Prusa i3 Development

Original Prusa i3 Build Manual

• http://prusa3d.dozuki.com/c/Prusa_i3_kit

• Prusa P3Steel Build Manual:

http://www.kitprinter3d.com/en/blog/p3steel-assembly-tutorial-c10

• Info on P3Steel: http://reprap.org/wiki/P3Steel

Note that many derivatives may vary from the original.

Folgertech Kit

Kit sells for under $300. This source [1] says auto bed leveling is done readily.

• Review - [2] - calibration is a definite issue.
• Auto level by metal-to-metal contact - [3]

Build Time

• 12 hour build time - [4]

Process

• Forum message - what's the Best Workshop Kit for a 3D printer workshop? 1 day build workshop, as high quality as possible.

• Prusa i3 from Folgertech encouraged.

• SD card or wireless - what additional cost is there?
• We identify the kit

FreeCAD Files

• Prusa Hephestos is available - File:Prusahephestos.fcstd
• See search - [5]

Original Work

• Version used in Prusa workshops - see Readme for source - [6]. Her is the source for the workshop model. [7].

Links

• Prusa i3 Buyer's Guide from RepRap - [8]
• Classifieds - Missouri - [9]

Sourcing with Shipping

• Under $350 for full kit, shipping is 3-5 days - [10]. Uses J Head Nozzle. Ships "i3 rework" design: [11]
  • Review of Replikeo [12]
  • Replikeo BOM - [13]

Sourcing Issues

• According to [14] - cheap chinese J Head counterfeits do not work - so make sure the hot end works
• J Head exists from the original manufacturer - $56 - but shipping is a flat rate. Takes 48 hours to ship, but shipping method is unspecified. Need to contact seller to see if they can provide fast shipping.

Communication

• Josef (Prusa),

We will be doing a Prusa i3 workshop March 19.

1. Can you share some of your expertise in running workshops - do you have your process documented anywhere?

2. Which source of the Prusa i3 do you recommend as the best version to use for a workshop?

3. Are you in a position to/ interested in coming to the USA to run a workshop with OSE?

Marcin