3DPrinting
3DPrinting is a place where makers of all skill levels and walks of life can learn about and discuss 3D printing and development of 3D printed parts and devices.
The r/functionalprint community is now located at: or !functionalprint@fedia.io
There are CAD communities available at: !cad@lemmy.world or !freecad@lemmy.ml
Rules
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No bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia. Code of Conduct.
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Be respectful, especially when disagreeing. Everyone should feel welcome here.
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No porn (NSFW prints are acceptable but must be marked NSFW)
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No Ads / Spamming / Guerrilla Marketing
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Do not create links to reddit
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If you see an issue please flag it
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No guns
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No injury gore posts
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There is nothing wrong with this idea. But going all in, quitting your job, and taking out huge loans to start a business is risky.
I suggest doing one of two things.
Open shop in your free time after work. Only invest money you already have. When the business is taking up all your free time, and you are profitable, and you have more work already in the pipeline, then consider pulling the trigger.
Get a job at an existing 3d printing company. Learn not just the tech, but the business side - niches, sales, profit margins, etc. Make connections. Then find your own niche and start at (1).