[chbot] decent Reprp parts supplier

Mark Atherton markaren1 at xtra.co.nz
Sun Apr 10 01:57:22 BST 2016


Thanks Andrew.

I forgot to mention that I would like a local (NZ) supplier if possible.

Low cost, fast delivery, high quality. You know, the usual :)

-mark

On 10/04/2016 12:53 p.m., Andrew Errington wrote:
> I don't know if they have anything for your specific model, but
> DealExtreme (dx.com) are listing lots of parts for various 3D
> printers.  Prices are probably ok, and shipping is free.  Delivery
> usually takes 3 weeks or so.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Andrew
>
> On 10/04/2016, Mark Atherton <markaren1 at xtra.co.nz> wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Slowly piecing together the 3D printer on loan from FabLab and starting
>> to need some parts, including heated print bed, thermistors etc.
>>
>> Please let me know your preferred suppliers in NZ
>>
>> ==========
>>
>> Progress
>>
>> Small 19" rack cabinet now has wooden top and base. Base has casters, so
>> is moveable
>>
>> 3D printer will it on the top.
>>
>> Space cleared within BR05, so the unit can be stored away from prying eyes.
>>
>> Secured a 12V / 55A, and mains distribution block inside the cabinet
>>
>> Andrew Starr has very kindly donated a capable PC to live within the
>> cabinet.
>>
>> Control of the PC is planned over Ethernet using RDP, or similar, so
>> cabinet will not need screen or keyboard.
>>
>> Initially planning to use win7, and MatterControl, Markek has the
>> required setup file, which should help commissioning immensely
>>
>> Have schematics of RAMPS board, wiring has been labelled.
>>
>> Project slowly coming into focus, about another 20 hours work to sort
>> out the print bed, and tidy things up.
>>
>> -mark
>>
>> PS anyone have a spare DTI and possibly mag base I might borrow ?
>>
>>
>>
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