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Joules:
Never really sure where to put an article on 3D printers, here, under plastics, or somewhere else.

Anyhow my current 3D printer road map got derailed through one thing and another.  The next printer is actually going to be a trip back into my printing past.

https://www.think3dprint3d.com/3D-Printer-Kits/complete-3D-printer-kits/Kossel-Mini-3dPrinter-Kit

This is a Kossel Mini delta printer, I started out with a Rostock Max before moving onto cartesian machines.  The Kossel is more a stop gap machine to take some load off my workhorse whilst it has a refit.  The other thing about the Kossel is the new controller it uses, this one is 32bit (very important for smooth interpolation of the delta motion) and a built in web server.  The development work has been done, so I can fairly cheaply see if the benefits would be worth me swapping over my other machines to the same Duet controller.   I very much like the idea of checking and setting jobs via an iPad or Android device.  I just need to shoe horn extra hours into each day for the build now.

nrml:
Have you had a look at CNC machined aluminum bits for the mini Kossel on Aliexpress? I bought a few bits including an extruder and toothed pulleys for my next printer (a corexy with a duet board) and I am amazed at the quality for the price. I had no issues with any of my Aliexpress orders but my project is bogged down by ebay orders not turning up, the ensuing the dispute resolution process and having to re-order.

BillTodd:
Joules,

Your 3d printing posts have inspired me now you have me thinking about either making or , if you are impressed by it, buying one :-)

So, please report back with your experience with this machine :-)

Joules:
OK Bill will do.  I am not a fan or user of ebay but I do like the option of metal parts for the frame corners.   Just wish someone in the UK would stock them and they be of known quality.  Guess they could be fabricated from laser cut sheet.

BillTodd:
I've been looking at various kit for kossel type printers on ebay etc. what makes the one you mentioned better than some others?  I've seen ones that use linear bearings and metal bases that look sturdier for less money.

Are there any plans available for a diy version?

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