Seventh Update
I hope everyone had a great holiday! I wanted to post some updates for everyone since the project is almost halfway to the funding date.
I'm now working on making a functional prototype for the smaller cylinder ferro. I've been working on tweaking the design and getting the milling paths worked out for CNCing. I'll make sure to take some pictures of the process!
As well, I've been speaking with mechanical and chemical engineers about finalizing the design. We're currently working on finding a coating to prevent shattering and resist scratching. One material we're looking at is called Makrolon, it's some pretty insane stuff.
I've been playing around with Keyshot's animation tools and just dug up this quick turntable that I had made of the project. Figured I'd share it with you guys even though it's pretty short. Let me know if anyone thinks anything fun I can do with it for an extra reward!
Also expect some desktop backgrounds soon. Let me know what resolution you guys run at so I can get an idea of what sizes to render.
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A free download of the high-resolution Ferrite backgrounds specially created by the designer. Also receive updates and info about the project including tips about creating your own ferrofluid display!
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*EARLY BACKER DISCOUNT* One Ferro miniature ferrofluid vessel. Includes one large encased neodymium magnet and one small accessory magnet, shipped in a specially designed protective package. Due to the potentially delicate nature of this product, increased packaging and shipping charges may apply. **Sorry, this product cannot be shipped internationally.**
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*EARLY BACKER DISCOUNT* One (large) Ferrite ferrofluid vessel. Includes two aluminum magnetic styli and two accessory magnets, shipped in a specially designed protective package. Due to the potentially delicate nature of this product, increased packaging and shipping charges may apply. **Sorry, this product cannot be shipped internationally.**
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One (large) Ferrite ferrofluid vessel. Includes two aluminum magnetic styli and two accessory magnets, shipped in a specially designed protective package. Due to the potentially delicate nature of this product, additional packaging and shipping charges may apply. **Sorry, this product cannot be shipped internationally.**
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*BEST EARLY BACKER DISCOUNT* Ferro and Ferrite combo pack! Early backers get both at a discounted price! Includes the standard sets listed in the basic reward levels. **Sorry, this product cannot be shipped internationally.**
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Ferro and Ferrite combo pack! Includes the standard sets listed in the basic reward levels. Due to the potentially delicate nature of this product, additional packaging and shipping charges may apply. **Sorry, this product cannot be shipped internationally.**
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Ferro and Ferrite Standard pack. Includes the standard sets listed in the basic reward levels. Due to the potentially delicate nature of this product, additional packaging and shipping charges may apply. **Sorry, this product cannot be shipped internationally.**
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Includes the combo pack of both Ferro and Ferrite that have been hand signed by the designer, as well as a poster-sized print of an originally ferrite rendering, printed and signed by the artist. Also includes extra magnets and a specially designed stylus.
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The Executive Pack - A set of gold-plated Ferro and Ferrite vessels, sent in a handcrafted display-quality lined case. Includes options for custom engraving. Also includes signed prints, special edition styli, accessory magnets, and certification of authenticity. **Sorry, this product cannot be shipped internationally.**
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Comments
Creator Isaac Epp on January 4, 2012
Can't wait to see more! Makrolon looks like a pretty remarkable material. I wonder what the surface of it looked like post-ax!