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3D Printer - Where to start?

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efrench:
Deltas and cartesians use the same gcode, so you don't need to worry about the software.  There are a few open source slicer programs, Cura, Slic3r to name a couple. A 3d modeling software that can output .stl files is needed.  I use Fusion 360.

I based my delta design on the BerryBot.  It's all aluminum and the top and bottom are made like torsion boxes, so it is quite rigid. Because I don't have a brake, I used aluminum channel for the horizontal members. I also used linear guides instead of wheels on the carriages or unsupported rods and linear bearings. 

Pete49:
Well my pacific peso worth ...I have a Da Vinci XYZ 1.0 3D printer and it worked from the moment I took it out of the box and plugged it in. To avoid the ridiculous cost of their propriety brand, poor quality filament I did what nearly everyone else does and reset the cartridge and use 1kilogram rolls of quality filament. Yes I did originally think about building one but at $US500 ($AU650 and free freight) it just wasn't worth it. It comes with a 200mm (8") square heated table and a cartridge of filament and no hassles to get running right. All you need to supply is the .stl file via 3D cad software if you can use it or look at the thousands of available files from tool accessories to aquaponics, toys etc. available for free.
Or people like Joules that helped me with a specific problem for which I'm truly greatful.
Pete

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