actress of pakistan

It looks like some sort of K8200 clone or re-brandedimported machine from Philippines. It is sold for 100 000 Philippine Peso which is almost 2200 USD. I have a filing that any Philippino interested in buying it could build a better printer for less money. On other hand, maybe it's hard to import parts into Philippines.



Technical specifications:

• Linear ball bearings: 8 and 10 mm
• Technology: FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) for PLA and ABS
• Power supply: 15 V / 6.5 A max.
• Standard USB 2.0 to Mini 5pin
• Dimensions of printable area: 200 x 200 x 200mm
• Typical printing speed: 100 mm/s
• Maximum print speed: 150 to 300 mm/s (depending on the object to be printed)
• Extrusion nozzle: 0.5 mm
• Extrusion thermistor: NTC 100K
• Extruded aluminum profiles: 20 mm wide
• Movement: 4 Wantai Stepper Motor
• Printer Dimension: 600mm x 430mm x 580mm (L x W x H)
• Packaging Dimension: 650mm x 515mm x 640mm (L x W x H)

Resolution:

• Nominal mechanical resolution: 
• X and Y: 0.015 mm (smallest step the printing plate can move in the X and Y direction) 
• Z: 0.781 µm (smallest step the printing plate can move in the Z direction)
• Nominal printing resolution: 
• Wall thickness (X,Y): 0.5 mm 
• Layer thickness (Z): 0.20 - 0.25 mm
• Software: Repetier version 0.84 and up
• included: 5m PLA filament black sample
• Tested in: Windows 7 and Windows XP

 http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products&type=view&sid=18967&main=167

While searching for other unique non-catresian designs of 3d printers I stumbled on Feather 3d printer on RepRap Forums made by Jeff Kerr.




The overall build area is 35 square inches (225 square centimeters), with a Z axis range of some 5".
Source: http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,214837,214859

Paulo Gonçalves from Portugal developed an interesting cool-looking non-Cartesian 3d printer: the RepRap Tuga. I hope we will get more details soon, detailed build guide and successful prints! Kudos Paulo!

They presented following 3d printers and technologies:

ChefJet™ Series - an entirely new, kitchen-ready 3D printer category for edibles. The first two printers in the series are the monochrome, countertop ChefJet 3D printer and the full-color, larger format ChefJet Pro 3D printer. Both are expected to ship in the second quarter of 2014.









CeraJet™ - a 3D printer extending our 3D printing portfolio to the ancient artisanal craft of pottery and ceramics. The CeraJet prints intricate and detailed ceramic objects fast using our ColorJet Printing (CJP) technology, that are ready for glazing and firing. It is expected to ship in the second half of 2014.

From the Shenzhen manufacturing center of the world come two new 3d printers. Yes, yes, another day, another new 3d printer.

X-Master 3d printer

Tecnical specifications:

• 280x240x200 mm large build volume 
• best layer solution of 0.05mm 
• printing speed up to 300cm³
• X-Master is a Plug-and-play device and has an automatic-lock system for safety
• Automatic-lock system ensuring the safety for your kids or pets
• Three shortcut buttons on the body: Print/Door Up/Door Down
• 3.5" HD LCD touch screen for controlling the printing process
• Free and optimised printing software
• >120 hours super long continuous printing

New and smaller Replicator Mini with build volume of:

10.0 L x 10.0 W x 12.5 H cm
3.9 L x 3.9 W x 4.9 H in

It also marks MakerBots entry into low cost, more affordable, 3d printers sector.

New large volume 3d printer model from MakerBot: Replicator Z18.

It has big printing volume :

30.5 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H CM
12.0 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H IN
2,592 CUBIC INCHES

The Replicator Z18 also has heated and closed build chamber.

It will be shipped in spring of 2014.

Video of Replicator Z18:





































It is priced at 6499 USD

http://store.makerbot.com/replicator-z18

MakerBot also presented the new Replicator fifth generation 3d printer:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-makerbot-replicator-5th-generation.html

And smaller Replicator Mini:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/makerbot-replicator-mini-3d-printer.html

From video description:

MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis introduces the fifth generation MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer, now available at http://www.makerbot.com/replicator
Today, we're excited to announce the latest addition to the MakerBot 3D Ecosystem. Introducing the all-new fifth-generation MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer! Built from the ground up, the MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer defines a new standard in reliability, quality, and ease of use.

