Novice - Please Help

[jackalsmp]

Hi Guys,

I am new to the 3D Printer game and am looking to buy a 3D Printer from 400 to 500.00 dollars. I was looking at the

Geeetech Prusa Reprap Acrylic I3 X DIY LCD filament 3D Printer support 6 materials +1KG free PLA filament


http://www.amazon.com/Geeetech-Acryl...s=3d+printer+6

Can you please let me know with your experience if this is a good buy or should I go in a different direction. I was looking at this as it would allow me to print 6 different materials. I am looking to print telescope and plastic parts for a car as well as other things. I have heard good things about the RepRap and wanted to know if I should look at another printer.

thank you

[Mjolinor]

Do not buy from Geeetech, they suck.

[jackalsmp]

What do you recommend withe my price range? 500 is my cap.

[Mjolinor]

The choice of printer type is fine but Geeetech are not a good company for support and they overspec what they sell. People often find it will not do what the spec says.

[jackalsmp]

Do you have any recommendation on printers that would be good for me? Anything you can recommend would be great.

[EagleSeven]

Do you have any recommendation on printers that would be good for me? Anything you can recommend would be great.

I like the CTC-Bizer, which is $450. on eBay, (the last time I looked).
We have one and with a few modifications it has been a Great printer.

Note: most of the modifications needed can be downloaded from thingiverse.com and printed
See info about modifications needed in the CTC section of this website

[LambdaFF]

Printrbot is nice and realiable. You can upgrade the machine when you come to more cash.

[jackalsmp]

Have a question are there files to cut the parts needed to create the CTC Bizer? I have a laser cutting machine and wanted to see if I can build it cheaper. Any help would be great.

[LambdaFF]

Have a question are there files to cut the parts needed to create the CTC Bizer? I have a laser cutting machine and wanted to see if I can build it cheaper. Any help would be great.

Look on youmagine, that's a good place to start

[EagleSeven]

Have a question are there files to cut the parts needed to create the CTC Bizer? I have a laser cutting machine and wanted to see if I can build it cheaper. Any help would be great.

I suggest that you Not try to build your First 3D-printer.
Buy one and learn what is Good and what is Not good.
And then you may have the knowledge to build your own design.