I've wanted a 3D printer for many years now, and now I've finally gone ahead and decided to build one. I've gone ahead and ordered the parts to build a Prusa Mendel 3D Printer, and I'll chronicle the building of my RepRap here. I hope you'll join me in this adventure!
I bought the plastic parts for it about a week ago, and they have arrived (and look great, thanks to RoTorIT for selling me the kit), and yesterday I finally ordered the rest of the parts (I hope).
So far I've got
- The plastic bits, with some vitamins added in
I've ordered
And I'll buy screws, nuts and bolts as I go along in the local shops. Now that I come to think of it I didn't order a print-bed, and that might be something I need. I just don't know these things yet, but it'll be fun learning.
I still don't know if I've got all I need on back-order, or if I'm missing anything - it'll be fun (and frustrating) to find out :)
I do hope the parts get here soon, as this is my birthday present to myself and I'd like to get building!
I'll post pictures of the awesome parts I've got soon, and update on the delivery of the parts as they arrive.
Exciting project!
ReplyDeleteBut haven't you forgotten to order the most important thing? THE PLASTIC or whatever you print with is called. :-)
The plastic is important, but not for a long time yet. I'll order some once I see the end of the build approaching.
DeleteNo need to buy diapers when the baby isn't even conceived yet :-)