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3D Printer with large printing area?

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Hi, I have been looking into getting my own 3D printer for a while now. For the most part I wouldn't have a problem with most printers out there with the smaller printing area, but I have been working on some projects lately and the idea printing area would be 9" or more on the X/Y axis I don't need it very tall for the Z. Is there any kit for a printer of that size? I have looked into the ultimaker and replicator etc but are alittle to pricy for me. maybe something under $1,000. It doesnt have to be a kit either I can order seperate parts to make a custom one but im not sure exactly where to start etc. Any help is greatly appreciate.

 

Thanks -M3dik

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  • Hey Jake

    I agree with you that the Ultimaker and Replicator are a little pricing but then they do come with tech support and fully calibrated ready to print.  Now if your the DIY/hands on type of guy this shouldnt be a big deal.  But If your looking for something of that build size I would go with the mendalmax 2.0  http://www.mendelmax.com/?wiki=mendelmax-versions.  If you dont like that design you can scale up any design  with a little effort.  If you go with the cartesian design i would make sure you use 80/20 extruded aluminum tubes not the old threaded rod design as these are know to flex and wobble.  You can also look at the delta type design(http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:17175) but currently isnt printing the size you are looking at.

     

    Nate

  • in reply to Nate1616

    Thank you Nate for some great info. And yes I am the DIY kind of person haha, everything I have is modded or customized in some sort of way. I'll look into the mendelmax so far it looks like what i'am looking for! Around mid August before I will have the extra to piece it all together, then I will post some follow up pics etc on how it went. Thanks again!

  • in reply to Former Member

    Not a problem Jake.  If you have any questions don't hesitate to shoot them my way.  I should be able to answer any questions you have on 3d printers.  Here is a great website richrap.com.  He has some good tips and tricks and general information.

     

    Nate

  • in reply to Nate1616

    Okay I'll be sure to ask you if i'am stuck on something haha. What program would you recommend? I see a lot of people using Pronterface, are there others? from the looks of pronterface seems to be pretty simple and straight forward.

  • in reply to Former Member

    For ease of use i would say Printrun which is a combination of printcore(G-code sender), pronsole(command line G-code sender) and pronterface(G-code sender with graphical user interface).  This is used with Skeinforge by default for slicing but I would recommond swapping it out for Slic3r. After you feel comfortable with Printrun then I would check out ReplicatorG, Repetier.  These are essentially the same but offer more options.

     

    Nate

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  • in reply to Former Member

    For ease of use i would say Printrun which is a combination of printcore(G-code sender), pronsole(command line G-code sender) and pronterface(G-code sender with graphical user interface).  This is used with Skeinforge by default for slicing but I would recommond swapping it out for Slic3r. After you feel comfortable with Printrun then I would check out ReplicatorG, Repetier.  These are essentially the same but offer more options.

     

    Nate

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