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daijoubu
post Jun 22 2012, 10:03 AM

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Didnt know there is a reprap thread in LYN! ^^

QUOTE(blomker @ Jun 20 2012, 11:29 PM)
When I first started building RepRap 3D Printers, the main challenge I faced was sourcing the required parts to successfully build one.
Either the parts were too expensive or the shipping fee from overseas was so high that I felt it was not worth paying.

We need more RepRap builders in Malaysia and start sharing knowledge and helping each other with machine build.  Print the plastic parts of a Prusa Mendel or Huxley for your friend or neighbour
and help him/her replicate another machine.  Print some more extra to sell it to our fellow Malaysians so that others can build one as well.  Replicate, replicate & replicate...that is what RepRap is all about.

Blomker Industries is based in Malaysia.  Our aim is to enable Malaysians in building their own RepRap 3D Printers by supplying high quality parts at affordable prices. 
Taking advantage of our efficient yet affordable national courier service the Poslaju, Malaysians RepRap enthusiasts can now easily order parts and get it at their doorstep within days. 

Visit our web store at http://www.blomker.com
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Good to see this, although its still pretty sparse, but Im sure more things will be up soon.
Hoping to see some other things such as T2.5 belts, etc.


I've set up a Mendel kit i bought from Singapore 3 months ago. Took me 2 weeks to set it up. Managed to get movement in all axis, but before i could start setting up the software and calibrating, I had to leave on a business trip for 3 months. Until now the printer is still at home, waiting to be finished and start printing.

I've also already purchased the LM8UU bearings from China. Just waiting for the printer to start printing and I would upgrade parts to v2. Next step then would be to change the beltings. Both linear bearings and beltings contributes to the most improvement in quality of a print. Lastly I will consider to make a Ord typeprinter with aluminium extrusions =D.

Happy to see the scene in Malaysia is getting more crowded thumbup.gif. Hopefully this will encourage more local suppliers =D.
daijoubu
post Jun 22 2012, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(storm88 @ Jun 22 2012, 11:11 AM)
Thanks

took some look into that imodela. It's a cnc milling platform isn't it? It's so small blink.gif

talk about the DLP projected 3d printer,
After i had my machine implimented, i will get a hand into that to try it out. Just wonder what kind of mix the plastic Resin is. They don't reveal the formula yet ( i mean the designer)
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I think that dude already been offered big money by corporations thats why not much updates from him.
Any photopolymer resin should be a good starting point, but gotta beware of the handling of such materials, especially the fumes they release. Besides that, they wont have as good mechanical properties as abs/pla, but at least DLP printing can allow for high resolution printing parts.

I've tried searching for a photopolymer source before in malaysia, and there arent much. I read that some ink pad stamping companies might have em, but not much progress. Finally end in i settled for mendel tongue.gif
daijoubu
post Jun 22 2012, 11:51 PM

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QUOTE(storm88 @ Jun 22 2012, 10:55 PM)
With such a small motor, i doubt it able to perform more than 100watts of load. It can mill/engrave soft materials only.
that machine cost $892 USD. Herm... i don't think it's worth it
Actually, during my transformation works, i found mounting a milling motor into Repraps isn't as easy as spelling ABC... cry.gif

encountered:

1. Motor Size
You need to know the exact speed needed to engrave/mill the working material. So provided with the speed/torque needed to mill/engrave the work, the size of the motor is different
(my target design for the load must at least able to mill iron/alu)

2. Vibration
whenever the motor start to spin, no matter with load or no load, there is vibration. If i just simply load a motor onto Repraps, the error will be at 1mm or more (that's a big no no for me). So i had to change the default design of repraps to another level, in order to stabilize the milling head.

btw, my line is very slow tonight, can't upload the picture for the various kind of filament i have
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You should start with wood or better still foam.
If you want to go until alu/iron, you will need much more stronger frame than what a reprap is made off.
I believe there are some DIY router kits or guides to make a router. Perhaps you can check those out before moving on to CNC?

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post Sep 14 2012, 12:58 AM

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QUOTE(moiskyrie @ Sep 13 2012, 09:36 PM)
the device can print until how height, weight, long?
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Depending on the printer print bed size and also height of z axis.
Typically, about 15cm x 15cm x 10cm for a normal reprap printer
daijoubu
post Apr 2 2015, 10:56 AM

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Hi all smile.gif. I have on my hands a brand new Makerbot Replicator Mini that I would like to sell off. If anyone is interested feel free to PM me. Thanks!

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?act=ST&f...0#entry73728406
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post Apr 3 2015, 06:32 PM

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edit: wrong post!

This post has been edited by daijoubu: Apr 3 2015, 06:52 PM
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post Jun 11 2015, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(zenix @ Jun 3 2015, 05:07 PM)
let's say for a beginer with rm3000 budget
where to get one without the hassle of buying it from overseas?
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I have a Makerbot Replicator Mini for sale. Usual price is RM4999 but I might consider letting it go for the cheap although might still be above your budget. But being a fully built system, it would be easier for a beginner to use than to get a Reprap smile.gif
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post Jun 11 2015, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(altan @ Jun 11 2015, 01:18 PM)
I only have a budget of around 2k for my next printer. Where did you get the mini if you didn't intend on using it?
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Ah I helped my company win it during a competition and they gave it to me instead but now I think it might be too underutilised if I were to use it so I prefer to exchange it for something more useful.
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post Jun 11 2015, 05:31 PM

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QUOTE(zenix @ Jun 11 2015, 05:08 PM)
whats the difference between that and a reprap?  rclxub.gif
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A reprap is a modular 3D printer that comes mainly in kit form and has to be assembled. It is the cheapest way to enter into 3D printing smile.gif, but it involves a lot of patience and skill to build it correctly before you can start getting good prints.
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post Jun 11 2015, 07:57 PM

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QUOTE(zenix @ Jun 11 2015, 05:42 PM)
oh cool....so your unit is PNP?
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Yup it's PNP, minimal setup smile.gif

QUOTE(altan @ Jun 11 2015, 06:45 PM)
Then you must be the guy who won first prize in the company category. I was the second place guy in the individual category.  biggrin.gif
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Yup! Grats to you! thumbup.gif small world =D

 

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