I’m building a 3D printer from scratch using the weekly magazine 3D Create and Print. This page will gather together all of the posts so you can follow me build the printer and explorations of the modelling software. I’m not affiliated with Eaglemoss publications and haven’t been sponsored to do this – I just think it’s a great idea.
Firstly – please read the safety instructions that come with the magazine. I do mention this as and when they appear. In addition I would suggest that anyone putting this together does wear eye protection – some of the steps are fiddly and involve small parts when you are very close to them.
- Part 1 – binding the magazines
- Part 2 – y-axis assembly
- Part 3 – y-axis motor and test
- Part 4 – y-axis cover and main frame
- Part 5 – x-axis assembly
- Part 6 – x-axis motor and test
- Part 7 – z-axis assembly
- Part 8 – z-axis motor and switch
- Part 9 – heater plate
- Part 10 – build plate
- Part 11 – top and side covers
- Part 12 – lower covers and hood limit switch
- Part 13 – front and rear covers, power button and adapter
- Part 14 – USB, microcontroller and motor boards
- Part 15 – Power module and fan
- Part 16 – Top plate and roller holder
- Part 17 – Cables and feeder motor assembly
- Part 18 – Print head and replacement of build plate heater
- Part 19 – Print heater and filament spool
- Part 20 – Top Cover and Hood
- Part 21 – Rear Hood and maintenance
- Part 22 – Hood frame and lifting mechanism
- Part 23 – Setting up, troubleshooting and the unexpected
I also wrote a post about why I’m building a 3D printer from scratch instead of just buying one.