Is RepRap Morgan the next default RepRap?

[Nicholas Seward]

I don't think the Morgan is going to be the default. RepRap Simpson and RepRap Wally are arguably more in line with the RepRap ideal but I don't think they will be the default either. It will take a while until these non-Cartesian bots have a community that can support inexperienced non-technical users. However, Quentin Harley and I are only getting started. (Among others.) We are knocking around a lot of ideas of what the ultimate machine needs to be. Expect to see some interesting super cheap machines in the next couple of years.

Cost: We are actually getting pretty close to the $100 mark. Expect to see controllers for <$50 in the future. Hot ends for <$15. Steppers for <$10. Everything else we have gotten under $40. That is <$145.

Disclaimer: At this point labor is getting to be a major factor so you will have to build your printer from a kit to get a price under $200. This is in reference to the near future based on what I know some of the companies out there are doing.