When he started researching online, he found out about RepRap, an open-source project for 3D printing, which provided the foundation to at least start creating a 3D printer, not only because of the open-source instructions but also because of a community of enthusiastic tinkerers like himself.

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You can see both in action after the break, and all the relevant files and accompanying instructions live at the source links.

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Head to the source for the blow-by-blow instructions.

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