Printing my own Prusa Mini
I'm very interested in the idea of self-replication and am looking to print my very own Prusa mini(Maybe even mini +). Prusa releases all print files, is there a kit I can buy for all the nonprintable components?
I Plan on printing the released printed components in some Prusament PETG I have. Would I have to purchase each individual component or would I be able to get a pack that I can't seem to find? If I have to purchase each component is there a possibility of a parts shopping list existing out there?
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You might want to check this out here: https://reprap.org/wiki/Mini_prusa
RE: Printing my own Prusa Mini
Actually on Aliexpress you find complete Prusa Mini about 215€ (and mk3s about 320€) clones. I have build some myself. Actually with some parts not so optimal:
- - often they use lined heatbreak. You should buy bondtech heatbreak for the mini (and e3d or bimetalic for mk3s)
- - linear bearings are not best quality. Buy IKO or Mitsumi seperatly
- - Super Pinda is only available at Prusa shop. Clones use Minda/Pinda2
They work great, like the original.
One advantage if you print parts yourself: Time is not money, like it would be in a print farm. So you can print slow with high quality. Also a bit better material can be worth it. I mostly use ExtrudR Greentec pro now. Look more professional.
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I have that kit, like you mentioned. Some parts need to be changed, but overal it is ok printer. Big
I changed belts for Gates GT2 ones, used trianglelab nozzle and heatblock. Added some insulation under bed heater. Rest of it is stock.