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== What We are Looking For ==
 
== What We are Looking For ==
  
The idea is to build the same printer that I built because I have been happy with it.  But you can choose to do this or get something else.
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* The kit is based on the Prussa I3, but is a clone.  This saves $500 dollars over the real thing, albeit with a decrease in both quality and features.  I think this is a good trade off ( and also leads me to the plan of getting the real thing soon -- now on order ).
My kit is based on the Prussa I3, but is a clone.  This saves $500 dollars over the real thing, albeit with a decrease in both quality and features.  I think this is a good trade off ( and also leads me to the plan of getting the real thing soon -- now on order ).  These are some of the criteria I used/using.  The original Prussa pretty much meets all, the clones are a bit off.
 
  
 
* Prints with PLA and ABS
 
* Prints with PLA and ABS
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* Auto leveling
 
* Auto leveling
 
* 1.75mm
 
* 1.75mm
* Open source firmware ( mine seems close but not all the way there )
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* Open source firmware
* High Power power supply ( mine has been ok, but another 10 amps would be nice )
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* High Power power supply
 
* Industry standard parts
 
* Industry standard parts
 
* Open source hardware specs
 
* Open source hardware specs
 
* High temp extruder
 
* High temp extruder
* Offline printing
 
* LCD Screen
 
  
 
== Links ==  
 
== Links ==  
 
My kit was a Tronxy so based on experience it should work.  Here are links that are about right, I still need to review each one, the ones I really do not like will be deleted.
 
 
  
 
=== Info ===
 
=== Info ===
 
Links on commercial sites go stale fairly quickly, you may have to search again.  Also progress makes old printers poor choices.
 
Links on commercial sites go stale fairly quickly, you may have to search again.  Also progress makes old printers poor choices.
  
Key words for the searches look on ebay, amazon, gearbest...... key words:  '''Tronxy Prussa I3 Anet A8 Auto Level Heated Bed'''
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Key words for the searches look on ebay, amazon, gearbest......
  
=== The Actual Links ===
 
  
The real Prussa but not 200 dollars
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Prussa I3 Anet A8 Auto Level Heated Bed
  
*'''[http://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/59-original-prusa-i3-mk2-kit.html Original Prusa i3 MK2 3D Printer kit with LCD ]''' This is a 700 dollar kit, and is the "reference" for the other kits.
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=== Go To ===
  
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The real Prussa
  
==== Reviewed ====
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*'''[http://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/59-original-prusa-i3-mk2-kit.html Original Prusa i3 MK2 3D Printer kit with LCD ]''' This is a 700 dollar kit, and is the "reference" for the other kits.
Reviewed: ( price inc shipping )  Here are 4 I would look at first.
 
 
 
*'''[http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tronxy-Auto-level-P802MA-3D-Printer-High-Precision-Reprap-i3-MK3-Heatbed-Marlin-/272513046357?hash=item3f730b1755:g:dLYAAOSwjDZYcFU5&autorefresh=true Tronxy Auto level P802MA 3D Printer High Precision Reprap i3 MK3 Heatbed Marlin ]'''  Looks like mine, $170 includes some filament, and sd card.
 
 
 
*'''[http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRONXY-High-Precision-Reprap-P802MA-DIY-3d-Printer-LCD-Screen-Auto-leveling-US-/252833627728?epid=2172692137&hash=item3ade0efe50:g:rWoAAOSwTM5Y2g7i TRONXY High Precision Reprap P802MA DIY 3d Printer LCD Screen Auto leveling US ]''' Looks like mine, $170.
 
 
 
*'''[http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEWEST-FDM-3D-Printer-Precision-Reprap-tronxy-P802E-DIY-LCD-in-USA-KN-/252702874834?epid=930796371&hash=item3ad643dcd2:g:dggAAOSwopRYZmHs NEWEST! FDM 3D Printer Precision Reprap tronxy P802E DIY & LCD in USA KN | eBay ]'''  Looks like mine, $170.
 
