Hi guys. I have almost zero knowledge of 3D printing and also on using autocad etc etc. however what intrigues me is its boundless potential and am very eager to learn more.

Should i jump the gun and get a preassembled set? Or shud i probably attend some CAD training first?

Any advise is appeciated! Kthxbaiii

You don't need to know autocad in 3D Printing. All you have to know is Sketchup (Free by google) the easiest of 3D drawing and you can start printing with some guidance on the 3D printer's terminology.

Before you get a 3D printer preassembled or unassembled kit, there are a few things you should be clear about before selecting which to buy as there are so many open source 3D printer in the market.

1. Be sure its open source.( Reprap based like Mendel, Prusa...goggle rewrap)(makerbot replicator 1 and 2, TOM (no longer in production but still available by other vendor)
2. IMPORTANT - Firmware support group for the firmware- this is where your printer performance depends on.(My personal favourite Jetty Sailfish)or (the Reprap community)
3. Software features avail.(ReplicatorG- Sailfish Edition) or other from RepRap
4. Build size you require.
5. The motherboard that support the firmware.(Gen4) or (Reprap -Gen 7)
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.(You don't want to know how much $$$).

Thanks for the advise bro.

Just say i choose to build one(i think learning the fundamentals is important) would anyone be interested to guide me? I will of course pay for your service

Another question is what would be capacity that eg. blomker's mendelmax can operate just say at maximum build size?

Tq!

http://portabee3dprinter.com/

and

http://pirate3d.com/

Hi guy,is there any 3D printer enthusist from Sabah here?
2. Is there anyone build Eventorbot 3d printer here as well?

This post has been edited by nimuz: Jun 7 2013, 05:00 AM

sign me up please

i am waiting for PM on the course

you mean clear pla? i need check. now st oversea. reply you when i got back

What is the different in electronics Gen 4 vs Gen 7 that you mentioned in the previous post?

What happened to 5 and 6?

Gen 3 and 4 are Makerbots electronics.
Gen 6 and 7 are RepRap electronics.
Both are from different group but all are open source. There is no Gen5.

So you saying that RepRap just started from Gen 6 onwards? :0

Is one better than the other? Or what are its advantages or disadvantages?

What you would you recommend if we planning to get a set of electronics?
The Makerbot based? or RepRap based?

This is very subjective.
Each has its own advantages.
Repraps has lots of other electronics besides gen 6 or 7. some comes with SD card support. Some better stepper controller. Add on for display for PCless printing.
Makerbots has others electronics besides gen3 and 4. their latest is mightyboard. all comes with sd card. Its also comes with display control for PCless printing.

Lots more. Just google it to learn more.

Read my previous messages for guide.

Hello everyone, and thank goodness that there are ethusiasts on 3D printing in Malaysia.

I would like to propose trying making "Recyclebot", a contraption that recycle plastics into filaments that can be used for 3d printers~

where to buy all these stuff?

I Don't know where to get it locally in my hometown in Sabah, but I guess we can order it online from overseas.

On the other hand for making the Recylebot check this Wiki Link

I am already building one. Recyclebot a very simple contraption.

if possible i want a local shop.

You can get the hardware from local hardware shops.
Electronics depends on what you want. It can just be a simple motor and temp control circuit OR complex electronics using development boards like Arduino Uno for a start.
All this can be bought locally. Arduino can be bought from Rocket Scream or Myduino website.

there is no local shop which can provide all stuff in one shot, yet

For me i still in the mid of discussion become a dealer for Makerbot. The Leadtime from them kills the mood to wait

everyone waiting for you.
u can start without being official dealer?