May.2, 2013
If you just get started and have a thought of building a 3D printer, The Printrbot Simple might be the right product for you. The Printrbot Simple (beta) is described as "an exercise in 3d printing minimalism. It includes only what is needed to get started in the world of 3D printing."
Features:
- 0.1mm resolution (and beyond)
- 100mm cube of printing volume (~3.5″ cube)
- Printrboard electronics
- PLA only (no heat bed)
- Ubis 1.75mm Hotend
- 60lb. test fishing line act as X & Y belt
- 12v 6A laptop style power supply
- Outer dimensions: 7″ x 8″ x 9″
- 5lb. 2oz. total weight
- 1/2 lb 1.75mm PLA filament
(Image: Printrbot)
The price is $299 + shipping, and the first 99 to agree to beta test could get a 17% discount, that is $249. The beta testers are asked to post videos, pictures, tweets, FB, etc about their experience and offer
feedback. Check out the details here.
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But for another $100 you get a real printer. with a usable print bed area. I do not see the point.
CornGolem wrote at 5/2/2013 3:44:38 PM:
100mm3 must be wrong, Jr has >1000cm3
Steve Todd wrote at 5/2/2013 3:02:48 PM:
They still have a way to go. You can get a kit with a heated bed for that http://makibox.com/details/product/A6-HT
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