The 3Doodler 2.0 is a pen that brings the capabilities of a 3D printer to your fingertips. As you draw, heated plastic exits the nozzle of the pen allowing you to create a two dimensional image, or three dimensional structure. It has an aluminum metal casing and uses a biodegradable colored plastic filaments. This product can be used immediately and does not require any software or computers. All you need is a place to plug it in and time to read the instructions. Essentially, it works like a hot glue gun. First, plug it in, wait for it to heat up, insert the plastic filament, push the button, and then wait for your piece to cool down. The 3Doodler 2.0 design evolved from the first 3Doodler pen and was intended to be a cost effective replacement to the 3D printer. It is much smaller, quieter, lighter and designed to look and feel like an actual pen. This pen is not for artists only, but for anyone with an imagination. It frees us from the limitations of an ordinary pen and pencil, and allows us to see our ideas literally pop up from the page. However, there are some drawbacks. First, in order to use this pen it needs to be connected to a power source. There is a battery pack included to make it portable, but without any electricity it is just a really expensive paperweight. Second, your limited to the amount of plastic filaments that you can afford. A pack of 25 colored refills cost $9.99. So if you like to work on a large scale it can get expensive. Finally, the plastic filaments have a tendency to jam inside and you might need to unclog it yourself. Aside from those three factors, the 3Doodler 2.0 pen is a great design and product because it is more affordable than a 3D printer. It takes a little practice, but once you get the hang of it you can draw on paper or in the air, but within the limitations of the power chord.
Caution, this product is not recommended for small children without adult supervision.
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