My first build, what must it be?


I have joined a group of skilled guys busy with their own 3D printers. Very keen to help me build my own.


Currently I've got a choice between the Ecksbot 3D printer (http://reprap.org/wiki/Ecksbot) and the RepRapPro Mendel (http://www.reprappro.com/documentation/ ... _Tricolour). I first want to start with the single printhead and later on do the tricolour version on either the Ecksbot or the RepRapPro Mendel.


As a newbie, I am not sure which way to go. Any suggestions on what I must choose? What will be the best model? Anything I have to look out for that could be a problem? What are the major differences between the two printers? My funds are limited but I do have access via the workgroup (the guys who help me) to all the components.

My main focus will be to print small parts (toys, etc).


Any suggestions from you guys?


Thanks

Heino