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-We are using our [[Type_A_Machine|Type A Machine]] 3D printer to print a RepRap. The project is in very early stages. Notes will go here!
+We want to use our [[Type_A_Machine|Type A Machine]] 3D printer to print a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RepRap_Project RepRap].
-== Links ==
+== Steps To Do ==
-http://www.reprap.org/wiki/RepRap
+Understand the many choices - different models, designs, iterations.
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RepRap_Project
+# 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
+#* 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
+# Find cheap sources of:
+#* NEMA 17 Stepper motors ([http://www.adafruit.com/products/324 Adafruit])
+#* Extruder head / nozzles
+#* rods, belts, etc
+We already have:
+* Glass beds