So, there I am finally getting into a situation that I need to print complex parts on my own time and pace. I never thought I would build a 3D printer, but the Reprap opensource community has grown its reach so much that why am I, a mechanical engineering student, not building one yet? After all, there is no fun in buying a 3D printer as far as I am concerned. I rather build one and learn everything about it in that building process.
I am hoping this project to be a learning lessons to test out some ideas I have to improve the reliability of CNC machines, especially 3D printers. I have my time with Makerbots and the softwares and hardwares are not accessable to learn or explore much. The best way to learn is to actually build one and get the feel of it. 3D printers now a day have poor reliability record and I hope something will come out of project to contribute the improvement in 3D printer community. I might not be able to provide a step-by-step assembly guide in this thread; however, I am hoping to provide the material sourcing guides, tips, and calibrations of my build project.
I am hoping this project to be a learning lessons to test out some ideas I have to improve the reliability of CNC machines, especially 3D printers. I have my time with Makerbots and the softwares and hardwares are not accessable to learn or explore much. The best way to learn is to actually build one and get the feel of it. 3D printers now a day have poor reliability record and I hope something will come out of project to contribute the improvement in 3D printer community. I might not be able to provide a step-by-step assembly guide in this thread; however, I am hoping to provide the material sourcing guides, tips, and calibrations of my build project.