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Danlad1631
(@danlad1631)
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What to do with my old printer??

So, I bought a new MK2 about 5 months ago, and my old Mendel90 is sitting there doing nothing.

What should I do with it?

Can I convert it into something different that doesn't cost a fortune?

Should I sell it?

I like the idea of converting it and having a fun project. I have seen people converting old printers into CNC machines but it seems to small a print area for anything worthwhile.

Any ideas would be appreciated?

Posted : 04/01/2017 9:11 pm
david.b14
(@david-b14)
Honorable Member
Re: What to do with my old printer??

Some ideas for you:

Make it into a laser cutter.
http://3dsupplysource.com/L-Cheapo

Use your MK2 for you primary filament type, the old printer for less used filament types.

Put a big nozzle on it so you can print large parts faster.

Use the parts to make crawlbot CNC cutter:
https://printrbot.com/shop/printrbot-crawlbot/

Make a picture frame 3D printer:

Posted : 04/01/2017 9:53 pm
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