GP3D : Root - Full Metal Body 3D Printer

A project in Hacienda Heights, CA by GP3D
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Root is an affordable, easy to use, compact desktop 3D Printer that does not limit the imagination of its users.
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $319

Funded: $50,055 of $50,000
Dates: Feb 16th -> Mar 25th (37 days)
Project By: GP3D
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Latest News

Thank you Backers!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We are happy to thank all of our Backers for helping us meet out goal!!!!! It was down to the wire but we made it! Team GP3D  (Read More)

Let's give us a Thunderclap!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
HI All, We will need your support on Thunderclap! Help spread the word out. We are also at the finish line. Let's finish strong! https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/23717-gp3d-root-3d-printer?locale=en  (Read More)

Design with Smooth Detail!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We had a great time working with one of our talented team member.  He designed this detailed drawing with Blender, a free 3D software.  We had a great time putting our ideas and thoughts in and we wish to rush out a design for you to see. ... (Read More)

Please support us on Thunderclap!

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
HI All, We will need your support on Thunderclap! Help spread the word out. We are also at the finish line. Let's finish strong! https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/23717-gp3d-root-3d-printer?locale=en  (Read More)

Getting Our Production in the Pipeline!

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, This is a quick update on our production preparation.  As we are coming to the last stretch on our Kickstarter campaign, our factory is preparing for the production that is coming up very shortly.  Get set! Go!  Please continue to support... (Read More)

3D Printed T-Rex Skull Head Giveaway Winner is~~?

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Thank you for participating.  Our winner for the T-Rex skull head giveaway is @3dprintstore.  We will be contact you soon to get your shipping information.  (Read More)

The balloon ride project! We will go to space with them!

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I am a huge, huge fan of cosmology!  How cool is it to have our printed object be part of a project that help us experience the trip leaving mother earth! Take a virtual ride to space! The 360 Balloon Ride project will launch 6 HD cameras on a high... (Read More)

Future!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Kickstarter! We wanted to share a little about our past and about our future. Green Project and GP3D is not a startup company, and the importance of that is the question about the future. Many Kickstarter projects are startups who may not have... (Read More)

Havok Watchs - Before I Get My Tech Watch, Maybe a Stylish Watch Will Help Me Keep Time!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
This photo is still processing Check back in a few minutes! Havok Watches Funded in less than 10 hours, they are eliminating middlemen markups and delivering a quality watch direct to consumer. We highly recommend that you take a few minutes to see... (Read More)

Root and Root Plus MSRP!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We are really close to the finish line!  Here's a quick update on the MSRP of our printers! MSRP Root $549 Root Plus $649  (Read More)

VIS - 'Useful Power' - We Like this Power Bank!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We found this power bank to be very useful!   VIS by Jumper Power Banks was born our of the rapid development in battery pack technology. VIS which means 'useful power' in Latin uses the best in a cobalt B lithium-ion battery pack to support a... (Read More)

Please Support us on Thunderclap!

March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
HI All, We will need your support on Thunderclap!  Help spread the word out.  We are also at the finish line.  Let's finish strong! https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/23717-gp3d-root-3d-printer?locale=en  Team GP3D  (Read More)

Filament Specifications!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Before we off  to the weekend, I want to update on the spec of a few special filaments.  You can find out more from the below links. http://gp3d.com/3d-printer-filaments/filaments/pcfilament.html... (Read More)

Root Plus LCD Display Demonstration!

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, I want to show you some of the LCD control from Root Plus.  While this is a general walk through, I will go into each specific detail in the coming videos.  Please enjoy and we will see you in the next video update.  Team GP3D  (Read More)

GP3D 2ND GIVEAWAY CONTEST!

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We are rolling out our next giveaway item... T-Rex skull!  We will raffle off this skull head for a special winner next week!  Please visit us on our Instagram page and follow the instructions.  This giveaway will begin on March 12, 2015... (Read More)

Next Giveaway Event!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We are brewing up the next giveaway event.  Please follow up on our social networks for more detail. https://twitter.com/_GP3D https://instagram.com/gp3d_filament/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUsJ22zI28AG5JDWm-HG0LQ Team GP3D  (Read More)

Filament and T Shirt Giveaway!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We are very excited to do this Filament and T-Shirt giveaway. Filament Winner:@crazywhitemachinist T-Shirt Winner:@the3dlegion Thank you for your participation.  Stay tuned for our next contest! Team GP3D  (Read More)

Big O' Shout Out to BackerClub!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We are excited to be featured on BackerClub.co this week! They are the top community for people who are very serious about Kickstarter and we are really looking forward to the feedback and support from their community of super-backers!  (Read More)

Durability + Resolution = Great Prints

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This week we've been putting Root through the fire! Non-stop printing and test after test! We wanted to see the durability of the Root in continuous printing. We've set it print T-rex heads! one after another!. Look at this image taken a few hours... (Read More)

Root LCD Screen Control!

March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Here's a quick update on LCD screen of root.  Please enjoy!  See you on the next update! Team GP3D  (Read More)

Follow Us On Social Media!

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Thank you for reading our updates here on Kickstarter!  We also post a lot of updates and pictures on our social media!  Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and like us on Facebook!  (Links attached below) Watch our YouTube... (Read More)

Removing the Extruder Assembly!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, In this update, I will show you the steps to remove the extruder assembly.  It's really straight forward and simple as you can see.  Please enjoy and we will see you in the next video update.  Team GP3D  (Read More)

Root Control!

March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We want to show you the control setting of Root.  In this video, you will learn the basic of calibrating the print height.  Have a great weekend and we will see you on the next video! Team GP3D  (Read More)

No Assembly Required PRINT!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
So last week our Backer, Corey, stopped by to visit us and check out Root! We had a great time, great conversation and a great print session! Corey brought a file and wanted to see  Root in action! Check out these results.  The gear was printed in... (Read More)

Shipping to Any Country!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, Thank you for your continuous support.  We want to let you know that we can ship to your country.  If your country is not listed, simply message us and provide us your shipping address.  We will help you quote and provide shipping options.... (Read More)

Demonstration on Root's software, Germinate!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi All, We are updating this demonstration video on Germinate; Root's software!  As you can see, it's very easy to use and to understand.  We do apologize for the stutter on the mouse movement.  It was due the screen cast software we chose.  We... (Read More)

We're printing your first gift!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Root has been working hard to make your first gift! Stay tuned for more updates!  (Read More)

Surface!

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a look at the BuildTak plates we will be offering if if we reach our Stretch Goal! Thank you guys for all your support! Lets reach for it!  (Read More)

Thanks!

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to take this time out to thank all of our earliest Backers. We are making good progress to our goal. If all of you can also reach out and spread the word, we can reach our goal that much quicker and start looking at Stretch Goals. Thanks... (Read More)

New LED Addition!

February 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Our RD team has been working hard for the last couple days to bring you this possible update! We figured, why just one light when we could illuminate your entire project!   (Read More)

Shipping to all countries

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi there backers, We ship to any country, even if it isn't listed in our rewards section. Please contact us for a quote if you don't see your country listed. Team GP3D  (Read More)

We're back!

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
We wanted to thank everyone for patiently waiting for us to get our Kickstarter going again! Looking forward to an amazing thirty something days! Team GP3D  (Read More)

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