Came across the Reprap project quite a while ago, but until I saw the Mendel and the Prusa Mendel did it seem well documented enough to be easily achievable. So I've started on a Prusa, I've cut the threaded and smooth rod, made the plates, scrounged all the fasteners from the garage/Bunnings. I even etched a Motherboard v1.2 and am part way through assembling it. Steppers are in transit. Trying to decide whether to Repstrap the printed parts together or get a set printed.. Anyone else in Christchurch planning, building or has built a Reprap?, Chch seems to be under-represented here I'm keen to get things moving (once I've got mine sorted). If you're not from Chch have you sourced any parts from here? Have you printed any parts for people in Chch? Will get some photos up soon (every time I read that i hate it, and now I'm doing it myself!). https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,68560#msg-68560 Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:26:49 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,110769#msg-110769 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,110769#msg-110769
I will list them on trademe soon. If anyone is interested before then, send me an e-mail.]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 21 Dec 2011 05:21:04 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,104812#msg-104812 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,104812#msg-104812
Still waiting on the Pololu's to get here but managed to dig out my AVR programmer and successfully program the bootloader and then the sprinter firmware.

edit: Sprinter firmware didn't go in. Can't tell if it's a software/driver issue, or if the FTDI comms is not working. :(

Not much more to do until the Pololu's turn up, then I'll be able to see if I can actually get my Reprap moving!]]> korban New Zealand RepRap User Group Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:23:13 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,104489#msg-104489 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,104489#msg-104489
Will be on Trademe and at our own site of here]]> NelsonRap New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:29:20 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,104486#msg-104486 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,104486#msg-104486
Will borrow one from work for the weekend and get started!]]> korban New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:02:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,103005#msg-103005 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,103005#msg-103005 Sanguinololu Motherboards On trademe

Just the bare boards at the moment, maybe some populated ones if I get some time over xmas break.

Christchurch people are welcome to come take a look at these if they wish.

These will be listed shortly once I work out shipping and a price etc, but If you want one now and can pick it up, leave me a message.

Edit: Now available @ http://www.emakershop.com and http://www.trademe.co.nz]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:09:55 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,102402#msg-102402 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,102402#msg-102402 just ordered stepper motors and drivers thismorning.

What are printed parts going for in NZ at the moment?]]> se5a New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:20:44 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,102364#msg-102364 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,102364#msg-102364 NelsonRap New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:35:10 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,100362#msg-100362 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,100362#msg-100362 Tempting though.]]> se5a New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 07 Oct 2011 01:19:26 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,100097#msg-100097 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,100097#msg-100097
Made locally here In Christchurch

[www.trademe.co.nz]

UPDATE: These have now sold, but I will put some other sets up from time to time.]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:37:09 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,99575#msg-99575 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,99575#msg-99575 I've been keen to make a reprap for a few years now, never had the time.
but next year... maybe, I've handed in my notice and moving down to CHCH (got three sisters, two brotherinlaws, and some other extended family down there)
not entirely sure what my plans are yet, but if it looks like I've got spare time on my hands, I might just look seriously at this as a project.]]> se5a New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:56:07 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,97004#msg-97004 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,97004#msg-97004
I would be keen to buy one off you if you can get on sorted out...

Regards,

Mark]]> Mark Dillon New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:50:24 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,94578#msg-94578 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,94578#msg-94578 dustsreprap.blogspot.com] from facebook... better suited for the job.

If anyone wants to take a look...]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:49:00 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,94571#msg-94571 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,94571#msg-94571
Over all price depends on how much time you want to waste searching for lower priced parts... and how much effort you want to put into it.. Eg fully assembled electronics vs Soldering your own.

You cant get most of it from Chch... only the threaded rods, nuts, bolts washers etc

Currently I recommend the following, im not saying these are the only options, just the ones I like. for ease and price.

hotend [www.makergear.com] SuperPack (.35mm Hybrid) for $75.00 USD
And also get a Wooden Mounting Pieces - Wade for $6.00 USD

electronics [www.emakershop.com] Sanguinololu $75 USD (SD module is extra)
This is a kit, you have to solder it up. The seller does sell pre assembled ones also... Currently out of stock, but I know he is making more.

Pololu stepper modules 4 * [www.robotgear.com.au] $12.95 auzy each
Update: NB they no longer export to NZ :(
Roomer has it that robokits.co.nz now has them, but not on their web site.

Steppers 5 * [ultimachine.com] for $19.00 USD each

Headbed [ultimachine.com] $50.00 USD (also need a thermistor, I added another from makergear, [www.makergear.com] Modular Thermistor Kit for $5.00 USD)

You will need a heatbed with working with ABS to stop warping

I also grab some Pololu heat sinks from [ultimachine.com] $1.50 USD

Threaded rod and most nuts and bolts from EDL in Christchurch [www.nutsandbolts.co.nz] $100-150nz (cant really remember)

NB zink plate rods are good for the frame, but not for the Z threads, I strongly advise getting Stainless Steal threaded rod for the Z threads.

Some of the smaller nuts and bolts parts came from Blacksfasteners www.blacksfasteners.co.nz

And smooth rods... I went for high quality, but Im sure you can get it cheaper and local if you look about. I got some of these
[www.ebay.com] $84 USD

The few Springs I got from bunnings..

