CONSTRUCTION OF A 3D PRINTER

Diplomsko delo analizira trenutno stanje 3D tiskalnikov na trgu. Prikazan je razvoj in principi delovanja 3D tiskalnikov. Predstavljeni so tipi 3D tiskalnikov, njihove prednosti in slabosti. Podrobneje je predstavljena zgradba in delovanje koračnih motorjev. Opravljene so meritve koračnih motorjev. Opisana je programska oprema za rokovanje s 3D tiskalniki in komponente, ki jih potrebujemo za izdelavo. Diploma se oklepa vprašanja, ali je izdelava 3D tiskalnika bolj ekonomična kot pa naložba v že končani produkt.This diploma analyzes the current status of 3D printer technology on the market. The history of 3D printer is described along with the methods of 3D printing and how 3D printing evolved through the years. The diploma paper describes what types of printers exist their strengths and weaknesses. Included is the description of stepper motors and testing of stepper motors. Software that is needed for running 3D printers is also described. The diploma paper revolves around the question if it is more economical to construct your own 3D printer or buy an already made solution