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Reddit mentions of Printrbot Simple 2014 3D Printer Kit, PLA Filament, 1.75mm Ubis Hot End, 4" x 4" x 4" Build Volume
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Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of Printrbot Simple 2014 3D Printer Kit, PLA Filament, 1.75mm Ubis Hot End, 4" x 4" x 4" Build Volume. Here are the top ones.
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- Kit for 3D printer that fabricates objects from G-code instructions using PLA thermoplastic filament
- Open platform for ease of access with machined aluminum and laser-cut birch wood frame construction and an aluminum alloy print bed
- Builds objects to maximum dimensions of 4 x 4 x 4 inches/102 x 102 x 102 mm (H x W x D)
- Vertical (Z-axis) resolution of 100 microns (0.10 mm)
- 6061 aluminum print bed provides a level build surface that will not warp
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Printrbot Simple 2014 3D Printer Kit, PLA Filament, 1.75mm Ubis Hot End, 4" x 4" x 4" Build Volume Printrbot http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HLSR0O8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_83nMub124XYMY
This is the updated version of what I have but I'm not sure why it jumped in price.
You should look for one that is inexpensive, from an established company like Printrbot, and if possible built it yourself. I don't know about other printers but mine will break on occasion and it's awesome to know exactly what to fix.
The printer also has a great online community that can offer some help for getting started but for the most part I've had to figure stuff out on my own. For this reason feel free to message me problems if you end up getting one because I was stuck on a very simple problem for two days.
I wish I could provide a better link but right now it looks like most models are above $400. Personally I would shop around a lot before choosing your printer.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HLSR0O8?pc_redir=1395299178&robot_redir=1
The 2013 is no longer available, but the new one (better Extruder) is $349
Non-Mobile Link for people on computers.
Your best bet is this printer on Amazon $350 and good reviews.
Trust me that this is actually a decent start.
The cheapest 'source yourself' printer I've seen yet is the SmartRap. I'll print all parts myself, but the motors, hotend, electronics, screws, rods and other bits still add up to at LEAST $250.
I would HIGHLY recommend the $350 Printrbot Simple. (http://printrbot.com/shop/printrbot-simple/) It's the one I use and have had a lot of fun with it. It's a kit, so you build it yourself. Took me 4 hours on a Saturday, and my family was floored when I showed it to them, and started printing the next day. You can print up to about 4 inches tall, wide and long. Here is a pic of some of my recent creations :) http://imgur.com/JFM6QHx
amazon reviews: http://www.amazon.com/Printrbot-Simple-Printer-Filament-1-75mm/dp/B00HLSR0O8
Actually i'm probably going to make an exoskeleton next. This hasn't been done before like the exoskeleton has (although still just prototyping except for a few models) so I thought I'd start with this.
I have also wanted a robot arm forever like this so it's fun as hell to work on!
I'm probably going to get a Printrbot Simple for starters. It'll take some calibration but that's ok. I like the idea of a kit and all that. That's part of the fun with this project anyway, learning as I go.