All fifth-generation MakerBot 3D Printers are powered by the MakerBot Replicator 3D Printing Platform, which offers amazing features like:

• A groundbreaking user interface equipped with a 3.5" full-color LCD display
• An on-board camera for remote print monitoring and easy sharing
• The easily swappable and replaceable MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder, which detects filament absence and automatically pauses your print
• An assisted leveling system to make leveling your build plate easier than ever

The MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer is powerful enough for professionals, affordable enough for everyone, and completely integrated with the ever-expanding MakerBot 3D Ecosystem. We can't wait to see what you make!

It is priced at 2899 USD.

They alos announced Replicators big brother: the Replicator Z18 large volume 3d printer

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/makerbot-replicator-z18-large-volume-3d.html

and smaller version: the Replicator Mini:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/makerbot-replicator-mini-3d-printer.html


This Makerbot Replicator Smart Extruder looks interesting. It's features are:

• Easy to swap or replace
• Detects filament absence and automatically
• pauses your print
• Sends notifications to MakerBot Desktop and
• MakerBot Mobile apps

Technical specifications:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRINTING

PRINT TECHNOLOGY
FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING

BUILD VOLUME
25.2 L X 19.9 W X 15.0 H CM
[9.9 X 7.8 X 5.9 IN]

7,522 CUBIC CENTIMETERS
[456 CUBIC INCHES]

LAYER RESOLUTION
100 MICRONS [0.0039 IN]

FILAMENT DIAMETER
1.75 MM [0.069 IN]

FILAMENT COMPATIBILITY
MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT
LARGE SPOOL
.9 KG [2.0 LB]

NOZZLE DIAMETER
0.4 MM [0.015 IN]

DIMENSIONS

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
52.8 L X 44.1 W X 41.0 H CM
[20.8 L X 17.4 W X 16.2 H IN]

PRODUCT WEIGHT
~16 KG [~35 LBS]

SHIPPING WEIGHT
(INCLUDES ACCESSORY KIT) ~18 KG [~39 LBS ]

MECHANICAL

BUILD PLATFORM
GLASS

SOFTWARE

SUPPORTED FILE TYPES
STL, OBJ, THING, MAKERBOT

OPERATING SYSTEMS
WINDOWS (7+)
MAC OS X (10.7+)
LINUX (UBUNTU 12.04+)
CONNECTIVITY
USB AND ETHERNET
(WI-FI COMING SOON)

ELECTRICAL

POWER REQUIREMENTS
100–240V, 50–60 HZ
~1.75A MAX, 150W

By Flow is suitcase foldable 3d printer. Not much information is available ...






















http://3dbyflow.com/

It was listed as one of the 3d printers that inspired design of Mowi 3d printer, so I decided to note it here ... just in case it disappears from the web ...

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/mowi-foldable-open-source-3d-printer.html

Cool open source portable and foldable 3d printer made from lasercut plywood ...

From RepRap wiki description:

The Mowi Printer is a foldable 3d printer, folded flat it is small, but opened up it can print big and with two materials. It also has a display for standalone printing. The Mowi printer is still under development so expect the files to change. I also did some manual changes that are not reflected in the files yet.
At the moment there is no build manual yet. I hope there is enough information to get you started on building your own Mowi printer. In the Step Assembly on Github you can see how everything fits together. Let me know when you start building so we can work on the documentation together. You can post any issues on the github. All help in improving the design and/or the documentation is very very welcome.

Technical specifications:

• Printing Size: 260mm x 200mm x 195mm
• Folded size: 400mm x 330mm x 86mm
• Printed Parts: 10
• Lasercut parts: 21
• Bought Parts: ???
• Filament Size: 1.75mm
• Electronics: RAMPS 1.4
• Firmware: Marlin

https://github.com/Mowi/MowiPrinter

http://reprap.org/wiki/Mowi_printer

There is a video tutorial on how to build similar suitcase mobile 3d printer here:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-build-portable-3d-printer-in.html

Bonsai Mini 3d printer from Japan. Most of the information is in Japanese, so if you want to use google translate go to:

http://kibi-dango.jp/info.php?type=items&id=I0000010




https://www.facebook.com/bonsailab

From Utrecht in Netherlands comes Felix 3d printer in version 3.0. MAKE magazine awarded the Felix v2.0 with the title Surprisehit of 2014.

