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Scott B  
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 More options May 31 2012, 11:17 pm
From: Scott B <solar.sen...@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 31 May 2012 20:17:33 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Thurs, May 31 2012 11:17 pm
Subject: Re: Who wants to build a 3D printer?
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So whats on our wish list here?

based on my *very* limited experience with these thingsI would like:
The material feed steper motor to be integral with the 'hot end' - as
per the prusa.
Strong simple frame - alloy tubing or similar, not plastic bits and
threaded rod. This kind of construction (only smaller) http://www.razordance.co.uk/
Electronics/software compatible with a reprap - but perhaps a modular
design of the main PCB rather than a all in one board.
Built in material spool.

On Jun 1, 12:06 pm, Steven Pickles <thatpix...@gmail.com> wrote:

> *snap*

> On 1 June 2012 12:34, Scott B <solar.sen...@gmail.com> wrote:

> > I have been having a bit of a chat to Pix behind the scenes regarding
> > building/purchasing my own 3D printer.

> > At the moment we are looking at the possibility of building a
> > something like a MendelMax (http://reprap.org/wiki/MendelMax) -
> > using the reprap software and compatible electronics, but with my own
> > aluminium tube based frame and components to hopefully end up with a
> > higher quality machine than some of the questionable Huxley/Mendel
> > kits that are currently available.

> > We may also choose to make our own compatible main board that will
> > allow modular plug in stepper motor drivers and seperate power
> > supplies for the controls, hot end and heated bed - plent of options
> > to discuss yet.

> > So If anyone else is currently looking at building/buying a machine
> > also, stick your hand up – if you want to get on board we can group
> > buy the motors, drivers etc.  and work together on the development -
> > if I am going to fire up the CNC Mill/Lathe to make one part for mine,
> > I mght as well press the 'Start' button a few more times a make a
> > few...

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