productchart
Web and SaaS
interactive comparison chart
SHOW HN2015
How HN took it
5 positive, 11 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 4 critical, out of 20 comments about the project. Thread score -0.11.
Idea: 2 for, 0 againstDesign: 1 for, 1 againstExecution: 0 for, 2 againstPricing: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.
positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Maker is responsive to suggestions
From 3 comments
Yes, I agree that is odd. While researching the specs, I noticed that the print size is usually given in inches and the speed and other parameters in mm. I will probably choose…
no_gravity on HNIt's high on my todo list! Will enable savable selections soon.
no_gravity on HNYou are right! Removing it.
no_gravity on HN
Objections
Units are inconsistent (inches for size, mm for speed)
From 1 comment
Nice visualisation, made narrowing down what could potentially interest me very simple. Width, length and height in inches and speed in mm/s, though?
petepete on HN
Resolution column is misleading since it reflects layer height
From 2 comments
Very interesting! Though I will say "Resolution" is odd in its current state; e.g. you can easily end up with a resolution of "400 micron" that includes 50 micron printers. Maybe…
binxbolling on HNResolution in this case is referring to layer height, as far as I can tell.
mathgeek on HN
Some listed prices and kits are wrong
From 2 comments
MakerFarm 12 is actually $650, not $780. http://www.makerfarm.com/index.php/3d-printer-kits/prusa-12-i3v-kit-v-slot-extrusion.html
imaginenore on HNThe MendelMax 1.5 kit you list is not a complete 3D printer - it would be a steal at $105 otherwise :)
mfincham on HN
Requests
Add desktop computer comparison
From 1 comment
Hey! I love your cool Interactive Comparisons, they are very helpful. Do you plan make one on Desktop Computers? Thanks.
Red_ on HN
Add filtered, savable selections and shareable links
From 1 comment
It would be nice if I could link to a filtered selection. Am I missing an obvious way to do this?
damon_c on HN
Add process type filter such as extrusion or DLP
From 1 comment
I'd like to see process type as an option, e.g. extrusion, DLP, etc. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing#Processes
metasean on HN
Add open source printers such as Gigabot
From 1 comment
Great viz! Are you adding printers as you find them? Are open source projects OK, as long as they can be bought already assembled? I ask because I know a team here in Austin /…
becomevocal on HN
Questions
Which unit should be the default for size and speed
From 2 comments
Yes, I agree that is odd. While researching the specs, I noticed that the print size is usually given in inches and the speed and other parameters in mm. I will probably choose…
no_gravity on HNMaybe you could make a table with conversion factors and allow people to choose :) I like sites like this though, good work.
maaarghk on HN
Are printers added as found and are open source kits accepted
From 1 comment
Great viz! Are you adding printers as you find them? Are open source projects OK, as long as they can be bought already assembled? I ask because I know a team here in Austin /…
becomevocal on HN
Alternatives named
Other productchart comparisons such as SSD and cell phone charts
From 2 comments
Nice addition! For context, other visualizations the author created also made HN. Parent link has the full selection: http://www.productchart.com/ (Note: used the cell phone…
ethbro on HNAgree. I've been looking for something similar to what they made for the SSD chart.
PirateDave on HN