Wednesday, July 25, 2012

MakerBot branches out from 3D printing with MixTape












MakerBot's MixTape 3D printer MP3 player.




(Credit: MakerBot)

MakerBot is best known for its 3D printers. Would you have predicted an MP3 player for its newest product?




The MixTape is available in two iterations. The $25 MixTape Kit, aimed at those who already own a 3D printer, includes the guts of a basic MP3 player. Simply print out the enclosure using the plans on MakerBot's Thingiverse site, plug in the electronics, and you're ready to upload your music.




For those without a 3D printer, MakerBot will sell you a pre-assembled MixTape for $39.






Print out the case yourself and the MixTape Kit provides the MP3 player guts.




(Credit: MakerBot)

The actual specs of the MixTape MP3 player are modest. It has 2GB of storage capacity, and a 4-hour lithium-ion battery that charges when you connect it to your Mac or PC via the included USB cable. The MixTape also conveniently functions as a standard thumb drive.




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