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Prusa frame compatability

monkeymark

Prusa frame compatability
December 01, 2016 09:51AM

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Hi all,

I'm new and looking to build a Prusa mk2 from scratch as my budget is very tight.
Are the Prusa i3 frames (ply, aluminum, acrylic etc) that are sold on ebay compatible with the Mk 2 components?

Cheers, Mark

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Dust

Re: Prusa frame compatability
December 01, 2016 03:15PM

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unknown, but you cant get the mk2 bed or the probe they use anywhere. (unless you get a upgrade kit)

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/01/2016 11:34PM by Dust.

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Lymphomaniac1

Re: Prusa frame compatability
December 01, 2016 05:50PM

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Right now I suggest that if you want a MK2 you buy the real deal. The firmware does not seem to be editable so anything you may do differently than Prusa can not be compensated by the firmware. Besides you are rewarding Prusa for his hard work.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/01/2016 05:52PM by Lymphomaniac1.

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Lymphomaniac1

Re: Prusa frame compatability
December 05, 2016 01:24PM

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Also remember not all "Prusa I3" frames are to Prusa's I3 standard. For instance on Geeetech's printers, the z-axis smooth rods and threaded rods are further apart than on Prusa's I3 standard. Some manufacturers' "Prusa I3" printers look nothing like a real Prusa I3. The P3Steel does maintain Prusa's I3 standard, but I do not know whether it will work with the MK2.

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Lymphomaniac1

Re: Prusa frame compatability
December 05, 2016 01:33PM

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You may want to follow mjdonovan410's thread:

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