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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Dad Fixes Broken Bugaboo With DIY 3D-Printed Parts
If you don't know what a "Bugaboo pram" is then you're lucky. If you do, you'll realize that these strollers are not only wildly expensive to buy but wildly expensive to fix. We've gone through a few strollers - a Bugaboo included - over the years and we've had to fix a few here and there. Although there are folks who want to help DIYers, parts and service can reach $250 or more. Now, however, you can print your own replacement parts for a few dollars. This Instructable describes out one Dad built his own metal parts by measuring the broken pieces and printing them at Shapeways. He talked to Geekdad about his experiences:
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