DIY RepRap 3D Printer for Beginners – Part 1: Build

• Intro & Step 1: Build Top Plates
• Step 2: Build Linear Sleds
• Step 3: Build Extruder Sled
• Step 4: Build Extruder
• Step 5: Build Z-axis
• Step 6:Finishing Touches

Step 6: Finishing touches

1) Use Command strips to adhere the glass build plate to the wooden support. This will allow easy removal of the build plate.

Figure 22: Glass Plate Adhered to Wooden Support Plate

You may also need to sand certain parts in order to get the full range of motion.

Part 1 covered the physical build of the printer. We began by overviewing our design. Then, we cut out the wooden parts and connected the necessary hardware to each piece. All electronics and coding as well as setting up the belts will be covered in Part 2.

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