CNC Router
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RepRap-Built
- Eiffel is the self-reproducing CNC router project. (Eiffel will also be a 3D printer.)
- Mendel might be able to move a lightweight spindle around, maybe.
Other CNC Routers
These are generally non-self-replicating, non-GPL. (Boo, hiss!)
Despite this, they're very handy as RepStraps, bootstrap positioning systems for a RepRap extruder head, and will make great 3D printers.
Kits
FireBall CNC Router
- Location: US
- http://www.probotix.com/FireBall_v90_cnc_router_kit/
The FireBall CNC Router is a hobby class CNC router. It is made from MDF, rather than aluminum or steel. On the other hand, it is inexpensive, and this is very helpful, because we don't need a 150 lb unit to move a RepRap extruder around.
They're somewhat popular, and probably a decent buy.
If you are getting one to just use as a RepStrap, bargain hard with the salesperson for a 'naked' machine, without the stepper motors, electronics, and so on, and use the RepRap electronics and motor.
Without Motors, Electronics, Etc.
- Base Price ~600USD.
(pre-shipping from US, pre-tax, etc.)
With Motors, Electronics
- Price ~100USD.
(pre-shipping from US, pre-tax, etc.)
K2
Location: US http://www.k2cnc.com/shop/proddetail.asp?prod=KTM-0704&cat=26 K2 has good-looking machine, made from aluminum, and they're a mature brand (in internet years), so they may be quite reliable. They're rather expensive, as are their 'extras' but who knows, you may get great support with that. Also, they're probably turnkey systems that _just_work_, and this may justify the cost.
KTM-0704, with Motors
This seems to be their smallest machine.
- Price ~1,500.00
(pre-shipping from US, pre-tax, etc.)
