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by YZF 4763 days ago
Slightly off topic but I built my own CNC 3 axis milling machine (X, Y and Z) some years ago which is mostly collecting dust :-) It's pretty high precision, solid, screw/stepper drives.

If I want to convert it into a 3d printer what would be my best/cheapest route? I.e. getting a printing head and software setup to drive it all?
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MBCook 4763 days ago
I believe you'll be limited in feed rate (due to the weight of the axis), but that's basically it. GCODE is used in 3D printers as well. You basically have a 1/2 built reprap.

I think your plan is all you'd need to do.

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if_by_whisky 4763 days ago
Out should ask this question in the 3d printer tips and tricks Google group.
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