Advice on first printer

Hi all.

I am new to 3D printing and need some advice on a first printer.
I have been looking at the Prusa I2 and I3, but don't know if there is anything else that I should be looking at.
My main problem in the build will be sourcing the printed parts, as I don't have access to be able to print a set of my own.

Any advice would be appreciated.

TIA

Darryn

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/14/2013 02:35AM by darryn.

Hi Darryn

I am putting together an I3 with a laser cut plywood frame and i can say its worth it. It has a small nr of printed parts and there is a modification so that you only need 4 motors(building mine with 5). I was fortunate to get my parts from a friend in AUS so i cant help you there.

Something else to consider i like to mention is that i ordered almost everything from some international store. I am trying to create a hot end locally but I am finding it difficult getting someone that cant make the 0.2mm+ holes in the nozzles but i will get there.

Once i am done i will make the I3 printed parts available to anyone at a fee to cover my costs....I everything goes well this should be done by the end of 2013 maybe even sooner.

Ryno

Hi Ryno

I also wish to build a printer and live in Cape Town. Do you have the printed parts available yet?

I could possibly make you a set of parts if you settled on a design and you know what you need.

Hi Darryn!

I would recommend you go with the Prusa i3 design, it is alot faster and easier to build. I can supply you with a laser cut i3 frame and the printed parts as well as many other bits and pieces you may need. Feel free to drop me a PM and we can chat

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I am Herman le Roux, from George. I have been looking at 3D printing for quit some time now, and decided to get into this. I have studied the RepRap wiki, and like the Prusa. I will appreciate any advise, and words of wisdom or caution. Looking forward to make a contribution.

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I am Herman le Roux, from George. I have been looking at 3D printing for quit some time now, and decided to get into this. I have studied the RepRap wiki, and like the Prusa. I will appreciate any advise, and words of wisdom or caution. Looking forward to make a contribution.

You can build a delta printer with the minimum of printed parts and then print your own parts once operational. You only need the filament feeder printed and even that can be made out of aluminium. Contact me off list if you need help with printed parts

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Stay away from the Ormerod, I just purchased that via RS and it has a lot of issues.

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