Mp3dp v2

The biggest cost for a v2 is the hotend/extruder, or, potentially the control board. (I use Duet control boards, so there’s my biggest cost right there. :rofl:) Then add in the power supply, a heated build platform, motors, a Z probe…

If you already have a 3D printer the printed parts are easy enough, but a makerspace could probably pump them out pretty easy, too.

A rough estimate buying from Amazon:

  • control board (Something like a MKS Gen L RAMPS compatible w/ DRV8825s) $75
  • Hotend (Like a MK8) $75
  • Heated build platform, 200x200 $35
  • PSU (LED style, 12 or 24V) $45
  • NEMA17 motors X4 $80
  • M8 rods, LM8UU bearings $50
  • BLTouch probe $40
  • plastic filament, 3/8" plywood, misc wiring and switches $???

If you have stuff around, maybe close to the $400 mark. I think that I could build one from my scrap pile. Well, I might not have a build platform, or the 8mm rods/LM8UU bearings.

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