Modified 3D Printer
Intent & Design Constraints
- Wanted a low cost 3d-printer to learn on, that I could learn with and modify to be better
- Should be:
- Cost-effective
- Popular to have aftermarket support to modify with new parts
How it looked originally
Methods
- Used prior skills from robotics to learn mechanisms
- Read online guides on how it worked
- Joined online groups to seek help and help others
Halfway through an extensive modification of the hot end
Results
- A 3D printer that I learned all about when modifying it, and was able to make reliable and work well