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personal experience over the past 6 years has taught me that if you want to
build one, and this is your first 3D printer, make sure it is a VERY simple kit,
otherwise it may become one of those unfinished projects.
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would make sense in high school only if the focus was assembling a device, not
necessarily using it. You can expect to put 30 to 40 hours into assembling
a 3D printer, and another 10+ making sure it works properly and
consistently.</SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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the need is to have a working 3D printer for use in class as a tool to make
projects, then buy a printer that allows for generic filament and uses open
source components and software. Find something that can handle multiple
materials (PLA, Nylon, ABS, Carbon Fibre, etc), has a heated build plate, and a
large print volume (8” x 8” x 6” or larger is nice). A machine like this
will have very few limitations so it could be used for multiple
projects.</SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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sell 3D printers from MakerBot, ROBO, 3D Systems, Cubify, Full Spectrum and,
maybe soon, Printrbot. I also sell a wide variety of filaments from
Taulman 3D, ColorFabb, FlashForge, Proto-pasta and MakerBot.</SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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are, I will have the 3D printer and material that will suit your needs for your
high school.</SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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Burke</DIV>
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