Round 2 of 3d printer builds kicks off today
Peter has been working day and night to prepare for round 2 of the 3d printer builds. The first round saw most people completing PrintrBots and it seems that the Ecksbot has found some favour in this round. There is also a couple of custom builts and hackers were given these four options when enrolling:
1. Printrbot kit + course (same as first run but with version 2.0 parts. All printed) – price will be a bit higher, as we are not going to do casting again.
2. Prusa Mendel / Ecksbot kits + course: A bigger, more mature printer – with hotbed, support for ABS or PLA printing, and a sturdier frame which should yield faster and higher quality prints.
3. A bare-bones-kit option with Course/Consulting: A full set of motors, extruder, hotend, electronics, belts, pulleys (upgrade to leadscrew at own cost) with consulting/training provided to help you design and build your own printer.
4. A bare-bones-kit only: No training, no advice, just parts: Ideal if you have a bot and want to replica – gives you a chance to join the bulk-buy discounts.
In the end most people went with either 2 or 4, with some really interesting designs happening in the last category.
So, today is the start of the new builds and people posting on the list that it feels like christmas! Peter posted some photos of the packaging and parts – all lined up and ready to be assembled – ready, set ….
Peter has been working day and night to prepare for round 2 of the 3d printer builds. The first round saw most people completing PrintrBots and it seems that the Ecksbot has found some favour in this round. There is also a couple of custom builts and hackers were given these four options when enrolling:…