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Trying to get started. I have some things already.

JOBAfunky

Trying to get started. I have some things already.
June 17, 2013 01:15AM

Registered: 10 years ago
Posts: 1

My friend is going to let me borrow his 3d printer so I assume I can print the plastic parts that I would want to use. I also have some decent stepper motors out of some HP 9050's. I also have a couple of arduino's and an LCD screen. I'm also pretty handy. I'm also on a tight budget. What would be the best way for me to get started and how much of an investment am I looking at?

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hughht5

Re: Trying to get started. I have some things already.
June 17, 2013 06:05AM

Registered: 11 years ago
Posts: 74

Cheapest way is to assemble your own parts from various suppliers. Should be cheaper than getting a kit.

I might be slightly biased as I run the site, but I recommend http://www.3distributed.com/ for most of the parts.

Things we don't yet stock include electronics: [gadgets3d.com]

and hotends : http://e3d-online.com//

For filament I would recommend www.faberdashery.co.uk/

Best of luck with the build. If you have any questions pm me or email to hugh@3distributed.com

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uk-3dprinting

Re: Trying to get started. I have some things already.
June 24, 2013 06:58AM

Registered: 10 years ago
Posts: 18

we can supply complete kits of various printers, printed at high resolution... check our website out...

http://www.uk-3d.com/reprap-shop.html

[www.uk-3d.com]

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Benny

Re: Trying to get started. I have some things already.
June 26, 2013 05:05PM

Registered: 14 years ago
Posts: 352

As im not sure where u live, try out Reprap.CC, there are many kits completly listed with which parts included ( prusa + MendelMax ) many details, then u can see what parts u need, no need to buy from us, you can see it as a help smiling smiley