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: