CNC CHALLENGE: Win a 3D Printer!

I’ve been tasked with helping to judge a CNC Challenge (contest?) by Instructibles.com and the grand prize is a 3D printer with a custom designed and built award by me!

Assembled Simple Metal

If you are looking to get your hands on a 3D printer that’s been included in Make’s Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing 2015, you just found the most affordable way! Here is a bit more info about the 3D printer up for grabs!

Printrbot’s first all-metal 3D Printer.  The metal construction combined with a GT2 belt pulley system produces a 3D print that rivals those of other manufacturers which cost thousands more!

Technical Specifications:

  • Model: 1403
  • Build Volume: 6″ x 6″ x 6″ / 150mm x 150mm x 150mm / 216 cubic inches
  • Print Resolution: 100 Microns
  • Print Speed: 80mm/sec max recommended
  • Filament: 1.75mm PLA (sample included)
  • Extruder: Alu Extruder (direct drive) with 1.75mm Ubis Hot End with 0.4mm nozzle
  • Auto Leveling: Auto-Leveling Probe works with software to calibrate Z axis height (see video)
  • Print Bed: Not heated
  • Construction: Powder coated steel and aluminum body with 8mm and 12mm diameter linear shaft
  • Belt: GT2
  • Pulleys: 20 tooth, dual flange GT2 aluminum
  • Electronics: Printrbot Rev F Printrboard with micro-USB connection (cable included) and micro SD card slot for untethered printing
  • Software: Printrbot does not provide software, but recommends Cura and/or Repetier.  Both are available for free download.
  • Power Requirements: 12V (6 amp) laptop power supply (included)
  • Motors: NEMA 17 stepper
  • Overall Footprint*: 18″ x 17″ x 13″ (L x W x H)

*Overall Footprint is the space needed to operate the full range of motion for the machine – X, Y, and Z axes travel.

Requirements:

  • Assembly Required: No

Shipping:

  • Weight: 16 lbs
  • Dimensions: 14″ x 10″ x 16″ (L x W x H)

That’s not all, I also designed an award that I’ll make in the CNCROi.com shop… here’s the render, build photos etc. will be sent-up shortly.

instructibles award

This award is made-up of plywood and clear acrylic, the words and image will seem to float in mid-air with the CNC laser engraving being paint filled on the inside of the award for easy cleaning. The tag up top with your name will be a solid anodized aluminium plate.

You also get a chance to win some cool t-shirts too!

instructibles t-shirts

There is no cost to send your design, you can register it at http://www.instructables.com/contest/cncchallenge/. See you there!