Easy build delta printer

This will be a page documenting a delta printer design that can also be adapted to other designs that is made from inexpensive and easy to obtain parts, and can be made with simple hand tools. I will try to add, clarify and condense information as I get time.

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Overview:

This project is an attempt to build a 3d printer from nearly all plastic parts, using as many recycled parts as possible and reducing the cost of building a 3d printer significantly.

Although I have the means to buy a commercial printer I like the challenge associated with building my own and coming up with new ideas to overcome the obstacles associated with building something completely from scratch.

What this project is and what it isn't:

It is an easy way to build a rigid frame and low cost linear slide and other mechanical parts completely from scratch.

It isn't an industrial grade 3d printer.

The frame

The frame consists of pvc pipe and fittings. PVC is easy to find, inexpensive and really easy to work with and can be re-enforced to be strong and rigid.