We are happy to announce the launch of the Longboat Prusa RepRap. Available now to PRE ORDER for dispatch on November 30th
The Longboat Prusa is a Replicating Rapid Prototyping Machine which uses fused deposition modelling and is based on the RepRap open source project. The machine uses PLA (Polylactic Acid) thermoplastic filament to print 3D objects.
The Longboat Prusa is based on the Prusa Mendel RepRap the main difference being the use of LM8UU liner bearings as a replacement to plastic bushings. It is manufactured by, and available exclusively from, www.thereprapkitstore.co.uk
The machine comes in kit form and is assembled by the purchaser using basic DIY skills and tools.
Build volume: 220x 220x 140mm
Overall size: 500 mm (W) x 400 mm (D) x 360 mm (H)
Printing materials: PLA, ABS 3mm diameter thermoplastic
Heated build surface: 60c for PLA 105c for ABS
The first 100 kits, will be dispatched on the November 30th, after which kits will have a four week lead time, we intend to reduce to a two week lead time by the new year.
The kits contain the following;
All plastic parts printed in white PLA.
Fasteners in neatly labelled bags.
Threaded rod pre cut to the correct length.
Stainless Steel smooth bar pre cut to the correct length.
LM8UU liner bearings.
608zz bearings.
V5 Hot End for 3mm filament.
Hobbed bolt.
20meters of 3mm PLA filament so that you can begin printing as soon as you assemble your kit.
Laser cut 4mm aluminium heated print bed, Y axis carriage and X axis carriage.
5mm ABS electronics mounting board.
5 Nema 17 Stepper Motors.
Fully assembled Sanguinololu 1.3 electronics.
Molex connectors for stepper motors.
70Watt 12V power supply for electronics.
90Watt power supply for heated print bed.
Kapton Tape for the heated print bed.
Kapton Tape for the Hot End.
PTFE tape.
Silicone sealant.
Heat paste.
Glue.
Cable ties.
Cable trunking.