Felix v3.0 3d printer in single and dual extruder versions

Felix is priced from: €1,499.00 to: €1,648.50 depending on specifications and options.

Felix 3d printer v3.0 technical specifications:

The benefits:

• More reliable printing. Print your objects with more precision

• Higher quality at higher speeds. Due to increased stiffness of parts, higher accelerations are possible.

• Machine safety. The assembled printer meets the CE safety regulations.

• Optional dual extrusion. Print your objects with two colors or with special water soluble support material. This option is somewhat experimental. The mechanics is ready, but software requires some further development.

• Last but not least, you can upgrade your own printer to the latest revision. Upgrade kits will be available

Specifications:

• Power max 220W

• Voltage 110-240V, automatically adjusting powersupply

• Nozzle diameter 0.35mm

• Build volume (x, y, z) (255, 205, 235) mm, When printing where dual extrusion is required, the buildvolume reduces to 240mm. But when printing with a dual head and only using one of the two nozzles the x range is 255

• Layer height 50 micron to 300 micron

• Heated bed temperature range 0 - 95 degC, When isolating bottom temp can go upto 115 degC. Ultra light aluminum sandwich plate.

• Nozzle temperature range 0- 275degC

• Axes positioning resolution (x, y, z) (50,50,10) micron

• Display unit 20x4 character display, for assembled printer this is standard included. 

• Stand alone printing MicroSD card reader integrated into electronics board. So stand-alone printing is possible even without the display unit

The printer is designed in the following modules:
Frame module:

• Extruded aluminum frame parts

• Easy connectors, the frame is assembled by just screwing 6 hex bolts

X (moving head) and Y (moving table) module:

• Linear ball bearing

• Printed parts

• Toothbelt

• Pulley

• Opto-sensor

• NEMA 17 motor

• Heated bed

Z-axis module:

• Linear ball bearing

• Printed parts

• Precision machined trapezium lead screw with bronze nut

• Opto-sensor

• NEMA 17 motor 

Extruder/Hot-End module: (this is multiplied by two when you have a dual extruder printer)

• Hot End

• 2x Fan

• NEMA 17 motor 

Electronics module:

• FELIXprinters electronics

• 3x opto-sensors

• 1.8m USB cable

• Power cable

• Display Unit included

Miscelleaneous parts:

• Tie wraps

• Bolts and nuts

• Handle

• 12V 250W Powersupply FlexATX

Company page:

http://shop.felixprinters.com/printer-kits.html

Another delta Kickstarter. BI v2.0 comes with some powerful features and affordable price.

From Kickstarter description:

The BI V2.0 capably produces very large 300 mm diameter X 300 mm height prints and features an amazing print quality (Be sure to read more about the definition of a true delta build volume below). Our design can support up to triple extrusion and can print virtually any 1.75 mm filament extruding at up to 240 degrees Celsius (PLA/ABS/Nylon etc.). The most unique aspect of the BI V2.0 is our innovative approach towards a self-replicating design which permits the simple creation of extremely precise movement. The end result: the highest standards of print quality. The self-replicating design of the BI V2.0 empowers you to create your own machine and share this technology with your family and friends. Once you receive the BI V2.0, you can print, improve upon and share components so that anyone can build their own printer at a very low cost.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1784037324/bi-v20-a-self-replicating-high-precision-3d-printe

http://bootsindustries.com/shop/biv2/

Comparison table of BI v 2.0 vs. Deltaprintr whereby BI wins

BI v2.0 print results

Electromagnetic automatic leveling probe is standard in every unit

From Kickstarter page:

Rather than mechanical endstops the RappiDelta Jr. utilises slotted optical sensors which prove more repeatable homing and ultimately better prints. One of my stretch goals is to be able to offer auto bed leveling to further enhance the functionality and ease of use.
The remainder of the mechanical parts can be assembled quickly and easily with a couple of hex keys.
Once assembled the printer can print on a 17cm diameter circle and up to 17cm tall. These dimensions have been chosen based on my experience of what is actually reasonable to print as well as being based on a similar size to other entry level printers. In future you can increase the build volume by using longer uprights, and if required longer delta arms. The basic model has no bed heater and as such is limited to printing PLA (this is actually my preferred plastic!) but other options are available to allow the printing of ABS and other plastics that need bed heating. There is also an option to have an SD Card reader and LCD control panel to allow printing without a PC, something that I have found invaluable when developing my prints as it allows on the fly adjustments.

