3D Printers too Pricey? Build a LEGO One

By on July 19th, 2013 in printer

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While the price of 3D printers continues to plummet, for some the cost is still too high.  To help solve this problem, Instructables author Matthew Krueger, also known as Mastermind, created a 3D printer from LEGOs he found lying around his house.
 
Krueger’s project started as a practical exercise. During college Matthew became interested in 3D printing after an encounter with a Makerbot.  Unfortunately, as a student he didn’t have the scratch to buy a premade 3D printer.  
So what does an engineering student do in this situation?
 
They build their own 3D printer, of course.
 
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By Kerry Stevenson

Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has written over 8,000 stories on 3D printing at Fabbaloo since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!