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</head><body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000">3D printer prices range
all over the map. My first printer, the Prusa, probably cost around $700
or so to source and build. My Printrbot Jr. was $299 + shipping and
taxes, coming to just over $400. My Smartrap is likely to end up being
around $250 to have built. The OB1.4 was built from left overs from
another project so its hard to figure, but perhaps around $400 to $500.<br>
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Printrbot has one called the Simple which is $299 still. The Qu-bd Oneup
is only $199, although it is new and I haven't seen much feedback on it
yet. There is also the Makibox which is $199 (or $299 with the heated
bed option) but they are still slowly working through their backlog so
it would be months before you would receive one.<br>
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Anyhow, the idea is that it is possible to get your hands on a nice
cheap printer.<br>
<br>
Aaron<br>
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__pbrmquotes="true" class="__pbConvBody"><div dir="ltr">God I wish I had
a 3D printer. Just can't afford one at all. A laser cutter would be
nice too. I've got a few project boxes that need shapes cut into them.<div><br></div><div>On
that note, I've always wondered -- what materials can a laser cutter
cut? Is plastic easy or does it melt the edges a bit? Never really had
the chance to check out the one at the lab. I've actually been meaning
to come in before my membership expires. Hopefully I'll get around to
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Love, Empathy<br><br>Alexander Max Rowsell<br></div>
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__pbrmquotes="true" class="__pbConvBody">I had a Prusa V1 for a couple
of years and sold it this summer (bearing
little resemblance to the original design by that point). I've had a
Printrbot Jr. for a year and a half. I've got a customized OB1.4
(redesigned for 10mm smooth rod everywhere and dual bowden cables). I've
also got a SmartRap underway... all printed and just waiting for me to
get back to wiring it.
<br>
<br>Beyond that, in terms of specialized equipment, I've also got a Taig
CNC machine, a manual Taig lathe, a K40-III 40W laser cutter and a Puhui
T-962A reflow oven. Oh, and an eggbot which needs some loving before
Easter. ;-)
<br>
<br>Sort of a self-contained makerlab in my basement. I don't get a
chance
to make it into the Art Engine lab and meetings very often unfortunately
though as I do some volunteer work with kids on Wednesdays though. I
found that I ended up playing around with my own designs late at night
when it was easier to just start getting my own equipment.
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<br>Aaron
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