Project-SainSmart 3D printer built I have wanted a 3D printer for many years and done a lot of research. My first 3D printer was an Ord Bot Hadron that I purchased online for over $1500. Ord Bot Hadron 3D printer printing While I love this printer design and high accuracy, I had a hard time shelling out that amount of money. I’m very happy with the printer, but wanted to find a way to make another (better) version for a much reduced price. That lead me to this build. I received the SainSmart RAMPS 1.4+Mega 2560 R3 3D Print Kit. This kit includes the Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller, Sainsmart A4988 driver board, 5 Sainsmart RAMPS 1.4, and plenty of interconnecting cables in a nice case. For the price, I was sceptical, but once it arrived (within 2 days of ordering) I was impressed. 1l-fEYpoSYz_JikAJ0TV7SXDIBWYmU-vs3BIi.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('eee12ec446105b1a5f13a2e1b6c49712', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1l-fEYpoSYz_JikAJ0TV7SXDIBWYmU-vs3BIi.jpg', 'http://www.sainsmart.com/zen/albums/temp/web/SainSmart/BLOG/1l-fEYpoSYz_JikAJ0TV7SXDIBWYmU-vs3BIi.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1l-fEYpoSYz_JikAJ0TV7SXDIBWYmU-vs3BIi.jpg', '', 243889, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); I also received the SainSmart 1.75mm green ABS filament. 1mft8u929w39nwajfEzg__hVuvJDXFebq1F8-.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('f9089dbd870eff524bf8780c41fd6684', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1mft8u929w39nwajfEzg__hVuvJDXFebq1F8-.jpg', 'http://www.sainsmart.com/zen/albums/temp/web/SainSmart/BLOG/1mft8u929w39nwajfEzg__hVuvJDXFebq1F8-.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1mft8u929w39nwajfEzg__hVuvJDXFebq1F8-.jpg', '', 243889, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); I found a good deal ($430) on an Ord Bot Hadron mechanical frame with orange accessories on eBay and bought it. I received my Ord Bot Hadron mechanical kit in the mail. I decided to try a dual extruder, so I placed that on order. I also wanted to include a heated bed, so I ordered one from SainSmart. 1Mg2-21nVtx0AyeKy4MZZgXeBG1k9hEUE-xJK.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('cb4bd70d067db1355aa51766b01e2ce3', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1Mg2-21nVtx0AyeKy4MZZgXeBG1k9hEUE-xJK.jpg', 'http://www.sainsmart.com/zen/albums/temp/web/SainSmart/BLOG/1Mg2-21nVtx0AyeKy4MZZgXeBG1k9hEUE-xJK.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1Mg2-21nVtx0AyeKy4MZZgXeBG1k9hEUE-xJK.jpg', '', 243889, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); I put the mechanical parts together and began integrating the SanSmart components. Everything fits nicely! My extruder should be here tomorrow. I have decided to include mechanical endstops, so I paced those on order as well. 1yykW_sFMirCWzxIHrVmHWk_Z2OaR4jiKDKTx.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('62c136ea8f574765b9f749b5efce2a9a', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1yykW_sFMirCWzxIHrVmHWk_Z2OaR4jiKDKTx.jpg', 'http://www.sainsmart.com/zen/albums/temp/web/SainSmart/BLOG/1yykW_sFMirCWzxIHrVmHWk_Z2OaR4jiKDKTx.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1yykW_sFMirCWzxIHrVmHWk_Z2OaR4jiKDKTx.jpg', '', 243889, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); 1cs_1S3BmjzsCVKKml2W7PqAgpxFfFZOWv-ll.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('a62c3dada18b30865dea38f3befa7bd4', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1cs_1S3BmjzsCVKKml2W7PqAgpxFfFZOWv-ll.jpg', 'http://www.sainsmart.com/zen/albums/temp/web/SainSmart/BLOG/1cs_1S3BmjzsCVKKml2W7PqAgpxFfFZOWv-ll.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1cs_1S3BmjzsCVKKml2W7PqAgpxFfFZOWv-ll.jpg', '', 243889, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); 10itEKCs3oiB1x_OF01eJRhE7zUTXj02Xf3tZ.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('2e75029483c90d1901937f201b7bf40a', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F10itEKCs3oiB1x_OF01eJRhE7zUTXj02Xf3tZ.jpg', 'http://www.sainsmart.com/zen/albums/temp/web/SainSmart/BLOG/10itEKCs3oiB1x_OF01eJRhE7zUTXj02Xf3tZ.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F10itEKCs3oiB1x_OF01eJRhE7zUTXj02Xf3tZ.jpg', '', 243889, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); 1RpnYLpMUzEv2I7VQ7_21e4JFmDRUP58m_Wre.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('835f6d4ffa4d6b87d68ce62ce5dbd826', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1RpnYLpMUzEv2I7VQ7_21e4JFmDRUP58m_Wre.jpg', 'http://www.sainsmart.com/zen/albums/temp/web/SainSmart/BLOG/1RpnYLpMUzEv2I7VQ7_21e4JFmDRUP58m_Wre.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?1,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sainsmart.com%2Fzen%2Falbums%2Ftemp%2Fweb%2FSainSmart%2FBLOG%2F1RpnYLpMUzEv2I7VQ7_21e4JFmDRUP58m_Wre.jpg', '', 243889, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); More builts: [www.thingiverse.com] https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,243889,243889#msg-243889 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:52:57 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,243889,243889#msg-243889 Project-SainSmart 3D printer built https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,243889,243889#msg-243889
Ord Bot Hadron 3D printer printing

While I love this printer design and high accuracy, I had a hard time shelling out that amount of money. I’m very happy with the printer, but wanted to find a way to make another (better) version for a much reduced price. That lead me to this build.

I received the SainSmart RAMPS 1.4+Mega 2560 R3 3D Print Kit. This kit includes the Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller, Sainsmart A4988 driver board, 5 Sainsmart RAMPS 1.4, and plenty of interconnecting cables in a nice case. For the price, I was sceptical, but once it arrived (within 2 days of ordering) I was impressed.



I also received the SainSmart 1.75mm green ABS filament.





I found a good deal ($430) on an Ord Bot Hadron mechanical frame with orange accessories on eBay and bought it.

I received my Ord Bot Hadron mechanical kit in the mail. I decided to try a dual extruder, so I placed that on order. I also wanted to include a heated bed, so I ordered one from SainSmart.



I put the mechanical parts together and began integrating the SanSmart components. Everything fits nicely! My extruder should be here tomorrow. I have decided to include mechanical endstops, so I paced those on order as well.






More builts:

[www.thingiverse.com]
]]> Randysy General Mon, 09 Sep 2013 06:12:10 -0400