Recently purchased our 1st 3D printer at work ( a TAZ 5 ) and been using it a lot for prototype work.
I would really like to build one for myself ( home use ) but cant afford to drop $3k on what is essentially a “toy” for me…
The KITTAZ option doesn’t seem to be available anymore ???
I can handle the mechanical aspects and sourcing of frame nuts bolts motors belts printed parts etc… ( work will allow me to run off a set of printed parts for myself ) although it will be some time before I can sneak them all in around legitimate work…
I’m left with the electronics cables & “firmware” bit which honestly I don’t know much if anything about… I haven’t opened up the controller box yet to have a look at what’s inside there…
Is there a “kit” available or can I order all that is required from Lulzbot themselves ?
I’ve seen the Rambo board and cables on the site for $220 what else would I need ?
Is there a less pricy way to do it ?
I can handle reading wiring diagrams and some basic soldering / wiring but soldering components onto a printed circuit board is probably pushing my skillset pretty hard…
I’d really appreciate any advice or direction to similar forum questions / answers ( I did try searching but had little success )
Thanks,
SS