What to do with an old MK1 Prusa (partly broken, modified to mill PCB boards)
Since today I am the kind of happy owner of and old MK1 Prusa (at least I think from the frame it is an MK1).
It is modified to be used to mill PCB boards. It is also partly broken.
The seller ( paid € 20, including a big wooden box/enclosure) said it should work, you only have to do a couple of things............?
Anyway, maybe on this forum there are ideas how could I use this machine, modify it to whatever interesting, or just strip it for the parts?
So if you have got a good idea or a link to projects of other people, please let me know.
Regards, Eef
We will do what we have always done. We will find hope in the impossible.
RE: What to do with an old MK1 Prusa (partly broken, modified to mill PCB boards)
I’ve just bought a 3-D printer in a clear frame with Prusa – I3 
cut out of it.
Do you have a photo of yours? I am not sure what model I have.
It may even be a Frankenstein so I wouldn’t be surprised. Cheap marketplace pick up.
I am sure that it is probably a lost cause for both of us however for me I like a challenge in a project.
in addition, I luckily have some parts from upgrading an MK3S2 an MK 3.5 that may come in handy for me.
RE: What to do with an old MK1 Prusa (partly broken, modified to mill PCB boards)
Looks like an early clone.
my Mk1 had an aluminium and stud iron frame with a cover over the rambo controller and safety covers on the power supply.
Regards Joan
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RE: What to do with an old MK1 Prusa (partly broken, modified to mill PCB boards)
Thank you for your reply! This is mine: 
Looking at your image, yours is newer (see extruder) and completely CNC in plexiglas (very nicely done!)
By now I have at least some ideas what to do with the machine.
- I did some repairs (the black printed parts).
My idea is to turn it into a small (ultra light) CNC machine:
1. I will exchange the X-carriage with a toolchanger, so I can easily put some different tools on it.
- The black drill, laying on the heatbed, was included in the machine. I will mount it, and use it to mill PCB boards.
There is a good video online on how to do this. And software to use with it.
2. Also thinking about a tool with a pen, to draw and a scalpel to cut some EVA-foam (if possible).
I probably will not use the extruder again (my others machines are better for that).
Some things to experiment:
- different firmware (klipper)
- different software (Would be nice to experiment with Full Control)
We will do what we have always done. We will find hope in the impossible.