Servo - 201306

3D Printers

This month:

Part 1. Introduction into 3D Printers Part 2. Assembly Highlights

Part 3. Software and Configuration
Part 4. Tuning
Part 5. Upgrades
Part 6. Conclusion

by Michael Simpson

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Last month, I explained a little about the 3D printing process and the parts that make up an extrusion type printer. I then briefly introduced you to three 3D printers: the Printrbot Jr., Rostock Max, and Solidoodle 2.

This month, I am adding a fourth printer to the mix. The printer shown in Figure 1 is an Afinia H-Series printer. It's fully assembled and ready to print out of the box.