i doubt so. they "Expect" it to be come.
looking for CNC machines, the most basic and smallest available for Enterprise/industrial usage still cost more than 3K usd per unit.

so...Now Where are the guys who said CNC machine will below Sub 2K at the time?

I just bought a makerbot2x. Still have alot of issues with hardware and software reliability.

Own a reprap too. Hope to see more enthusiasts here.

This post has been edited by erichigc: Oct 19 2021, 01:33 AM

Marketbot seems tad expensive, how good is it?

Two 3d printer? i can only "dream" of having one right now. About the makerbot2x, do you still have to do all the calibration and all stuff like that when it arrive? It comes assembled right?

hi all,

im new to this 3d printing and looking to buy a completely assembled unit . Planning to use for my quadcopter parts and perhaps designing my own quadcopter .

is there any ready-to-use 3d printer available?

Im interested with this model for its bigger 8 x 8 x 8 inch built volume :

http://printrbot.com/shop/assembled-printrbot-plus/

Do this model comes pre-calibrated?

thanks

no

makerbot 2x is a dual nozzle, dual color printer. Most 3D printers needs calibration/advise to calibrate. But honestly i never use makerbot, so i not sure about it.

Yes, current MKBs are came prebuilt

most Reprap based 3d printer has small printing size. 20 cubic centimeters is the standard maximum output of the repraps.

from the link provided, it looks like a Lasered Wood base machine. Well, IMO i won't recommend that as Wood is lower in durability as it would got crack much easier than ABS based plastic (off course, if harder wood is used, it will even stronger than any plastic!)

Hi everyone,

Need advice here. Lets assume I buy a 3d printer from US and they shipped over here......any idea if there are :-

1) any taxes if it is un-assembled (Kit form)

2) Where can i buy PLA or ABS filaments in Malaysia?

Would appreciate your kind advice here.

Thanks man.

Regards,

BC

Need some advise,

Is it possible for me to DIY a 3D printer here? I have some component like motor, driver, belt, pulley etc. No problem with the mechanical parts from finding 1 till design it.

The only part that I don't have is controller and the software. And know how to wire up to the controller.

Is it possible to DIY?

refer to your question:
1. No, 3D printer is not taxable

2. I sell/distribute them in Malaysia (only 3mm available at the moment )

Electronic wise, if you are refer to adruino Electronic Gen 1~3, yes i think u can diy locally.

for software, there are quite many open source one.
Most importantly, you need to find one to supply you the printed parts and the vitamins

Thanks.

Is there any local website or somebody that I can hook up with to consult?

I m noob at the electronic side. For mechanical and eletrical side, not a problem.

What printed parts and the vitamins I need?

Excellent Storm88,

Glad you can supply the cool stuff. Atleast I know now where to get direct from ....btw can u kindly pm me how much is it?

Pls advice ?

Txs.

Bc

hi bro.
that kind of CNC is for what kind of material?

I personally own a MakerBot Thing-O-Matic. Advice on buying.
1. Be sure its open source.
2. IMPORTANT - Firmware support group for the firmware- this is where your printer performance depends on.(My personal favourite Jetty Sailfish)
3. Software features avail.(ReplicatorG- Sailfish Edition)
4. Build size your require.
5. The motherboard that support the firmware.(Gen4)
6. Print quality. Current common nozzle size 0.4mm(there are also untested sizes available in the market 0.1,0.2,0.3)
7. Plastic Filament 1.75mm. This is your consumables. Comes in 1kg spool.
PS: I personally build these Printers. Current experimental 400mmx320mm build size.

Have a look At Jetty Sailfish GoogleGroup for solution on your Replicator2X. I personally don't like Replicator 2X as its not open source.

I disagree. MY Makerbot TOM has been with me more than a year. It has no cracks. Still performing perfectly. LOL it still look good on wood.

I bought my makerbot TOM from US. But our idiot Kastam have to tax it. It not much anyways. less than RM100. Assemble or un-assemble its still taxable because its declare as electronic equipment. Unless the merchant declare it some other things.

I personally buy my filaments from ebays or Mbot3d(Currently cheapest in the market US200 for 10kg = 10 spool). I also build my own filament recycler still in progress. (RecycleBot)

Yes. The latest board available for arduino base is GEN 4. If you need advice I can be of help

For your INFO. Today market 3D printer no longer uses 3mm filament. We are using 1.75mm filaments.