I sounded way too critical of the MakerBot, it is an awesome kit. Industrial machines break too, and I am sure I will destroy my Mendel several times. I also plan on keeping my MakerBot running alongside Mendel. If you would like to set up a time to get together and talk/work RepRap stuff you can contact me at ultimachine.comby johnnyr - Atlanta, Georgia RepRap User Group
I am very happy with my MakerBot. I have had issues from time to time, but it is not designed to be industrial, it is made to make a RepRap. Acrylic is not a strong material and there was an issue with the extruder design when I got mine that wore down my motor & held me back. All warts aside I have printed all my first Mendel except for the drive pulleys, and that makes my MakerBot a worth aby johnnyr - Atlanta, Georgia RepRap User Group
Hi guys, I am starting this thread so we can start getting printing. I am Johnny Russell. I live in South Pittsburg, Tennessee I have a MakerBot. I am not in Atlanta, but there is not a group forum set up closer to me. I am printing my first Mendel for myself, and as soon as I can get it going I am putting it to work printing more.by johnnyr - Atlanta, Georgia RepRap User Group
Hi guys, Sorry I haven't followed this thread, I forgot I posted here and have been busy setting up to sell PLA. I am still printing my first set of Mendel parts for myself, you can see my progress at . I am trying to print parts, but been having different kinds of extruder trouble. I am more than willing to help anyway needed. I think we should move these conversations to the Atlanta RepRap uby johnnyr - For Sale
Hey guys, I just had a couple test runs of PLA successfully here in USA and am setting up a store to sell it. The first run went to several of the old heads here in the Western Hemisphere and they approved so far I have a large batch being being shipped to the fillament extruder as of last week, and should be able to ship 5lb rolls by the end of the month at the latest. The website is not verby johnnyr - Plastic Extruder Working Group