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In the future you will be able to just scan the key and then 3D print a precise replica from the safety of your home.
by bjterry 13y ago
In the future you will be able to just scan the key and then 3D print a precise replica from the safety of your home.
- qwerty_asdf 13y agoSure, "in the future", but right now, most common 3D printers seem to only operate with a precision of ~0.5 mm. I've thought about trying to make a crude 3D printed copy now, with a current generation printer, and polishing the ABS with acetone, to produce a higher quality copy manually. The resistance of the springs on my building's outer door lock give a pretty smooth, low-resistance action that plastic (or maybe even wood, but not hard wax or soap) might tolerate, but then I'm paying $3,000 for a copy...
- Groxx 13y agofwiw Shapeways claims 0.125mm on brass: http://www.shapeways.com/materials/brass http://www.shapeways.com/materials/brass
- emhart 13y agoThe future is now: http://eclecti.cc/hardware/physical-keygen-now-for-disc-detainer-locks http://eclecti.cc/hardware/physical-keygen-now-for-disc-deta...