Makerspace have been gifted some old 3D-printers for remakeing. Do you want too make your own printer based on a solid farme with a prebuildt case? Or maybe you are dreaming of a CNC-machine? Now you have the opertunity.

The cube

The Cube printer was the first printer installed in the Makerspace. Its frame is made of aluminum and features a stylish outer case—a quality part that would be a shame to discard. However, the control board and nozzle are quite outdated and not very useful.

In the spirit of reusing equipment, we’re looking for a student who wants to upgrade the necessary components and bring the machine back to life. It can be rebuilt as a 3D printer, but you’re also welcome to repurpose it as a CNC machine or even a laser engraver if that’s your dream project.

This is a higher-cost project, so it’s important that you see it through to completion. After submitting your final report and a video showcasing your impressive new machine, you’ll get to keep and take home the finished equipment.

There are five old printers available—first come, first served. You can find the application form under the “Start a New Project” tab, in the demo project section. Some experience with 3D printers is recommended for this project.