ORD Bot Hadron Inquiries - Help Appreciated
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 8:14 pm
Hello Everyone,
I've become interested in the realm of 3D printing, and being a 3D Artist / Electronics hobbyist, it's peaked my interest. I came across this and was immediately amazed at it's solid build and that it could produce 200 microb print resolution at the 200mm/second, especially at it's price point. I'm very interested in trying to get one of these, problem is, I don't know where to begin. I'm very unfamiliar with the components of a 3D printer, and I understand that the low-priced version of this is a mechanical platform. I have been all over the net it seems, and still am very vague on the parts I need besides the mechanical platform, and also have read some stuff about different options as far as heatbeds, heatends, and extruder a go. How do I know what to invest in? Can I buy faster / better motors for faster print speeds, better extruders for higher resolution prints, and better heat beds (I've read on cheaper 3D printers sometimes the material doesn't stick to the base and can ruin a print)?
I'd be very grateful for any advice on getting started, I'd love to learn this stuff. What are the standard options for motors, heat beds, extruders, etc. and what are some high-end options? I'd be interested in investing extra money if it'll increase quality, or speed in any way.
I should mention that I'd be interested in printing out mechanical parts, as well as 3D artistic designs, if that makes any difference.
Thank you in advance,
- Jeff
I've become interested in the realm of 3D printing, and being a 3D Artist / Electronics hobbyist, it's peaked my interest. I came across this and was immediately amazed at it's solid build and that it could produce 200 microb print resolution at the 200mm/second, especially at it's price point. I'm very interested in trying to get one of these, problem is, I don't know where to begin. I'm very unfamiliar with the components of a 3D printer, and I understand that the low-priced version of this is a mechanical platform. I have been all over the net it seems, and still am very vague on the parts I need besides the mechanical platform, and also have read some stuff about different options as far as heatbeds, heatends, and extruder a go. How do I know what to invest in? Can I buy faster / better motors for faster print speeds, better extruders for higher resolution prints, and better heat beds (I've read on cheaper 3D printers sometimes the material doesn't stick to the base and can ruin a print)?
I'd be very grateful for any advice on getting started, I'd love to learn this stuff. What are the standard options for motors, heat beds, extruders, etc. and what are some high-end options? I'd be interested in investing extra money if it'll increase quality, or speed in any way.
I should mention that I'd be interested in printing out mechanical parts, as well as 3D artistic designs, if that makes any difference.
Thank you in advance,
- Jeff