Makeblock Constructor I

[Brian_Krassenstein]

Have you ever wanted to build a 3D printer from scratch Well, a Chinese company called MakeBlock is now offering a kit which consists of a staggering 400 piece, which will make up a complete 3D printer once assembled. Th Printer is called the Makeblock Constructor I, and costs $699.99 in kit form. Makeblock intends on shipping all kits prior to October 10th of this year. More details on the Makeblock Constructor I can be found here: http://3dprint.com/15185/makeblock-3d-printer

Here are a few of the general specs of this machine once it is assembled:

• Printer Size: 324mm X 312mm X400
• Print Materials: 1.75mm PLA
• Speed: 40mm/s, max 100mm/s
• XY Resolution: 0.1mm
• Layer Resolution: 0.1-0.3mm
• Build Envelope (WxDxH): 125mm x 165mm x 120mm

Below is a picture of the printer:

[curious aardvark]

lol it's made from meccano.

[makeblock]

Nope, the brand is Makeblock.

[Marm]

Nope, the brand is Makeblock.

HAHAHAHAHAHA.

That made my day.

Lost in translation FTW.

But on this side of the pond, we call meccano erector. But I thought the same thing CA.


That said..... I Am VERY interested in this. I am already limited by the XYZ I have, and need more.

@makeblock: How customizable is it? Can I swap out a heated bed for ABS? That's what I'm looking for right now and would be interested in purchasing this soon, especially at this price point if other reviews are good.

EDIT 3: Ahhhh nevermind, kinda. I read the machine size as the build envelope. Release a kit with that build envelope and I'm game.

[curious aardvark]

over here an erection is something entirely different ;-)
(oh you said erector, could that be someone who produces erections ?)

I think I'll keep calling it meccano lol

[Marm]

Only reason I know what meccano is, is from a James May show on BBC.