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Re: pic: 1156 3D Printed Wheel

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Originally Posted by hobbes20xxx View Post
I have been seeing alot of posts on CD lately regarding 3D printers, being that i have a reprap, im pretty interested in the specifics on this post...(sorry for all the questions!)

1. What size filament? 3mm or the 1.5?
2. What reprap? mendel, prusa...?
3. did you buy a reprap kit or make it?
4. how long did that take? did you use skeinforge?
5. what size nozzle? .5mm?

Thanks!
So,
1. 3mm
2. It is a Prusa Mendel I2. (Actually i`m working on the interaction 3, using sheet metal)
3.We bought almost every parts separately and build it, if your are thinking to go this way, i suggest the Prusa Mendel I2, there is a lot of guides and users.
4. I takes 5h20m and this time is fully connected to the next question. We use Slic3r to get the GCODE.
5. Is a .25mm nozzle. With .5mm nozzle you are able to end your prints faster.


Other point. This wheel cost us about to $5, considering the high Brazilian taxes on the filament.

feel free to ask.
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