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Printrbot Jr. 3D Printer (Assembled)

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The Printrbot jr. is a great choice for people who are new to 3D printing. It's small, portable, and IT FOLDS! image

 

The jr. is slightly simpler than other printers because it ONLY uses PLA (no ABS) and does not come with a heated platform. PLA is non-toxic and biodegradable with a lower melting temperature – a safer choice for kids. It also uses one less motor than our other printers, greatly simplifying the process of moving the Z axis.

 

Features include:

 

  • 4″ x 4″ x 4″ build volume
  • PLA only (no ABS) – approximately 1/2 lb included with purchase
  • Astonishingly light at 6.3 lbs (when weighed apart from a power supply)
  • Compact – the bed folds up for easy carrying and packing
  • Fan mount kit with Fan included
  • Laptop power supply included
  • Future Upgrades:
  • A battery pack and LCD (sold separately) will allow truly wireless printing.

 

We are giving away a Printrbot jr to one lucky winner for FREE-- that's a value of USD $499.00.  In return, we simply ask that you write a detailed review of your experience with the Printrbot. Think about what would be helpful to you if you were reading another member's review, and let your friends on element14 know what you think about the Printrbot.

 

And did we mention you can print your own Yoda?

 

 

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  • I plan on using the printer bot to teach my son how things are made, how things work, and what creativity and imagination can accomplish. He has always wanted to build a "robot" and this would be a great opportunity for him and I to learn together. Designing, building and printing parts for his robot would be the best thing for him and I to do this summer. He loves to draw and create things on paper, this would allow him to create things he can actually use and play with. This would be the best father and son time a "geek" like me could ask for. I also plan on using my son in our video reviews of this printer if we're awarded it. He could show off what he's come up with and how he got to the point of printing them on the Printrbot jr.

     

    Good luck to everybody, I hope whoever gets it is very happy and uses it for educational purposes. Remember, your child is never too young to learn.

     

    Thank you!

    ~Matt M.

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  • I plan on using the printer bot to teach my son how things are made, how things work, and what creativity and imagination can accomplish. He has always wanted to build a "robot" and this would be a great opportunity for him and I to learn together. Designing, building and printing parts for his robot would be the best thing for him and I to do this summer. He loves to draw and create things on paper, this would allow him to create things he can actually use and play with. This would be the best father and son time a "geek" like me could ask for. I also plan on using my son in our video reviews of this printer if we're awarded it. He could show off what he's come up with and how he got to the point of printing them on the Printrbot jr.

     

    Good luck to everybody, I hope whoever gets it is very happy and uses it for educational purposes. Remember, your child is never too young to learn.

     

    Thank you!

    ~Matt M.

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  • in reply to mbmedley

    Here's a couple of cool robots, I believe they are both 3D printed the first one definately is.