/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/makerarm-is-six-machines-in-oneFor a machine that does so much, it&#39;s pretty small. Markerarm can 3D print, carve, plot, etch, and so much more. (via Makerarm )Thanks to easy access to 3D printing and other CNC machines, more and more people are exploring their creative side wit...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/makerarm-is-six-machines-in-oneSun, 01 Nov 2015 14:01:55 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:0b79d8d2-a8e7-4eb9-896d-e0248f030d13balearicdynamics0<p>Hi Cabe,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>frankly I like the design. That&#39;s all. Unfortunately <span>[View:/resized-image/__size/16x16/__key/commentfiles/f7d226abd59f475c9d224a79e3f0ec07-0b79d8d2-a8e7-4eb9-896d-e0248f030d13/contentimage_5F00_1.png:16:16]</span></p><p>To be honest I have no idea if you are presenting this idea as the solution of the future or you too are seeing this arm with a certain diffidence. I am for the second option, and I am more innovator than conservator by principle and nature.</p><p>IMHO the point is that behind the really nice design there are aspects that are not explored by this well don and well edited marketing video. The things that I am sure are that the arm can feed the red fish, can paint and can do a lot of other things. Then, what is the cost? Because there are tons of DIY projects that can do these thing better.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Instead speaking of the performances that can be really useful, I have am really skeptic. My first impression objections are the following:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ol><li>How much complex is to change the tools moving from laser engraving to milling to foam cutting?</li><li>What when really milling a piece? Should someone stay there seeing the arm working with his brush in the hand? What about the <strong>real</strong> plastic powder produced when you mill something? On your desk? Because you can keep this beautiful thing in a garage ...</li><li>Did someone of the engineer that made this project asked himself for just a minute <em>why the mill machines are so heavy</em>? The answer is in a single word: <em>stability</em> But they mill with a arm placed on the table. Sounds as fantastic as fiction!</li><li>What about laser engraving? These machines, as well as the mill machines has protective boxes, did someone of these engineers asked himself why ?</li><li>What about drill? I have serious doubts on this too. And what about software? Do the arm write its software of there is a serious compatible framework to support the real things?</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These are only the most meaningful aspects that make me suspecting ...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Enrico</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=617&AppID=36&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/makerarm-is-six-machines-in-oneSun, 01 Nov 2015 13:36:57 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:0b79d8d2-a8e7-4eb9-896d-e0248f030d13tonyboubady0<p>I like the product design...</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=617&AppID=36&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">