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We   | We want to use our [[Type_A_Machine|Type A Machine]] 3D printer to print a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RepRap_Project RepRap].  | ||
== Steps To Do ==  | == Steps To Do ==  | ||
Understand the many choices - different models, designs, iterations.  | Understand the many choices - different models, designs, iterations.  | ||
# Dream big! Find a very large frame and make a huge reprap like Noisebridge did recently. It doesn't have to be laser-cut or water-etched. It just needs some reasonably rigid 90 degree angles ...  | |||
# Print plastic parts  | # Print plastic parts  | ||
#*   | #* start with raw scad - create a compile script like the [https://github.com/sudoroom/magnets magnets] have  | ||
#* consider the [http://reprap.org/wiki/Mendel90 Mendel 90], or its [http://hydraraptor.blogspot.fr/2013/10/mendel90-design-improvements.html improved] version  | |||
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# Find cheap sources of:  | # Find cheap sources of:  | ||
#* NEMA 17 Stepper motors ([http://www.adafruit.com/products/324 Adafruit])  | #* NEMA 17 Stepper motors ([http://www.adafruit.com/products/324 Adafruit])  | ||
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We already have:  | We already have:  | ||
* Glass beds  | * Glass beds  | ||