Hello, I am trying to decide which kit or individual components I can buy in order to use my existing CNC router as a 3D printer. My CNC router has a 4 axis controller using DQ542MA stepper motor drivers.
Based on my research the following items are mandatory.
Extruder w/ Stepper
Hot End w/ 24v Power Supply
Heat Bed w/ Controller and Power Supply.
I noticed that some of the extruders come with a hot end and wiring while others do not. Below is a list of items I have found online and I am hoping to get opinions on what I should buy while at the same time sharing this information with others who may be attempting the same thing.
My goal is to buy stuff that will perform well and reliably with the ability to use both soft and harder filaments with nozzle changes.
1) Highly machined all metal extruder with hot end wiring. $300 USD
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=171203633804
2) Chinese extruder and hot end all wired up. Gear for router conversions. $80
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=321171320184
3) Euro Extruder with hotend and wiring. $130
X-Truder - The Best Extruder On the Market! - Quintessential Universal Building Device - 3D Printers and Accessories Store
4) MBE Extruder v9 - Single Extruder with hotend and wiring. $70
MBE Extruder v9 - Single - Quintessential Universal Building Device - 3D Printers and Accessories Store
5) Chinese 24x24 hotbed plate only. $40
24V Robust 3D Printer Heatbed 20x20 Active Area with Top 4mm Mirror Base | eBay
4) Spider 3D Printer Tool for CNC Machines, complete kit. Appear very basic.
http://www.rockcliffmachine.com/prod...d-printer-tool