BOM
You will need the following tools to assemble this printer.
| Qty | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Multimeter for checking wiring. |
| 1 | Soldering iron. |
| 1 | Small rubber mallet to help convince some parts to join. |
| 1 | Mineral oil for lubrication. |
| 1 | Fine grit sandpaper to clean up the rails. |
| 1 | Optional cyanoacrylate glue. (super-glue) |
You'll need controller electronics to drive the Snappy. Here's what I recommend. Prices given are based on what I found on Amazon with a cursory search. All parts found had free shipping options. All costs are in US Dollars.
| Qty | Description | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power Supply, 120W. (300W w/ Heated Bed) | ~$20 |
| 1 | Controller electronics. (RAMPS1.4+2560+Pololus) | ~$45 |
| 3 | Mechanical microswitch end-stops and wiring. | ~$ 5 |
| 5 | NEMA17 Stepper Motors, 40mm length, 1m cable | ~$65 |
| 1 | J-Head Extruder hot end w/heater, thermistor. | ~$32 |
| 2 | 40mm 12v 2-pin cooling fan. | ~$ 4 |
| 1m | Wire, dual conductor, 22 gauge, stranded | ~$ 1 |
| 1 | Heated Build Platform. (optional) | ~$ 9 |
You'll need the following Hardware to build the cartesian frame:
| Qty | Description | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4Kg | Plastic Filament. (@ $35/Kg) | ~$85 |
1 | Extruder Drive Gear | ~$ 4
1 | 686 bearing. | ~$ 1
1 | Borosilicate glass build platform. (213x200mm) | ~$22
4 | Mini binder clips. | ~$ 3
Not counting shipping costs, time, and labor.
- ~$287 without Heated Bed.
- ~$305 with Heated Bed.
Recommended slicer settings:
- 3 perimeters layers
- 3 top and bottom layers
- 0.3 or smaller layer height
- 20% or better infill
- No support necessary
- No Raft or brim necessary
You will need to print out the following parts:
| Qty | Name | Image | Typical Print Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slop Calibrator (download) |  |
1:10 |
| 2 | Rail Motor Segment (download) |  |
4:01 |
| 1 | Drive Gears (download) |  |
0:47 |
| 1 | Motor Mount Plates (download) |  |
3:45 |
| 10 | Rail Segment (download) |  |
5:04 |
| 8 | Slider Sled (download) |  |
3:32 |
| 2 | X-Y Joiner (download) |  |
2:12 |
| 4 | Sled Endcap (download) |  |
1:33 |
| 1 | Platform Supports (download) |  |
1:56 |
| 3 | Rail Endcap (download) |  |
2:12 |
| 2 | Y-Z Bottom Joiner (download) |  |
5:20 |
| 4 | Support Legs (download) |  |
1:35 |
| 2 | Z Joiner (download) |  |
3:40 |
| 1 | J-Head Extruder Platform (download) |  |
4:49 |
| 1 | Extruder Motor Clip (download) |  |
1:22 |
| 1 | Extruder Idler & Latch (download) |  |
0:32 |
| 1 | Extruder Fan Shroud (download) |  |
0:52 |
| 1 | Extruder Fan Clip (download) |  |
0:27 |
| 1 | Cooling Fan Shroud (download) |  |
0:44 |
| 1 | Spool Holder (download) |  |
3:39 |
| 2 | Cable Chain Links (download) |  |
3:56 |
| 1 | Cable-Chain Mounts (download) |  |
1:29 |
And one of the following motherboard mounts, depending on which electronics you use:
| Qty | Name | Image | Typical Print Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAMPS MotherBoard Mount (download) |  |
3:47 |
| 1 | RAMBo MotherBoard Mount (download) |  |
3:39 |