cheap DIY 3d printers

Former Member over 12 years ago

what would be the absolute cheapest design to make a 3d printer? could there be a build on this?

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Former Member over 12 years ago in reply to biomedroy +2

Dear Roy, I'm a mentor for a high school robotics team and as part of our off-season learning projects we are also building a MendelMax 1.5. Yesterday we got most of the electronics installed and ran a…
Vlee489 over 12 years ago +1

try http://www.solidoodle.com/
Nate1616 over 12 years ago in reply to Former Member +1

Docdavies Having built numerous 3d printers over the years including the mendelmax 1.5 I would say you should look at a self leveling bed, upgrade your belts if your using t5/ t2.5 to something like the…

benheck over 12 years ago

When asked I always suggest http://printrbot.com/
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Vlee489 over 12 years ago

try http://www.solidoodle.com/
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biomedroy over 12 years ago

I built a MendelMax 1.5 for about $450. Very sturdy unit.
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fidelsalinas over 12 years ago in reply to Vlee489

i agree with the soildoodle it's low priced but works very well. You can get one for under $600 assembled.
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DAB over 12 years ago

Price is only secondary.
First you need to decide on the quality of the things you want to print.
Those issues then identify which printer can deliver that level of quality for the least price.

There are many inexpensive printer kits and designs out in the market place, but don't overestimate your ability to build a good one.
Also remember to find a good software package that will work with your printer design.

I understand the need for an inexpensive 3D printer, but don't let that rule your decision space.

Just a thought,
DAB
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Nate1616 over 12 years ago in reply to DAB

If your looking for a high resolution printer I would recommend the Form1 by Formlabs. I wouldnt say its the cheapest but if you compare it to lets say a ZCorp printer it is. Here is the website http://formlabs.com
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benheck over 12 years ago

As some have mentioned, $500 range is basically the cheapest you can effectively go.
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Former Member over 12 years ago in reply to benheck

If you want a free open source 3d printer got to makibox.cpm 200$ for acrylic all the way upto 450$ heated bed stainless steel basic kit 200USD
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Nate1616 over 12 years ago in reply to Former Member

Hey Daniel
Do you have a makibox printer? If so what kind of print quality are you getting out of it. If the quality is good then that isnt a bad price. I looks like the print size is a little smaller than most. I know i spend around 500 when i build my first one years back.

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Former Member over 12 years ago in reply to Nate1616

Hey Nate I don't own one but I know there small but the saying is small but mighty and they really are very good printers for the price just the lead time at the moment is 6-10 weeks the. Shipping time
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