[Lab] Kossel Mini 3d printer thoughts
Peter Sjoberg
peters-modlab at techwiz.ca
Thu Sep 1 10:59:34 EDT 2016
Did just see
http://www.instructables.com/id/Low-Cost-Reliable-Powerfull-Laser-Engraver/
which could work for you if you just want to start off with your own
build and just need to laser engrave things.
/ps
On 31/08/16 05:04 PM, Olaf Baumann wrote:
> You're not making this very easy for me :-)
>
> $1000 is more than I can justify to myself for this adventure. I see
> some wooden DIY designs out there that claim to cost less. I would
> enjoy assembling this sort of thing rather than getting a pre-built
> solution. Is there much success to be found with that approach?
>
> I'm surprised to see CNC lasers for that little...more to read and consider.
>
> I see there is a Hack613 Maker's Market scheduled for tonight. I'll try
> to sneak out tonight and drop by and do some learning.
>
> On 31 August 2016 at 13:27, Darcy Whyte <darcy at inventorartist.com
> <mailto:darcy at inventorartist.com>> wrote:
>
> If you don't have a specific project why not check out some of the
> machines around town?
>
> There are a few lasers around to try out. Also a few CNCs and 3D
> printers. CNCs are a little more sparse. There may be something at
> Ottawa U (I've not been in, in a while). There are lots of them at
> Makerspace North. We have meetups called Hack613 where you can get
> to see these machines in action (perhaps even run a small project if
> you hang out enough).... We have all three machines.
>
> I personally think the first purchase (generically) should be a
> rotary, then laser then 3d printer. This is based on price vs.
> overall usefulness. I have all three machines so I'm fairly unbiased.
>
> CNC machines are the best bang for the buck. They start at around
> 1000 for a small machine such as these 3040 machines
> <http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=cnc+6040&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR10.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcnc+3040.TRS0&_nkw=cnc+3040&_sacat=0>.
> You could go smaller to a 3020. Or try changing the search to 6040
> and 6090 to get bigger machines.
>
> Lasers same thing but slightly cheaper. I just searched CNC Laser in
> ebay
> <http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=cnc+6090&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR9.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcnc+laser.TRS0&_nkw=cnc+laser&_sacat=0>.
> You can get by with one of those solid state ones (.5-5W), then
> you're much under 500 dollars. There's a guy who comes to our
> meetups who has one of those... it's easier to tote around than a 3D
> printer.
>
> Then of course the third option is 3d Printers, I wont post links
> for that as it looks like you've already shopped around.
>
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> --
> Darcy Whyte
>
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>
> On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 1:05 PM, Olaf Baumann <olabau at gmail.com
> <mailto:olabau at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> I had considered lasers and cnc rotary cutters to be out of my
> price range but that might be an out-of-date point of view.
> Though I do think cnc lasers are absolutely amazing.
>
> I don't have any _critical_ projects in mind, but have recently
> backed a kickstarter for 3d printed board game component designs
> (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/391219638/frame-werx-affordable-modular-building-kit-files/description
> <https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/391219638/frame-werx-affordable-modular-building-kit-files/description>).
> I thought I'd be happier making my own rather than using a service.
>
> If it is a matter of 'need', well then, I suppose I need all
> three :-) I wonder, is there a natural progression of these
> three machines if the plan was to use one to build the next?
>
> --
> Olaf
>
>
> On 31 August 2016 at 10:42, Darcy Whyte
> <darcy at inventorartist.com <mailto:darcy at inventorartist.com>> wrote:
>
> Don't forget to consider lasers and cnc rotary cutters too.
> They're very affordable and I would argue more practical too...
>
> Do you know what you'll be making with the 3d printer yet?
> What you're making can help decide what tools you need.
>
>
>
> --
> Darcy Whyte
>
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> <mailto:darcy at inventorArtist.com> | 613-563-3634
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>
>
> On Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 10:34 AM, Olaf Baumann
> <olabau at gmail.com <mailto:olabau at gmail.com>> wrote:
>
> I'm teeting on the verge of taking my first step towards
> 3d printing. I've done some reading and feel the Kossel
> Mini (http://reprap.org/wiki/Kossel) is the one for me.
>
> I'm wondering if there are others on the mailing list
> with the Kossel that may have thoughts to share.
>
> I'm currently looking to buy from
> https://builda3dprinter.eu/. The price for a mini is
> around CAD$550 before any taxes.
>
> --
> Olaf
>
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