Re: [HACK-ADL] Re: Where to get a RepRap?

[Steven Pickles]

firstly it's worth mentioning that if you mostly want to print stuff (and not tinker or build) then there any already plenty of accessible printers in adelaide. the fablab will be opening in october and the innovation lab at the grote st library is already running.

but if you really want to build one, we bought these kits from http://www.emakershop.com/Seller=869 but it looks like they are sold out now.

i'm a little dubious of buying kits from unknown sources as i have heard quality horror stories. even the electronics from our kits left a little to be desired.

if you wanted to do it as cheaply as possible, i would use one of the adelaide printers to print out the parts for a mendel. you can buy a hotend kit from Vik http://diamondage.co.nz/?page_id=161 and some of the other tricky parts (pulleys and timing belts) you can get from bilbycnc. Bilby also sell ramps electronics to drive a reprap.

you could also head to aspitech and try and get your stepper motors dirt-cheap, they have buckets of stepper motors pulled out of scanners and printers.

pix

On 3 October 2012 14:03, walshy002000 <james.wal...@gmail.com> wrote:

There's a 'for sale' section on the RepRap forums which might be worth checking out. I think Greg Frost on there (located in Adelaide) was at one point selling them pre-assembled and they came with a quick demo if you were located in Adelaide. I was also wanting a RepRap but caved and went the easier path of a Solidoodle, but the 3-4 month wait is killing my inner geek :(

 

It's a trade off of time versus cost. There are some kits you can score off eBay that have everything (I think) except for the rods. More parts you score yourself, the cheaper the build price will be.

 

I'm sure the guys on here will also have some pointers since they build their own :)

On Wednesday, October 3, 2012 1:53:54 PM UTC+9:30, Ross Williams wrote:

Hi all.

 

I'm looking to buy a RepRap either pre-assembled or assembly required is OK.  Can anyone point me to the best place.  I've seen some on eBay, but really not sure what I should be going for.

 

I also want to spend as little as possbile.  I've never had one, never done any 3D printing, so it's about time I do - but I want my first time to be cheap ;-)

 

Thanks,

Ross.

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[Clinton Young]

if you watn preassembled and calibrated i would recommend the solidoodle roughly 500 Plus shipping

[Ken]

"In order to get you the latest bleeding edge technology at the best price, we're currently accepting pre-orders. When listed as "In-Stock", your printer will ship in approximately 8-10 weeks after you place your order.  Your credit card is charged at the time you place your order to reserve your spot in line. We work hard to ship your printer as soon as possible while still maintaining our rigid quality control standards."

Maybe when they accept orders rather than "pre-orders" would be the time to buy from them.
Oh and it would be nice if they indicated how much shipping to Oz is.

Too much vapour-ware out there.

Ken.

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[Steven Pickles]

In a rare coincidence, I'm with Ken on this :P

The reprap project has been evolving the design of a low cost 3d printer for 5 years. It looks looks like a deceptively simple problem to solve. I try not to recommend any printers I haven't seen working in the flesh.

pix

[Greg Frost]

If you are still looking for a fully assembled machine, I have one available for $800. Including software installation and demo.
Greg Frost

[Steven Pickles]

Hey Greg,

What model is it (closest to)?

pix

On 15/03/2013 5:17 PM, "Greg Frost" <greg....@baesystems.com> wrote:

If you are still looking for a fully assembled machine, I have one available for $800. Including software installation and demo.
Greg Frost

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[Greg Frost]

Prusa i2 with some goodies ( glass heated bed, stainless frame and rods, metal hotend)
See post here: http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?94,92410,page=1

[Damien P]

Also see (or edit)

http://hackerspace-adelaide.org.au/wiki/FAQ#Which_3D_printer_should_I_build.3F