My first was the wooden box models with 2 heads.? This was 3
years ago.? $500 from So. El Monte Ca.
I made it simpler, removed a head and changed the extruder.??
Works good now.
Now I bought 2 more Hictops as kits.? I bought several extra
parts as well a all metal extrusion head on eBay.
The Hictop brand on eBay is THE BEST for the money.? Get the ALL
Aluminum model.? I got one because
it was repackaged and had some used parts.? At that time $229.?
My friend bought several too.? Before he paid
$2k for a popular brand the doesn't make as big parts.
You can get them for about $300.?? You just can't beat them.? You
have to build them.? I took days and had problems.
My friend spent a few hours!?? On a new one get 24 V PS, older
was 12V like mine.? Get Auto Zero sensor too.
Some models they sold had the Z axes rods with just a simple
thread.? Get the one with the Square thread.
But, I got changed mine for less than $20 by buying the Square
ones and retrofitted.
I don't know about the filament counter, not needed.? They are
programed with Arduino.? Just like Raduino!
I have programmed my several times, in fact I changed the whole
board out when I had programming problems.
There is quite a learning curve.? There is a yahoo group and
"Henry" is very helpful!
I also use Simply3D to convert STL files to print files.? Would
never go back to the Free programs!
I would not like to be in the 3D printer business competing with
these!? I a going to give my classic wooden box to a friend.
Mike, WA6ISP
On 6/20/2017 6:41 AM, R S via Groups.Io
wrote:
What
3D printer are you folks using and sites or are they purchased
locally to you? ?What are they priced at?
Thanks
Ron. KJ4FFG?
On Tuesday, June
20, 2017, 09:25, Michael Hagen <motdog@...>
wrote:
I also used supports, the big Knob is hollowed
out some places. I made
2, both came out perfect.? Simply3D makes me an Expert!
Takes a exacto knife to dig out the supports.
I love that program.? If you don't have a 6-32 tap, you can
heat up a
long 6-32 screw (held in vice grips) and thread the holes.
Mike, WA6ISP
