3D printer $179.99 (today ONLY) (Was: 8-Update

[Dave Wade]

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> Subject: Re: 3D printer $179.99 (today ONLY) (Was: 8-Update
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> On Wed, 19 Dec 2018, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote:
> 
> > On Wed, 19 Dec 2018, emanuel stiebler via cctalk wrote:
> >> That's the one you recommended for my microfiche scanning ;-) They
> >> just lowered the price ...
> >
> > In addition, how hard would it be to 3D print some parts to turn it
> > into a PLOTTER?
> That's actually a pretty common modification for existing 3D printers.
> 
> > 3D print brackets for mounting a dremel, and have a cheap (crappy) CNC
> mill.
> >
> 3D printer chassis make lousy CNC router chassis.  The frame stiffness
just
> isn't there. (and it shouldn't be)
> 

No I tried using my Maplin/Velleman/3Drag to route and it was pants. Some
folks have allegedly used them to make PCBs but I can't believe it works
well.

I did use it to drill the switch holes for the Baby Baby...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGcAmrFoRrY

but the bed flexing didn't matter for that, but it wouldn't mill the
triangle trunnions that keep the uprights upright.

Dave



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