Custom-3D-Printer

Beginning with a scrapped RepRap printer and possibly whatever other scrap can be salvaged The idea of this project is to design a custom FDM 3D printer in the most Mad Max possible way.

Features:

• Printer should use 1.75mm filament
• Cost should remain under $100
• Prefer to set up for nylon

Dimensions:

• ??? we dont know yet

Salvaged parts:

RepRap:

• Guide rails (x6) Mixed lengths
• Stepper motors (x5)
• Bearings (x6) standard 608
• Threadstock (x14) Mixed lengths
• Bushings (x12) Copper 10mm
• Various small hardware

Need to find/purchase:

• Belts (length presently unknown)
• Acme all thread (Thread)(length)
• Brain (Smoothieboard?)
• Buildplate glass
• Hot end (all metal)

Need to design/make:

• Frame
• buildplate/heater
• Extruder