Hello RepRappers
Around the beginning of the year, I started work on my first 3d printer, a Rostock, but put it on hold until now. I decided to start working on it again but still need a few more parts/pieces. I already have built the frame and sourced most of the essential electronics such as the Arduino, stepper drivers, lcd screen, heated bed, hotend (Budaschnozzle-style -- Lets hope it works), and end stops. All of these parts seem quality, but there are some parts I still need for my Rostock printer. This is where my questions start to rise.
The parts still needed are a Power Supply and Nema 17 Stepper Motors.
The main question concerning the power supply, is which one? I have seen a bunch of discussion between ATX, brick, and server power supplies, but it always seems like the "Switching Power Supply" (If that's what it's called) comes out on top. I have decided to go with one of these but not sure of the Volts, Ampage, or Wattage. I have seen people recommend several different combinations such as 12vDC 20A 240W, 24vDC 15A 360W, and 12vDC 30A 360W, what would be the right combination to power a Rostock without a shortage of power?
On that note, is this brand any good? [www.amazon.com]
As for the Nema 17 motors, would something like these do fine?
[www.ebay.com] and if so, what'd be the difference from these [www.ebay.com] , besides the price and quantity?
Although those are my two main questions, I have a few other not so important questions,
Is there a real difference in using belts compared to using spectra line?
Is there a recommended type of spring to use for the heated bed and extruder? Or will any old spring work fine?
If you have any recommendations for a certain brand, part, or listing, let me know!
Sorry for all the questions, I've read around and have only made myself more confused, my first printer, and have wasted enough money just trying things, would like to make sure I get things right!
Around the beginning of the year, I started work on my first 3d printer, a Rostock, but put it on hold until now. I decided to start working on it again but still need a few more parts/pieces. I already have built the frame and sourced most of the essential electronics such as the Arduino, stepper drivers, lcd screen, heated bed, hotend (Budaschnozzle-style -- Lets hope it works), and end stops. All of these parts seem quality, but there are some parts I still need for my Rostock printer. This is where my questions start to rise.
The parts still needed are a Power Supply and Nema 17 Stepper Motors.
The main question concerning the power supply, is which one? I have seen a bunch of discussion between ATX, brick, and server power supplies, but it always seems like the "Switching Power Supply" (If that's what it's called) comes out on top. I have decided to go with one of these but not sure of the Volts, Ampage, or Wattage. I have seen people recommend several different combinations such as 12vDC 20A 240W, 24vDC 15A 360W, and 12vDC 30A 360W, what would be the right combination to power a Rostock without a shortage of power?
On that note, is this brand any good? [www.amazon.com]
As for the Nema 17 motors, would something like these do fine?
[www.ebay.com] and if so, what'd be the difference from these [www.ebay.com] , besides the price and quantity?
Although those are my two main questions, I have a few other not so important questions,
Is there a real difference in using belts compared to using spectra line?
Is there a recommended type of spring to use for the heated bed and extruder? Or will any old spring work fine?
If you have any recommendations for a certain brand, part, or listing, let me know!
Sorry for all the questions, I've read around and have only made myself more confused, my first printer, and have wasted enough money just trying things, would like to make sure I get things right!