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Funding running out so I'll have to cheap out on the heated bed. I am going to go with [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:12727/ this design] to save around $75. I've compiled an updated master BOM spreadsheet for anyone interested. I think I found the best deals on most things - except for the [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3we1tmvlRA blasted heat-set inserts]. It will be uploaded when I finish the electronics order. Misumi is taking a long time to ship me the aluminium extrusions... | |||
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The Budashnozzle 2.0 from Lulzbot is $95. It's a simple design that you can see at [http://devel.lulzbot.com/Budaschnozzle/v2.0/]. I am looking for a machine shop to quote me on the aluminum and steel parts. Hopefully I can save some money and make it myself... | |||
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'''My order from mcmaster carr''' | '''My order from mcmaster carr''' | ||
Revision as of 02:30, 29 August 2013
Old Logs:
August 2013
8/28
Funding running out so I'll have to cheap out on the heated bed. I am going to go with this design to save around $75. I've compiled an updated master BOM spreadsheet for anyone interested. I think I found the best deals on most things - except for the blasted heat-set inserts. It will be uploaded when I finish the electronics order. Misumi is taking a long time to ship me the aluminium extrusions...
The Budashnozzle 2.0 from Lulzbot is $95. It's a simple design that you can see at [1]. I am looking for a machine shop to quote me on the aluminum and steel parts. Hopefully I can save some money and make it myself...
8/20
My order from mcmaster carr
8/19
Printed Parts Final Cost: $95.47 incl. shipping
My Order From Bolt Depot:
My Order From Misumi USA
8/13
Back from Vacation. Bolt Depot has good deals on individual units of hardware. Often cheaper than McMaster, too. Sourcing hardware today.
8/6
Inspired by work on Hydrafabber to build my own LulzBot. Taz documentation can be found here : download.lulzbot.com. A full build documentation in forum style by rsilvers can be found here: matter-replicator.com. Contact eBay merchant mjrice for affordable printed parts prices ($87 + shipping for all taz components) in case you don't have a 3d printer at hand.
Prelilminary Schedule:
- August: Research and Sourcing
- September: Frame
- October: Electronics
- November: Extrusion, software, testing -> printer ready