DIY Makerbot-Style 3D Printer for $250
3D modeling is fun, but it’s 10 times better when you can physically print your creations right at your desk. The problem is, 3D printing is typically extremely expensive. But…Not anymore. Inspired by the MakerBot 3D printer, this DIYer build his own 3D printer for about $250.
Based on the initial pictures, the results are a little messy (you can see various bits of plastic where there shouldn’t be). But, for a first prototype, it’s not bad at all. Check out more of our DIY fabrication projects below:
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April 22nd, 2010
neat to see the printer up here!
unfortunately the ‘messy’ you see on the prints is how they come out from virtually all makerbot and reprap printers
typically you have to clean up loose strands wherever the extruder had to start then stop again. this wouldn’t so much be visible on a large solid object (like the head, above) where there aren’t any columns, but is definitely visible on a challenging print like the rocket. folks are working on fast start and stop extruders to help minimize this issue using stepper motors.
hope that helps!