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e14 Contributor over 14 years ago

Hey Ben

I've seen your videos specially the cnc machine and 3d printer. But I would like to see if you could make a machine that is a three in one machine which can change from a cnc machine to a laser printer/cutter to a 3d printer at a touch of a button and possibly around the size of your cnc machine that you have in your workshop. And if possible to make it shrink down to save space. Also I don't have much to spend so if you could make as cheap as possible (maybe around $200-$300 total budget). One last thing if you could make the steps in your video(s) in more detail mainly the electronics because I barely know how to code and program it along with wiring it all up to function properly and basic templates of the parts to get a basic idea on how to cut it all out. Much appreciated if you could make it. Thanks.

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    Catwell over 14 years ago

    Dineth,

     

    I could make this for you right now, except it would be in the $3,000 range. I would drop the laser cutter part though.

     

    A CNC mill with optional 3D printer head, est. $2,500.

     

    What do you want to make on this fantasy machine?

     

    Cabe

    http://twitter.com/Cabe_e14

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    e14 Contributor over 14 years ago in reply to Catwell

    Sorry Cabe Atwell I don't have $2000 or $3000 to spend

    Thanks for offering

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    e14 Contributor over 14 years ago in reply to Catwell

    Sorry Cabe Atwell I don't have $2000 or $3000 to spend

    Thanks for offering

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