# Prusa I3 on a budget

**URL:** <https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564>\
**Category:** Projects\
**Tags:** laser, 3dprinting\
**Created:** [1 June 2018 13:37 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564 "2018-06-01T13:37:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![emuboy](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/emuboy/32/16794_2.png) [@emuboy](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/emuboy)\
**Post date:** [7 September 2018 14:14 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/45 "2018-09-07T14:14:37Z")

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Only @Courty have access to the card.

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**Author:** ![Courty](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/courty/32/833_2.png) [@Courty](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Courty)\
**Post date:** [7 September 2018 16:36 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/46 "2018-09-07T16:36:43Z")

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Parts Ordered, on the way by express !

Courty

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**Author:** ![dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/dsikar/32/11401_2.png) [@dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/dsikar)\
**Post date:** [10 September 2018 10:53 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/47 "2018-09-10T10:53:07Z")

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> [@laurent\_muchacho](#):
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> Doesn’t look like 18th is a Saturday.

Sorry - wrong month!  
@peter_hellyer - any sign of the missing bits, aluminium cuts, etc?

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**Author:** ![peter\_hellyer](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/peter_hellyer/32/16_2.png) [@peter\_hellyer](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/peter_hellyer)\
**Post date:** [10 September 2018 10:55 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/48 "2018-09-10T10:55:41Z")

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alu bits are all in the space with the rest of the parts, will make sure that the remaining electronics bits are here asap.

P

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**Author:** ![laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/laurent_muchacho/32/17_2.png) [@laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/laurent_muchacho)\
**Post date:** [10 September 2018 11:15 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/49 "2018-09-10T11:15:17Z")

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What Peter said ^

I’m awaiting on the rod order I’ve made to test out the quality of the stainless supplier to make sure we can make the best decision so those should arrive this week.

Good things I waited for the extruder to be here before printing the extruder mounting part as I’ve had to make extensive tweak to the printed part and those file have been updated in the [dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/xq5q0t88km51yry/AAB5cr-daxUI0vdak3SKrbSCa?dl=0) directory for the one printing themselves the part.

The [LCD files](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oknqwvdevpcz878/AADjPX1q5sGaZKzonX6Lzx-fa?dl=0) are also down and ready

And while prepping for Kira birthday this weekend I’ve done the PSU mount and will be updating the dropbox directory soon for those…

Tomorrow (11/09) evening I’ll be in the space and will start to prep things so anyone who can join please feel free.

- I’ll bring my dremel to make the mark on the nema motor (motor for x,y and extruder need to have the shaft slightly grind-ed to improve the pulley grip)
- Solder wire extension to the motor
- And crimp dupont connector if they have arrived

I’ll be happy if we have done the 40 motors by the end of the evening.

The fixings and threaded rod order details will be passed on this week and those are usually delivered in a couple of day so next Tuesday (18/09) it will be time to show off your hacksaw skills 🙂

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**Author:** ![dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/dsikar/32/11401_2.png) [@dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/dsikar)\
**Post date:** [10 September 2018 17:23 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/50 "2018-09-10T17:23:22Z")

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Thanks @peter_hellyer  
@laurent_muchacho what time are you planning to start tomorrow evening?

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**Author:** ![laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/laurent_muchacho/32/17_2.png) [@laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/laurent_muchacho)\
**Post date:** [10 September 2018 22:07 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/51 "2018-09-10T22:07:05Z")

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I might be able to arrive at 6pm tomorrow after that come when you can really

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**Author:** ![dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/dsikar/32/11401_2.png) [@dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/dsikar)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2018 10:25 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/52 "2018-09-11T10:25:15Z")

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Ok. Will be there either 1800 or 2030 depending on what time I can finish my shift.

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**Author:** ![laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/laurent_muchacho/32/17_2.png) [@laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/laurent_muchacho)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2018 13:31 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/53 "2018-09-11T13:31:25Z")

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Small update in picture.

