My 1st 3D Printer

[BigshowZA]

Hello everybody,

I have been looking at 3D printers for a while now, so im looking to pull the trigger om my 1st buy.
After a whole lot of research i have decided on a RepRap style design, i really like the look of the I3.
So now i'm looking for a DIY kit, so learn from and grow as my needs change.

Budget is a real big factor, the South African Rand is really weak at the moment against the US Doller, and its not going to get better anytime soon.
I have found a Sintron kit on eBay, ID 261643221467 @ $340 US
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINTRON-3D-P...-/261643221467

Does anyone have any comments of suggestions regarding this I3 or any suggestions for other kits?

Thank you

[TehStranger]

Looks like a decent printer. The only thing I would change on it is the cheap J-Head hotend, but other than that it seems alright for the price.

[BigshowZA]

Thank you TehStranger for having a look.

[TehStranger]

Thank you TehStranger for having a look.

No problem, happy to help

[hennisdk]

Hi BigshowZA,

I am also from South Africa, I bought my I3 from Paul at http://www.3dprintingstore.co.za/

Awesome guy, and my printer is working 100%

Regards

[BigshowZA]

Hi Hennis,

Awesome, will have a look at his site.
Are you in the Drones SA FB group? The name sounds familiar.
Regrads

[BigshowZA]

@ TehStranger,
On the page the seller says ... "we upgrade the J-head to All metal MK8 extruder"
So sounds like the J-Head will not be a issue

[hennisdk]

Hi

Yes on the SA Drones Facebook Group.

[Vaughanza]

Hi BigshowZA,
I am building the Mendel90 and all the parts I got from my hardware & bolt & Nut place.
The other parts like the Hotend you can get from http://www.diyelectronics.co.za
The Printed parts I ordered from a guy in the USA.

The Prusa i3 is a excellent printer and you can get the printed parts from these guys aswell.

Vaughan

[wendy]

Hello everybody,

I have been looking at 3D printers for a while now, so im looking to pull the trigger om my 1st buy.
After a whole lot of research i have decided on a RepRap style design, i really like the look of the I3.
So now i'm looking for a DIY kit, so learn from and grow as my needs change.

Budget is a real big factor, the South African Rand is really weak at the moment against the US Doller, and its not going to get better anytime soon.
I have found a Sintron kit on eBay, ID 261643221467 @ $340 US
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SINTRON-3D-P...-/261643221467

Does anyone have any comments of suggestions regarding this I3 or any suggestions for other kits?

Thank you

Hello
I bought my Daul Extruder Prusa i3 in http://www.reprapmall.com
Br
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