Chicago RepRap Support

Anyone in the Chicago area with a working RepRap? I'm looking for a support group. I've built a Mendel mostly the mechanics. and I'm looking for some electronics help as well as some squaring/ calibrating help.
If anyone's out there, I'd appreciate the help. I have extensive CAD experience and could offer some modeling help.
Thanks in advance!
John

john@unbiasedclothing.com

May be a little late, But I'm in northern indiana. I'm John, from SeeMeCNC Don't know if you'd be up for a drive over here, but you can come to our shop and we can help you get set up.

John "oly"

I'm new on the 3d printer need to get all parts to build it i have lot of time after work - do any one have parts i have looking at different sites but they are to mush for my buget.
I'm good with maches ( lathe & mill) if need to make them but need dimentions. Well guy i' m here if i can help.

If you are looking for parts for your 3D printer such as Prusa, Printrbot, etc... visit http://www.terabyts.com. If you don't see what you need drop me a line.

I got the 3d printer buildt. But having problems communicating with the printer all motor are set and the electronics too, the arduino is comunicating fine but have no moving or heat on the printer. Can you help

By way peter thanks for the info. Where to get part, igot the machine built but having hard time with the electronics and software.

If you any one can hel on this one that will be a big help
Thanks you all.

Starting with building my first 3D printer. I would like to build a Darwin. Can anybody help me with printing the parts and advice with where to buy the rest of things, such as rods and electronics.

Thanks in advance.

ed

Hi pedrosk,

Several years ago I built a Mendel (with RAMPS 1.3) that works mechanically and has printed a few calibration cubes, but I never had a chance to fully calibrate the software etc. I printed it on a makerbot cupcake CNC (took a long time). I also have a lot of extra parts for it such as a heated bed. It has been sitting collecting dust for the past few years. If you are interested in short-cutting the build process, I would be willing to sell the reprap and all of the related parts. If your interested, reach out and I can send you pictures etc. Its located in downtown chicago and I am not really wanting to deal with shipping it.

Best,
James