CUBE -The 3D printed 3D printer

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This has been my ultimate project for months, and it's finally functional after eight long months of hard work and dedication. It was also made on my 3D printed MakerBot (www.thingiverse.com/thing:3285), which can easily be upgraded to get taller by adding more z-elements and replacing the z lead-screws and wobble arrester bars. I would then have almost 800mm of build height, making it one of the largest printed multi-piece objects ever made, as it's built from over 15 pounds of ABS plastic. Specs: - Footprint: 800x560 - Build envelope: 500x300x200+ - Platform: Heated with an 800W custom ordered silicone wire wound element and a Kapton sheet. - Motors: NEMA 23 - Extruder: MakerBot Stepstruder MK6 Plus - Electronics: MakerBot Generation 4 Interface Board Kit v1.1 - Interface: PC/Mac or MakerBot Gen 4 Interface Board Kit v1.1 - Motion: All axes use linear bearings for smooth motion. - Build duration: Eight months - Plastic used: Over 15 pounds - Price: Approximately $3000 Video of the printer in action: http://hacknorway.com/wordpress/?p=82 Instructions: I've uploaded one file containing all pieces, as I couldn't imagine someone else building this. If you want to know more about a specific element of this build, please send me an email or use the commenting system.