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> Lastly I see no mention of printing over BT/BLE which is the only reason I would buy it. The Kickstarter page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snapjet/
by martey 12y ago
> Lastly I see no mention of printing over BT/BLE which is the only reason I would buy it.
The Kickstarter page - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snapjet/snapjet-a-slim-portable-open-source-instant-film-p https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snapjet/snapjet-a-slim-... - has more details:
"We've also included an OLED display, USB, and BLE connectivity. So all the tinkerers and photographers out there can control exposures, hack, and reprogram the SnapJet."
- joshstrange 12y agoSee my earlier reply on that sentence: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8654227 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=8654227
- kclayton 12y agoHey joshstrange, You can't print over bluetooth--this connectivity is for control of the printer's scanning mechanism. It also allows reprogramming or custom exposures. SnapJet uses an analog method of obtaining the image because it simplifies the device electronics and mechanics. This translates to ease of use and yields good picture quality. It also tackles compatibility issues. Compare its function to the impossible instant lab--this is a similar device that uses a larger lens system instead. SnapJet isn't meant to function exactly like a traditional printer, but instead as an extension for your smartphone to recreate the fun of Polaroid photography. We're also stressing the open source aspect. It's a fun gadget that works in a simple way so people can hack and improve upon it.