 
 
 
 
*'''[http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEWEST-FDM-3D-Printer-Precision-Reprap-tronxy-P802E-DIY-LCD-in-USA-KN-/252702874834?epid=930796371&hash=item3ad643dcd2:g:dggAAOSwopRYZmHs NEWEST! FDM 3D Printer Precision Reprap tronxy P802E DIY & LCD in USA KN | eBay ]''' This is not my Tronxy, but appears to be identical $170
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
==== Not Reviewed ====
 
So far I have found the best price on ebay.  The following links may be close, but do not fully fit my criteria ( remember part of criteria is that it is like mine ).  Some may be better than mine.
 
 
 
  
*'''[https://www.amazon.com/ALUNAR-Upgraded-Self-Assembly-Multi-color-Printing/dp/B01L6C2PKS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1507056349&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=prusa+3d+printer+kit&psc=1 ALUNAR Upgraded DIY 3D Printer Kit Self-Assembly Reprap Prusa I3 Crystal Acrylic Desktop FDM Printer Multi-color Printing Machine: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific ]'''
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These links need to be reviewed:
*'''[https://www.amazon.com/Anet-Accuracy-Assembly-Printing-Luminescent/dp/B073SV8CDH/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1507056349&sr=8-11&keywords=prusa+3d+printer+kit Amazon.com: Anet A8 3D Printer, Prusa i3 DIY,High Accuracy Self Assembly ,SD card Printing ,Support ABS / PLA / Wood / Nylon PVA / PP / Luminescent: Industrial & Scientific ]'''
 
*'''[https://www.gearbest.com/tronxy-_gear/ Tronxy Best Deals + Online Shopping | GearBest.com ]'''
 
*'''[https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_428456.html Anet A6 3D Desktop Printer Kit EU PLUG-$182.99 Online Shopping| GearBest.com ]'''
 
*'''[https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_651607.html Zonestar P802N Reprap Prusa I3 DIY 3D Printer Kit EU PLUG-$189.99 Online Shopping| GearBest.com ]'''
 
*'''[https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-FDM-Printing-Technology-Acrylic-Metal-3D-printer-High-Precision-Large-Printing-Size-Prusa-i3-3D/32801841170.html?s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10130_10068_10344_10342_10343_10340_10341_10307_10060_10155_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_10534_10533_10532_100031_10099_10338_10339_10103_10102_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10324_10325_10084_513_10083_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_143_10312_10314_10078_10079_10073,searchweb201603_14,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=2181701d-1978-4b03-b965-459af422db13&algo_expid=ec5ba93f-baf4-429c-be36-64b505c77d17-2&algo_pvid=ec5ba93f-baf4-429c-be36-64b505c77d17 Newest FDM Printing Technology Acrylic+Metal 3D Printer High Precision Large Printing Size i3 High Quality 3D printer Kits-in 3D Printers from Computer & Office on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group ]'''
 
*'''[http://www.dx.com/s/i3+3d+printer?cateId=0&cateName=All%20Categories i3 3d printer - Free Shipping - DX ]'''
 
*'''[http://www.dx.com/p/geeetech-high-quality-wood-geeetech-prusa-i3-pro-w-3d-printer-kit-469707 Geeetech High Quality Wood Geeetech Prusa I3 Pro W 3D Printer Kit - Free Shipping - DealExtreme ]'''
 
*'''[http://www.dx.com/p/digital-ph-meter-with-automatic-tds-tester-916478186 Digital PH Meter with Automatic TDS Tester - Free Shipping - DealExtreme ]'''
 
  
=== Similar ===
 
  
 
*'''[https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=prusa+i3+anet+a8+auto+level+heated+bed&_sop=15 prusa i3 anet a8 auto level heated bed | eBay ]'''
 
*'''[https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=prusa+i3+anet+a8+auto+level+heated+bed&_sop=15 prusa i3 anet a8 auto level heated bed | eBay ]'''
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