Chapter 12
Assembling Kits and Reviewing Machine Setup
IN THIS CHAPTER
Sourcing a kit 3D printer
Obtaining printed parts or spares for machine assembly
Looking at frame structure and configuration options
Assembling the moving axis
Connecting sensors, displays, and cables
This chapter describes many of the component parts of a 3D printer. We look at 3D-printer kits using both individual components and as semi-built modular assemblies for you to assemble. I'll describe how the machine motion and sensing operations work and prepare you for wiring and incorporating the electronics I discuss in Chapter 13.
Although this chapter covers a lot of ground, you shouldn’t think of it as a full-build guide for a specific printer. Instead, it’s meant to further assist you in deciding whether a complete kit, modular kit, or a fully assembled 3D printer is the most suitable path to take when sourcing a machine for your needs.
Sourcing a Kit 3D Printer
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