This delta projects wants to deliver cheap simple printer, with few easily assembled printable frame parts.




Junior has a bigger parent:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/rappidelta-large-print-area-delta-3d.html

Company page:

http://www.rappidelta.com/

Junior had a (canceled) Kickstarter:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1734895403/rappidelta-jr-ultra-low-price-3d-printer-for-every

Every day I find more deltas. Here is Rappidelta by David Akers, large volume aluminum frame delta 3d printer which can print in printvolume up to 40cm X 40cm X 40cm.




Rappidelta can also 3d scan objects:




Company page:

http://www.rappidelta.com/

Rappidelta Kickstarter campaign page:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1734895403/rappidelta-large-format-delta-3d-printer-join-the




Rappidelta has a smaller, simpler version:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/rappidelta-jr-low-cost-simple-delta-3d.html

Big and Cheap!

From Zion16 Kickstarter campaign page:

The goal is to create and mass produce large scale 3D printers in a sort-of self replicating fashion. I am working on completing the 16" prototype which will be capable of printing enormous objects up to 16"x16"x32"(see below).
I want to keep these printers affordable because I feel they need to be in the hands of creators and people who would use them to innovative.
Unfortunately 3d printers of this size cost around $1200 so I want to do better. I want to make and produce these printers for under $800 and make it so that they are both easy to use and affordable. I have been working with 3d Printers for about 2 years now and it has consumed all of my time. I am constantly tweaking or coming up with a new way of doing something with 3D printing.

Artifex technical specifications:

Print technology: Fused Filament Fabrication
Build Space
- W × D × H: 230 × 310 × 190 mm (9 × 12.2 × 7.5 in)
- Volume: 13,547 cm3 (827 in3, 2X the volume of MakerBot® ReplicatorTM 2)
(Note: MakerBot and Replicator are registered marks or trademarks of MakerBot Industries, LLC.)
- Height extendable to 220 mm (8.7 in) in the middle of X-axis for additional 198 × 310 × 30 mm (1,841 cm3, or 112 in3) space
Layer resolution: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)
Nozzle diameter: 0.35 mm (0.014 in)
Print materials: 1.75 mm PLA and ABS
Speed
- Top print speed: 150 mm/sec (infill or inner perimeter), 100 mm/sec (outer perimeter)
- Top non-print speed: 300 mm/sec
Acceleration
- Top print acceleration: 3000 mm/sec2 (infill), 1500 mm/sec2 (perimeter)
- Top non-print acceleration: 300 mm/sec2
Electronical
Power requirements:  110/220 VAC
Electronics: RAMBo
Hot-end: MakerGear hot-end with 0.35mm nozzle
Heated bed: 24V 200W heated bed up to 120°C
Cooling fans: Three 24V cooling fans for filament drive, print surface, and electronics
Mechanical
Overall dimension: W × D × H: 484 × 482 × 480 mm (19 × 19 × 19 in)
Weight: 11 Kg (24 lb)
Frame: Aluminum extrusions
Motion

Kossel design and Mini Kosseel are often around, for some reason I forgot to make a post about it. So here it is ...




Design Goals from the Kossel page:

• Zero backlash.
• type: Delta printer
• Speed: 320 mm/s in all 3 directions.
• Resolution: 100 steps/mm in all 3 directions.
• Repeatability: better than 0.03 mm (30 micron)
• Build volume: cylindrical, 170mm diameter, 240mm height.
• Footprint: triangle, 300 mm width (240mm OpenBeam + printed corners).
• Frame height: 600 mm.
• Print surface: unheated round glass, doesn't move.
• Mass of end effector with hotend: less than 50 grams.
• Simplicity: fewer than 200 parts.
• Hardware cost: less than $600 USD.
• Fully automatic print surface level calibration (autoleveling).

https://github.com/jcrocholl/kossel

http://reprap.org/wiki/Kossel

http://deltabot.tumblr.com/

Build manual:

http://www.builda3dprinter.eu/build-manuals/kossel_mini/

Here is the demonstration of the autolevel feature:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2013/05/automatic-bed-leveling-on-mini-kossel.html
http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2013/06/mini-kossel-prints-on-unheated-glass.html

Another Rostock derived Delta 3d printer with very detailed build guide.

