Prusa i3

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In late March 2016, I decided to look for a printer to make larger PLA objects than the M3D could handle.  So, I did a lot of research, and decided to try building a Prusa i3 based machine.

I ordered it from AliExpress and it arrived from China in just 9 days (thanks FedEx Express free shipping).

Thanks to videos from Hiboson and Alan’s Way on YouTube, I was able to assemble the printer with very few hiccups.

As I started to use this printer, I quickly found some of the limitations of a low cost printer kit.

Some of the upgrades and additions that I have made for my printer are:

Y-axis Stepper Support:

http://www.thingiverse.com/make:181949

Power Supply Spacer:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1211592

LCD Case – to mount the LCD on the front of the printer:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1179273

Bed Levelling Thumb Wheels:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:16428

Z-axis Stabilizers:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1427944

Compact Bowden Extruder:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:669459

X-Carriage Main Body:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:651517

X-Carriage Extruder Holder:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:547706

 

Currently in Progress:

Adjustable Z Axis End Stop:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1252997

Control Board Cooling Fan Mount:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1623252

Bowden Side Mount:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1646812

Power Supply Switch Module:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1190015

Extruder Support with Proximity Probe Holder:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:889139

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