Two Timing belts: t5-840-5 ($15.39 ex GST for Prusa Mendel) , t5-1380-5 ($23.95 ex GST for both Mendels) from Wilson Bros Ltd Christchurch NZ

Plus shipping and an assortment of wires cable ties and other miscellaneous stuff......

ABS supplies, [diamondage.co.nz] in Auckland

Tuning is the same for ABS or PLA, just different temperatures. The latest firmware and software Sprinter/Pronterface/SFACT make it resonantly easy to get up and running fairly quickly.

You could come see my machine in action, I tend to do Reprap viewings on Sundays. Send me a PM to arrange a time and get address details etc.]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:15:24 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,94475#msg-94475 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,94475#msg-94475 builder wannabe New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:18:46 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,92653#msg-92653 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,92653#msg-92653 NelsonRap New Zealand RepRap User Group Mon, 01 Aug 2011 23:07:18 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,92639#msg-92639 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,92639#msg-92639 Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:02:56 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,77919#msg-77919 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,77919#msg-77919
Some pictures.
[www.facebook.com]]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:58:26 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,74736#msg-74736 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,74736#msg-74736 My Repstrap and its builder (myself) are fine in Christchurch,
That's good.

house not so much, but still live-able, better than some.
That's not so good. Take care of yourselves down there.]]> SebastienBailard New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 23 Feb 2011 05:38:13 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,74722#msg-74722 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,74722#msg-74722
I need a bigger reprap, to start printing replacement houses...]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:13:09 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,72840#msg-72840 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,72840#msg-72840 www.facebook.com] (needs a facebook account to see it, cant seem to make it completely open, unlike this pictures)

And pictures [www.facebook.com]

No pictures of the first mendel part yet.
(edit) Pictures of my first printed mendel parts added.
(edit) Lots of smaller parts now pictured.
(edit) More pictures added. Last mendel part printed, assembling.]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 06 Feb 2011 18:38:18 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,72764#msg-72764 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,72764#msg-72764
How about some photos or even video?]]> korban New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:30:48 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,72756#msg-72756 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,72756#msg-72756
My repstrap is printing its first mendal part presently, in Christchurch.
Its a bit slow, but seems to be working a treat


Dust]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 06 Feb 2011 01:33:36 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70614#msg-70614 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70614#msg-70614
Yeah I had thought of that, I tried to make some vertices out of wood but it all went wrong.

I have a drill press, so that wasn't an issue. But I don't have a bandsaw, so using a jigsaw, the wood was too thick to to get perfect right angles, which means the drill doesn't go through perfectly, and it all ends up a mess.

I then thought about using steel and welding pieces together, or alumnium and rivets, but it would all take heaps of time. I will be doing the electronics myself, so i'll get that all working first. Once that's working I'll decide whether to Repstrap or source printed parts.

On the electronics side I've got the motherboard at the point it's ready to be programmed, so I'll need to spend a bit of time learning how to ISP the bootloader in.]]> korban New Zealand RepRap User Group Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:02:11 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70567#msg-70567 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70567#msg-70567
Andrew]]> Diecast dude New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 14 Jan 2011 22:17:35 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70474#msg-70474 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70474#msg-70474
Borrowing a stepper motor is very tempting!

Some photos

Mcwire photos when it was just a milling machine.
[www.facebook.com]

Since then its being converted to a repstrap
[www.facebook.com]]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:19:21 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70455#msg-70455 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70455#msg-70455
Do you need to borrow a stepper? (I won't need mine till have have the printed parts and electronics working?

The McWire looks pretty cool, do you have any pics of yours?]]> korban New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:00:53 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70358#msg-70358 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70358#msg-70358
I have a working home built McWire Cartesian Bot 1.2, and I have a working hot head. I have parts for a wades extruder, but am presently wainting on a stepper motor to complete it.]]> Dust New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:00:08 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70244#msg-70244 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,70244#msg-70244
The steppers have arrived, so I decided to start on etching the pcb's, [attachment 3562 stepperpcbs.JPG] and have started populating the boards.

I figure i should get all the electronics working before I get a set of printed parts, maybe control a felt pen before an extruder.]]> korban New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 12 Jan 2011 03:34:56 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,68613#msg-68613 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,68613#msg-68613
I'll post in the main thread the status of where I am at on my 3d printer.]]> Grogyan New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:27:17 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,68560#msg-68560 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,68560,68560#msg-68560
So I've started on a Prusa, I've cut the threaded and smooth rod, made the plates, scrounged all the fasteners from the garage/Bunnings. I even etched a Motherboard v1.2 and am part way through assembling it.

Steppers are in transit. Trying to decide whether to Repstrap the printed parts together or get a set printed..

Anyone else in Christchurch planning, building or has built a Reprap?, Chch seems to be under-represented here I'm keen to get things moving (once I've got mine sorted).

If you're not from Chch have you sourced any parts from here? Have you printed any parts for people in Chch?

Will get some photos up soon (every time I read that i hate it, and now I'm doing it myself!).]]> korban New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:51:46 -0500