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Recommendation for a kit to build my first 3d printer.

majorkuso
majorkuso over 10 years ago

I would like some recommendations on a kit so I can build a 3d printer. would it be possible to build one with similar resolution as the robox? I was looking into the reprap prusa i3 models.

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  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 9 years ago in reply to Workshopshed +3
    Or even much more complex objects like this Most of the parts for the Thorn gun from the game Destiny and as you say, it sucks when it fails part through
  • bobthechemist
    bobthechemist over 10 years ago +2
    Hi, Looks like I'm late to the party, but I thought I'd chime in. I purchased a makerfarm i3v 8" model at the beginning of the summer. I went with a kit primarily for the opportunity to build something…
  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago +1
    Hi James, I don't have any specific recommendations but some thoughts on the factors to consider. I think there are 4 key reasons to want to build a kit you enjoy building stuff you can learn more about…
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  • danringer
    danringer over 9 years ago

    I bought a prusa i3 from botbuilder.net watch eBay, sometimes he kits one on there for a fair price.  Kit was very well designed, well documented and has been running smoothly for the past 2 years.

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    danringer over 9 years ago

    I bought a prusa i3 from botbuilder.net watch eBay, sometimes he kits one on there for a fair price.  Kit was very well designed, well documented and has been running smoothly for the past 2 years.

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