The LCD enclosure and mounting plate. For this one I cheated a bit (I mean I took object I’ve used before and remixed them in tinkercad)  
[![](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/xl1pqt2u2sbiv1n/2018-09-11%2013.48.24.jpg?dl=0) ](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/xl1pqt2u2sbiv1n/2018-09-11%2013.48.24.jpg?dl=0)

The PSU enclosure:  
[![](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/vsujwjf6jtwhbqe/2018-09-11%2013.48.14.jpg?dl=0) ](https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/s/vsujwjf6jtwhbqe/2018-09-11%2013.48.14.jpg?dl=0)

And design in [fusion360](https://a360.co/2Qlgty4)

https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue29ce851/shares/public/SHabee1QT1a327cf2b7a4010863ad6d09baf?mode=embed

The new extruder mount:

> **[Clone Titan extruder MK2 with new Pinda Screw Mount and Noctua fan shroud...](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3076537)**
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> Updated 10/09/2018: New revision as I've also noticed the extruder back wall is thinner. 
> Going cheap as it's price! Part of built I'm doing I bought one of the cheap clone titan extruder after printing the remix by @kasabian I realized a few things...

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**Author:** ![Dermot](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/dermot/32/14757_2.png) [@Dermot](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Dermot)\
**Post date:** [11 September 2018 17:48 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/54 "2018-09-11T17:48:43Z")

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I’m heading over now

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**Author:** ![dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/dsikar/32/11401_2.png) [@dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/dsikar)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2018 04:54 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/55 "2018-09-12T04:54:40Z")

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Removing AT members, will use android app for timelapsing.

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**Author:** ![Dermot](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/dermot/32/14757_2.png) [@Dermot](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Dermot)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2018 08:18 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/56 "2018-09-12T08:18:01Z")

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It’s started! We extend the wires on 35 stepper motors and shrink-wrapped the joins…an evening’s work for @laurent_muchacho, @dsikar and myself… accompanied by music from @boldaslove @Jonty_Bottomley and @petra

 ![IMG_20180911_222713066](https://slms-discourse.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/2X/c/c4eb1e1832981591253c26f9be4929610d912174.jpg) ![IMG_20180911_222701104](https://slms-discourse.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/2X/8/8c5a34cf5d05597acfbc90bbda4aa9ffa8813faa.jpg) ![IMG_20180911_222724698](https://slms-discourse.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/2X/c/cc18973f6cf22aea3f93cc5658f1b86cbd3ed9f1.jpg)

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**Author:** ![dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/dsikar/32/11401_2.png) [@dsikar](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/dsikar)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2018 09:54 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/57 "2018-09-12T09:54:27Z")

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> [@Dermot](#):
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> accompanied by music from @boldaslove @Jonty_Bottomley and @petra

Live music! 🙂

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**Author:** ![mikekelly](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/mikekelly/32/4106_2.png) [@mikekelly](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/mikekelly)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2018 11:17 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/58 "2018-09-12T11:17:15Z")

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Great stuff! When is the next session, I will try to make it along.

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**Author:** ![laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/laurent_muchacho/32/17_2.png) [@laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/laurent_muchacho)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2018 11:51 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/59 "2018-09-12T11:51:54Z")

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Next session will be Tuesday 18th

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**Author:** ![Courty](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/courty/32/833_2.png) [@Courty](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Courty)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2018 15:12 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/60 "2018-09-12T15:12:41Z")

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Electronic JST Connector kit and tool arrived - will bring to the space on Thursday

Courty

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**Author:** ![laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/laurent_muchacho/32/17_2.png) [@laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/laurent_muchacho)\
**Post date:** [12 September 2018 21:48 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/61 "2018-09-12T21:48:33Z")

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> [@Courty](#):
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> JST Connector kit and tool

Did you mean Dupont connector?

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**Author:** ![Courty](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/courty/32/833_2.png) [@Courty](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Courty)\
**Post date:** [13 September 2018 07:09 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/62 "2018-09-13T07:09:01Z")

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Whichever you gave me the link for ! 😄

Courty

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**Author:** ![laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/laurent_muchacho/32/17_2.png) [@laurent\_muchacho](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/laurent_muchacho)\
**Post date:** [13 September 2018 15:27 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/63 "2018-09-13T15:27:00Z")

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We have socket similar to this one

 ![SL1001](https://slms-discourse.s3.dualstack.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/original/2X/d/db9e46ed141a89bc48ded12de9a7c6b031856913.jpg)

Is the wiring correct on the picture?

Anyone got some main power cable we can strip to make those connection I’ve got a few (to the despair of my wife I usually scavenge cable from thrown away stuff in the street) but more will be welcome

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**Author:** ![Calum\_Nicoll](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/calum_nicoll/32/3848_2.png) [@Calum\_Nicoll](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Calum_Nicoll)\
**Post date:** [14 September 2018 16:09 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/prusa-i3-on-a-budget/10564/64 "2018-09-14T16:09:56Z")

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What current? Might have some

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