From project page:

The MOST Delta printer is RepRap derived from the Rostock printer with the following design goals:

• Simple build process
• Safe to operate
• True to RepRap
• Maximize value
• Maximize rigidity
• Aesthetically pleasing (or at least neutral)
• All PLA printed parts
• Excellent print performance

The design utilizes plywood linking boards cut to a length that yields a desired printer radius when attached to the printed apexes. This simplifies assembly while helping to assure that printer dimensions are fixed, stable and reasonably well known. It also improves flexibility as the print area in the x-y plane can be changed simply by replacing the boards with boards of a different length. The delta design is inherently simpler to assemble as compared to virtually all it's Cartesian counterparts; this design can easily be built within a day by one person having properly prepared parts.
The design uses a 12v 5A power brick instead of the popular 12v power supplies having mains connections relatively exposed, a relative safety issue, particularly when children are present. The power supply is roughly equivalent to those found with many inkjet printers.
As many printed parts are used in the design as are practical, including printed pulleys. This in large part drove the decision to use open T5 timing belts for the drive, which also makes the design more flexible as the length of the guide rods doesn't need to be based upon the length of an off-the-shelf continuous belt.
Cost considerations drove decisions regarding everything from printer capabilities (as shown, prints PLA only) to guide rod material and length (two six foot lengths of 8mm drill steel are required, producing no waste). A Melzi controller is used as it provides all the necessary features as well as SD card support and reasonable expansion options. The power supply is a fraction of the cost of that required for powering a heated bed.
Printed apexes are very robust, probably overkill, and along with the plywood components and ample fasteners produce a very rigid structure. The printer has proven to transport very well (and can even be seat belted) with no adjustment needed prior to printing at its destination.
The end effector is actively cooled allowing for a unitized effector/hot end mount printed in PLA. The hot end is recessed within the end effector, maximizing z-axis travel and also providing for some print cooling.
Printing performance has been very good as has been the experience of printing with this design. Much less user intervention has been required as compared to experience with Cartesian RepRaps.

Printer capabilities/statistics

• Print media: PLA only (heated bed can be added, expanding media options)
• Filament diameter: 1.75mm
• Nozzle diameter: 0.5mm (can be changed)
• Print volume: ~250mm radius (with 240mm long linking boards) 270mm high
• Melzi print controller w/ integrated SD card reader
• Airtripper's Bowden Extruder

Appropedia page with very detailed build guide:

http://www.appropedia.org/Delta_Build_Overview:MOST

Github file repository:

https://github.com/mtu-most/most-delta


Appropedia is very interesting wiki with many detailed open source DIY projects woth looking at.

Appropedia is the site for collaborative solutions in sustainability, poverty reduction and international development through the use of sound principles and appropriate technology and the sharing of wisdom and project information.

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2013/12/delta4-printer-with-four-delta-printers.html


MOST is Pearce Research Group at Michigan Tech in Open Sustainability Technology.
They have many cool stuff here: http://www.appropedia.org/MOST

New Russian 3d printer by Picaso 3d.

















Technical specifications:

• Build volume of 200 x 200 x 200mm
• Layer size of 0.05mm
• Minimum wall thickness of 0.19mm
• Standalone machine using USB or SD card gcode input
• Two nozzles sizes, 0.30 and 0.15mm
• Display panel to monitor print operations
• Enclosed heated build chamber to minimize ABS warping effects (they probably don't care about patents that big western corporations have on heated chamber technology)
• Automatic calibration of the print bed
• Russian-specific software interface
• Price: RUB 99,000, or USD 3,000.

http://picaso-3d.ru/

Here is video by TixTri in Russian language that shows both Picaso 3d models:  Builder and focuses on Designer.