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12-22-2016, 08:41 AM #1
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Building a 3d printer for 2d prints
Dear forum,
I like making drawings with my Ultimaker printer. Basically prints only one layer thick. The drawback is that my Ultimaker has a small build platform and I would like to make bigger (x,y) drawings. Say bigger then x50 x y50 cm, ideally say 100 x 100 cm or the like.
What would be the best way to go about this? Is it possible to turn a cutting plotter (those big ones that for example architecture firms use) into a 3d printer (without z-axis)? If yes could someone maybe point me in the right direction? So, basically a plotter with the possibility to deposit material.
Why can I find so few big DIY 3d printers online (say about x100 x y100)? Does it get exponentially more costly and difficult to built bigger printers? And what if one would keep the z-axis really small, say max 0.5 cm? Would that change matters? Any tips as to where to start would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.
Kind regards,
Douwe
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