Hello guys,
I'm thinking of making my own 3D-printer at home except I plan on designing a recycled plastics extruder that uses HDPE or Polypropylene from used plastic containers, this would obviously spare me from continuously buying the filament rolls thus making my parts more cost effective, I have no problem with the CNC parts, controls or the programming, just the extruder, I was hoping if you guys can help me out with ideas/tips or tell me if it's a good idea from your experience.
Thanks!
From my experience I suggest that you buy an 3D printer kit (I would recommend a RepRap ki, they range from 300$ - 3000 $) at the beginning and familiarize yourself with the idea and the principles of construction and then move on at improving or designing a new printer.
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