The ShawDreamer-PolTur Printer

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Here is the rewritten text: This printer utilizes all the usable parts from the original PrintRite DIY 3D Printer, combining them into a new frame based on the Prusa i3 design for added convenience. The result is a product that looks good and works significantly better while minimizing costs to the bare minimum. As someone recently asked, yes, this frame can be used with the stock Printrite mainboard and firmware by simply retaining the entire stock Y-axis as is and connecting it to the frame in the same way as my own version. This means you don't need to switch out to Ramps 1.4 to use this frame! This may be beneficial for as long as the stock PR board holds out, which seems increasingly unlikely lately. Assembly instructions can be found at https://www.dropbox.com/s/yje18afhb1c6ca0/PolTur%20assembly%20instructions.pdf?dl=0. Print Settings: Printer: Geeetech Prusa i3 pro B Rafts: No Supports: No Resolution: 0.3 Infill: 20% Notes: If you have concerns that any of the parts may not be strong enough, feel free to increase the infill percentage. Personally, I've had no issues with 20% and shorter print times. Post-Printing: Out of curiosity, I spent some time looking into the cost of building this printer from scratch using purchased materials only. The rough cost of buying all necessary components, including electronics, motors, and controller, is around £160. This estimate would likely decrease if the builder sourced parts from locations other than Ebay or overseas suppliers. Some parts are difficult to source, such as 8mm smooth rods with threaded holes on their ends. However, these can be substituted by modifying the printed parts or using 8mm threaded bar and nuts, which are widely available.