I'm planning to get a Prusa i3 Kit and I just saw the special that Misumi is offering on parts where the first $150 of your order is free. Being new to this, what would you get from Misumi to upgrade the i3 or to have spare parts? I looked for Nema motors, but they don't seem to have them. They have extrusion bars, but the Makerfarm kit I'm planning on is the laser cut wood parts, so I don'tby WhiskeyMike - General
Sorry, tangent from your post. What kind of PSU is that? Is there a name for the type that has the power distribution bar like that as opposed to an ATX PC PSU?by WhiskeyMike - General
Thanks for the insight folks. A2, regarding the O-ring. Do you mean an additional extrusion around the circle that provides some thickness or is it something different?by WhiskeyMike - General
Can you take a look at my model and critique it for printing? I still have to add some ribs to strengthen it and a few mounting brackets. I may thicken the walls as they are about 2mm now and I don't want a lot of flex. It's a switch and gauge panel for a Jeep and is mounted above the rear view mirror to the top of the windshield bar. I plan to print this in ABS. The dimensions are about 7"by WhiskeyMike - General
Thanks, appreciate it. A2, lol, no lives will be endangered with this stuff. The first item is a switch panel box above the windshield. The other pieces are for LED mounts for fog and rock lights.by WhiskeyMike - General
Great, thank you. Is there a finish that can be applied to ABS that would provide outdoor protection? I would guess that paint would help, but would be prone to cracking/flaking with flex. I'd imagine that bed liner would work and has a bit of elasticity to it, but not sure if the chemicals would affect the ABS strength, like an Acetate. I'll have to try a few and see how it works.by WhiskeyMike - General
Looking to buy a complete kit and I found this one - Can you give your opinion of the design and components included? Also, can you tell which design this is based on? Anyone know anything about the seller? They sell printer ink, so I'm guessing you can't expect much in terms of support in setting it up. Thanksby WhiskeyMike - General
Thanks for the responses folks. If they are basically the same components but a different frame, why is there commonly an $800 difference in a kit? I assumed that the extrusions would be more accurate or of higher quality because of better hot ends or similar.by WhiskeyMike - General
What plastic would be best for outdoor use? Are any especially good against UV sun damage and hold up longer? Specifically looking to make brackets for use on a Jeep.by WhiskeyMike - General
What is the output quality difference between a MendelMax 1.5 and 2.0? I know the 2.0 is more rigid and faster printing, but I'm more interested in the output quality. If the 1.5 is still high quality, what are some reputable sources to purchase a full kit with good support?by WhiskeyMike - General
I'm based in Cedar Creek (Bastrop County), work in South Austin and I'm interested in getting together to discuss or help each other out. I'm new to this and interested in getting a kit to put together. If anyone is in the area and wants to get together for coffee or such, let me know.by WhiskeyMike - Texas, Austin RepRap User Group