I will echo raylo32's answer. I do not see the need to spend so much, especially on your first. I just completed build of a delta printer. HE3D K200 with heated bed, less that 250 dollars with heated bed. With the posted videos and some guidance from Curious Aardvark, it was not hard at all and it produces very nice prints. Here is the link on hes ( and my ) build experience. I HIGHLY recommend it, even as a first printer, considering your background. http://3dprintboard.com/showthread.p...t-a-delta-kit-)