I spent 40 hours and $2,000 to build an amazing 3D printer from scratch -- the RatRig V-Core-3.1. I recorded everything and made a fun video series about it. Join me to see what it's like to build a 3D printer from the ground up, and why you should consider RatRig's V-Core-3 printer if you take the plunge yourself.

The full playlist for this video series is here:
* https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrTmSWaWJwqLDVR0vk3-6i47G8yUVdCsp

If you're impatient and want to jump right to the timelapses (4:33 in Part1):
* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW1INp5_i1M&t=273s

Leave comments and questions and I hope you enjoy this insane build series!

NOTE: I am not affiliated with RatRig (the company) in any way. I just had hella fun building this thing, and it is an amazing machine, so I wanted to show it off and show why it was worth the effort.

== LINKS ==
* Retractable caster wheels: https://amzn.to/3ngjNQ4 (I want to put these on everything, not just my printer)

== TIMELINE ==
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - The V-Core-3 Build Experience
02:11 - The Enclosure Story
02:27 - Print Showcase
05:27 - RatRig V-Core-3 Features
08:02 - CoreXY & Speed Printing
08:53 - First-class Enclosure
10:13 - Software & Firmware & User Interface
11:48 - Printing Workflow
13:28 - Quirks of a giant printer
15:00 - So you want to buy a V-Core-3
17:14 - Closer



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