@altan just wondering, will prusa i3 give the same quality as the consumer printer ?

where can i order all the stuff except for the main body ... they use Full acrylic frame i was thinking to make mine full metal frame

The most budge friendly RepRap is still the Prusa i3. There are not many RepRap variants sold in Malaysia other than the Mendel, Rostock/kossel, and Prusa. On the other hand, if you have the budget for anything more than 2.5k then I would recommend getting a consumer 3D printer that's fully assemble (if you are not the adventurous type). Just note that a lot of these desktop 3D printer vary in price and the price absolutely does not guarantee reliablility. Even an expensive Makerbot can get jams and print issues compared to cheaper clones like the Flashforge for the same specs.

My advice is to read up about 3D printers first or ask about other people experience before deciding on getting a 3D printer.

If you just want to print a few things, then I would recommend using a 3D printing service as seen in my signature below. 

A RepRap can achieve consumer grade prints by sourcing quality hardware (linear rods, lead screws, frame, electronics, design, etc) and optimising the settings for the electronics and firmware. In other words, RepRap aren't consumer grade printers unless you intentionally put in the time, money, and effort to redesign and build a consumer grade RepRap printer. RepRap gives you the basic framework to barely print something but a lot of development is needed to make it a great 3D printer.

I always have second thought about buying a kit from any seller because theses kits may have parts that aren't up to standard.

Also, hihi recently built a Prusa i3 steel and he might be able to share some insights on his printer. If he is still active.

Hi, im new in this field. Been reading/researching the printer but seem i lost in track. Any recommendation 3D printer for new entry user?

Recently busy, who interest to build their own printer can just ask here. Sure i will share my experience here.

Hey guys, sharing my 3d printing project... WIP.

Dev page details:  Foldable drone racer
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Hey guys, sharing my 3d printing project... WIP.

Dev page details:  Foldable drone racer
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How strong is the print plastic strength? Have you test the strength, rigid etc?

I was thinking of changing the plastic parts on the frame in my prusa i3 to pure aluminium. X-axis motor mount plastic holding the LM8UU broke. No big deal , can just print another one but I thought perhaps changing it to all aluminum would look better.
Has anyone done it before or know if any company sells it?

How did the x-axis motor mount break? Was the plastic part printed with ABS or PLA?

Aluminium would be expensive and probably some machine shops may not make it for you considering the design of the part. I don't think any company would stock Prusa i3 printable parts in aluminum.

I guess there were many times the z axis limit switch wasnt aligned properly so when the print head crash the bed causing stress on the plastic part holding the lm8uu.

Havent visit this thread and play with my 3D printer for a while. How is everyone around here?

I also really hate it when the hotend crashes into the build plate. I think better if the part breaks or else if it keeps going without stopping, the aluminum couplers will deform from continuous stretching.
Thread activity died down a while a go. Now picking up speed I think. 

Me currently busy fulfilling 3D printing orders from clients. 

A little overloaded right now and its almost time for me to buy a second 3D printer.

Nice to hear business is good for you! Maybe one day you can make a 3D printer supply bussiness! Easy for us to get good local stuffs hehehe

Anyone here has done a core xy 3d printer build?

Thinking of taking apart my prusa i3 to build one using aluminium extrusion.

Nope but I have seen someone made a small 3D printer with that design. Why don't you buy a new set of linear rods and bearings instead of dismantling the Prusa i3. You can sell the assembled Prusa i3 to someone who wants to get into RepRap quickly.

Also, you might need to purchase really long GT2 timing belt since the corexy design utilizes long belt lengths. The belt follows along the 3 sides of the printer frame and loops on towards the centre so, the length depends on the perimeter of the printer size.