binding agents like with an inkjet printer so colors are unlimited. They can also print an object like the entire car in one go as opposed to wheels and body separately like mine would need.

StuartGrant said:

It's not a full color printer, it's a standard FDM hobby grade machine that does one color of ABS. If you did a 3D model I'd print you one for free, we could split any profit on further prints too. You'd have to work out a several models, printing from the ground up means that anything thats not attached to the bed can't be over 45 degrees from vertical.

If you want full color prints shapeways is the best bet, they can print in the plaster/composite resin in millions of colors (Dye is injected into the binding agents like with an inkjet printer so colors are unlimited. They can also print an object like the entire car in one go as opposed to wheels and body separately like mine would need.

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Your on! I'll get or make a 3d file for it in Sketchup, then convert to your file format, probably a SolidWorks or something. I can paint it by hand.
If we print a couple for me, I'll drop one at the Elio Office in Phoenix just to keep Elio Owners on their minds!
What size can you print? I'll scale my detail to that.

Make it full size, and I'll drop a drivetrain in it!

NSTG8R said:

Make it full size, and I'll drop a drivetrain in it!

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Would be nice wouldn't it?
It will take me until next week to get that done. I'm not optimistic I can get a copy out of EM. That's proprietary media.

southwest VA said:

KY born, KY educated, Army mar '68-mar '71, Nam aug '68-aug '69, I have worked as a butcher, insurance agent, underground coal miner, surface coal miner, business owner since 2001, retired 2011 ( from coal industry, 25 yrs as a foreman/superintendent was enough tired of dealing with federal inspectors). Love retirement, my business keeps me extremely busy feb thru july each year, work with college football team all year, spend most of aug- dec with them. Jan. I get ready for another year. # 9773

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Welcome to he forum and congratulations on your retirement.

StuartGrant said:

It's not a full color printer, it's a standard FDM hobby grade machine that does one color of ABS. If you did a 3D model I'd print you one for free, we could split any profit on further prints too. You'd have to work out a several models, printing from the ground up means that anything thats not attached to the bed can't be over 45 degrees from vertical.

If you want full color prints shapeways is the best bet, they can print in the plaster/composite resin in millions of colors (Dye is injected into the binding agents like with an inkjet printer so colors are unlimited. They can also print an object like the entire car in one go as opposed to wheels and body separately like mine would need.

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Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your story. Congratulations on your weight loss and the commitment and dedication it takes.

If you can use your 3d printer to print a small P4 desk size model for AriLea I think you will have a full time job printing them for the rest of us enjoy the Elio experience and the many wonderful.

Hello to all, new to Elio. I told my co-workers they will see me show up in an Elio in the near future. Standard question was WTH is an Elio? After looking at the Elio more than one said their wives wouldn't feel safe. My wife kept seeing me look at the Elio online and her curiosity got the best of her. After my short summary she looked at some of the video, safety features and mileage and said hell yes. I don't think I'm alone, when I look at the vehicle it screams fun. Hopefully, we will have a turbo option.
I'm a career firefighter with two adult girls and 3 grandchildren and not to forget one 125lb black lab. Stories, wish I kept a journal.

JuiceT said:

Hello to all, new to Elio. I told my co-workers they will see me show up in an Elio in the near future. Standard question was WTH is an Elio? After looking at the Elio more than one said their wives wouldn't feel safe. My wife kept seeing me look at the Elio online and her curiosity got the best of her. After my short summary she looked at some of the video, safety features and mileage and said hell yes. I don't think I'm alone, when I look at the vehicle it screams fun. Hopefully, we will have a turbo option.
I'm a career firefighter with two adult girls and 3 grandchildren and not to forget one 125lb black lab. Stories, wish I kept a journal.

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Juice, welcome to the family! Many of us have gotten the same reaction from others "WTF is an Elio!" As for stories we all have them, so when you think of one, just throw it out there ! We're a friendly lot ( most of the time ) but can get our dander up as a collective, when someone starts to get negative about the Elio!
I'd like to thank you for your service, to your community and to our country as a whole! Firefighters, police, rescue and paramedics put themselves out there, in harms way, for everyone else's safety, everyday so thank you! Kick back in your easy chair, cause we do have a bit of a wait but you won't find a more positive group to hang out with, than here!

JuiceT said:

Hello to all, new to Elio. I told my co-workers they will see me show up in an Elio in the near future. Standard question was WTH is an Elio? After looking at the Elio more than one said their wives wouldn't feel safe. My wife kept seeing me look at the Elio online and her curiosity got the best of her. After my short summary she looked at some of the video, safety features and mileage and said hell yes. I don't think I'm alone, when I look at the vehicle it screams fun. Hopefully, we will have a turbo option.
I'm a career firefighter with two adult girls and 3 grandchildren and not to forget one 125lb black lab. Stories, wish I kept a journal.

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JuiceT, welcome to the forum and glad you are supporting the Elio. Here you can find all the information on the development and production of the Elio. Most forum members are friendly, helpful and well informed. We try to keep the forum informative and entertaining and look forward to your comments and opinions.