Buying my first REPRAP!

[CBPrints]

Hey everyone,

I'd like to introduce myself,

I am CB and I am brand new to this forum.

I'm delving into the world of 3D printing after alot of research and reading (~6months).

I'm aiming towards the Folgers Tech Reprap Prusa I3 Aluminum frame.

I'm pretty certain on the things I should order along with it, LCD screen/SD card reader, non-conductive tools, filament etc.

IS there anything else that would be worthwhile ordering with it?

Thanks in advance!

CB

[hobbes]

Hey,

I can't offer any suggestions, but i just wanted to share that i purchased the same Folgers Aluminum 2020 Prusa, just today! I should have mine by July 3. From what i've read, it definitely looks like the best bang for our buck and, personally, i love building kits.
May I ask why the investment in the non-conductive tools? For the circuitry? You got me worried that i might fry something if i use a standard screw driver :P

Well, hopefully we can help each other out sorting issues in the upcoming weeks with this new printer.

[DBFIU]

If you are going to adjust the voltage on your stepper drivers for instance, you will want to use a plastic screwdriver.

[hobbes]

I guess i could print one out

[CBPrints]

DBFIU is correct, and I'm aiming to get one as an additive measure, there's alot of static in my house and I just want to be safe!

I agree with what you said hobbes on building kits, that's why I'm looking forward to this one, I love building things =] and drafting / 3D design is my niche haha.

If you don't mind me asking, did you purchase your kit from the Folgers site or through a third party website?

[hobbes]

from ebay. I was attracted by the free shipping which doesn't seem to be free if you purchase from the website.

I'm on solidworks right now preparing a couple models to test print and find out the limits of this printer.

[CBPrints]

from ebay. I was attracted by the free shipping which doesn't seem to be free if you purchase from the website.

I'm on solidworks right now preparing a couple models to test print and find out the limits of this printer.

I have access to AutoCAD, Inventor, solid Edge and Blender, althought I would love to become alot more familiar with Blender with an open source reprap.

[Jcannon]

I know this is an old forum, but I too just bought the same printer, How do you like yours and is there any tips or advice you can offer ?