by JavierVanegas » 2014-Aug-Wed-23-Aug
Well imagine my case, where I am almost at the position of the Artist (instead I am a future Politologist/Political Scientist). I do have a spirit for tinkering and electronics, but don't have the time to study it deeper either. Also my mother language is Spanish, and I live in South America. Most of the information on the web is 99% English (for western users I suppose), and at least 30% / 50% technical depending on the page you refer to. I do know how to disassemble my pc and put it back together, but from that to coming in touch with RepRap and Arduino for the first time, knowing what a G-code is (which I still don't think I fully understand). My Printrbot plus v2.1 is an investment which I need to make the most of, and as soon as possible (as things in my country aren't favorable to any kind of entrepreneurship), and if I take too long, "next semester is coming", and well, that explains itself. I love the whole concept of 3D printing, rapid prototyping or as you want to call it, but it's a whole new world, it needs quite an investment of time. One of the things I read from a book by Christopher D. Winnan is that "you need someone to share the frustration with", as in someone who either helps you or at least listens to you. I would add that you find a companion/partner that is in he same wave as you and helps you out in any way he can, or a group of guys. If all can have their own printers, even better. But for me it's hard, I am trying to do my best to move out of my country, but just like all countries that are being driven into communism, that is harder everyday.
Printrbot Plus v2.1 . Exactly as it comes (with heat bed)
PLA BluMat 1.75mm.