Hi,
I'm just learning about this project and I'm super stoked about it!
Noob alert deluxe here… I really want to start building a machine but I might need to hold a bit until I have room for it. But I really want to start making a plan for the build though so I'm asking a bit of advice on where to start. I'm a bit confused on the hardware aspect. I first started looking into the reference build but it seems it might be a tiny bit outdated? The Teton one over at hackaday seems to be referenced from here a couple of times, is this the way to go for a beginner? My inputs:
* I'm not afraid about tinkering and putting a lot of work into it, it's mostly the issue of sourcing parts and get started that feels overwhelming. I'm used to sourcing parts from China (for things like 3-printers and electronics projects
) and sometimes I have realized I'm missing something and have to wait another 30-60 days for the next step. So I really want a good plan on the whole sourcing parts thing.
* I have a couple of 3d-printers and have PLA and PETG pretty nicely tuned in so printing parts should be fine. Not really up for ABS currently though.
* I live in Stockholm, Sweden - tips on local T-profile source highly appreciated.
If I keep feeling that the issue of designing my own machine and sourcing parts turn out to be too overwhelming, is the LitePlacer a good starting option even if I want to expand on it with new features of OpenPNP? Or is there too much lockin? I'm definitely looking into using OpenPNP and not Juha's software but a thought through hardware kit is really tempting.
Thanks,
Viktor