--- product_id: 74679971 title: "Simple Kit with Aluminum Handle and Spool Rack 3D Printer Kit" brand: "printrbot" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/74679971-simple-kit-with-aluminum-handle-and-spool-rack-3d-printer store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Auto-Leveling Probe Aluminum Handle Metal Construction Simple Kit with Aluminum Handle and Spool Rack 3D Printer Kit **Brand:** printrbot **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unleash Your Creativity with Every Layer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Simple Kit with Aluminum Handle and Spool Rack 3D Printer Kit by printrbot - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/74679971-simple-kit-with-aluminum-handle-and-spool-rack-3d-printer) ## Best For - printrbot enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted printrbot brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Last:** Robust metal construction ensures durability and stability for every project. - • **Sleek & Functional:** Aluminum handle and spool rack streamline your workspace for maximum efficiency. - • **Elevate Your Prints:** Experience precision with an auto-leveling probe that adapts to your software. - • **User-Friendly Design:** Designed for both beginners and pros, making 3D printing accessible to all. - • **Join the Maker Movement:** Be part of a community that values innovation and creativity in every print. ## Overview The Simple Kit with Aluminum Handle and Spool Rack is a robust 3D printer kit designed for both novice and experienced users. It features an auto-leveling probe for optimal print surfaces, a durable metal construction for enhanced rigidity, and a sleek aluminum handle for easy maneuverability. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their 3D printing game. ## Description The Printrbot Metal Simple 3D fused-filament-fabrication printer kit has a black powder-coated all-metal construction with open platform for fabricating parts up to 6 x 6 x 6 inches (H x W x D) using 1.75-mm PLA thermoplastic filament (sold separately). The printer, which has all components required for assembly, has a steel and aluminum frame for durability and a black powder-coated finish to protect against wear. The printer head moves on the Y (backward and forward) and Z (up and down) axes, while the print bed moves on the x (left to right) axis. The steel and aluminum print bed is warp resistant and includes an auto-leveling probe that works with the user-chosen computer software to provide a level print surface. The hot end has a maximum resolution of 100 microns and includes a fan to help solidify the molten filament as it is extruded onto the print bed. The printer uses open source software and connects to the computer using the included mini-USB cable. Using an SD card (sold separately), the printer can be disconnected from the computer after initialization for untethered printing during long print jobs. The guide rails have a 12-mm diameter for stability and have linear bearings for smooth vertical movement of the print head. The GT2 belt and aluminum pulley system facilitates precise movement of the print head. The NEMA 17 stepper motor meets the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standard ICS 16-2001. The printer includes a sample spool of PLA (polylactic acid) filament. ## Features - Aluminum Handle and Spool Rack now included - Auto-leveling probe that works with the user-chosen computer software to provide a level print surface - Metal construction to provide increased rigidity ## Images ![Simple Kit with Aluminum Handle and Spool Rack 3D Printer Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZCR6XIjFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A++ just buy it! *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016* This printer is fantastic. A++, I'm in love.I've owned four 3D printers - the Printrbot is my fifth and easily my favorite. No 3D printer is perfect, they all need periodic maintenance, the Printrbot is no different. For this reason, I'd recommend the kit and not the assembled one - sure it takes time, and frankly can be frustrating. However when you're done you'll know what needs to be done if anything goes wrong...okay, negatives aside, because they're minor - this printer is amazing. I have had this work horse going non stop for about 30 days. I love it, my kids love it, even my wife is enjoying itin ~200 prints, I've had two failed prints making for about a 99% success rate. On other printers, I tended to get about 75%. The Printrbot is very smartly designed to "just work". It has no frills, and it's about as much fun as you can have for ~$600I've liked it so much that I bought the extended Z axis, the extended X axis, and the heated bed. Not joking, due to the auto level feature, you can print over the entire bed (standard it's 6"x6"x6", with the upgrades it's 10"x6"x10").it's great, it's built like a tank, and it's about as much fun as I think is possible for an inexpensive 3D printer.there is no question, of the printers I've owned {Makerbot, Prusa, XYZPrinting Nobal, and a homebrew}, this is the best one in almost every way.A+++ just buy it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Superb build wasted due to a poor controller board [7/22/2017 Update] *by A***K on Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2015* ** 7/22/2017 update belowWhen it works it works well, it is very sturdy and almost no play in any axis. I have owned this for about a week now and might have printed about 20-25 prints. My success rate is about 33% and the reason being the printer just gives up half way through the print. It stops does nothing and sometime just resets and homes all its axis over and over. Done print ruined, I had several prints done upto 80% just to abort this way. After about 18 prints I had just another fail like this and then suddenly the Y axis lost its "bearing" it would home fine but any other command and it moved all the way to the very end. Mind you by this time I had flashed the board at least 3 times, more on that later, so much so that I attached a switch to the boot jumper. This time when I tried to flash I got the dreaded "Blank check failed at 0x00000" error, effectively means that the board/MCU is done. Tried ICSP but did not connect to the controller. Have contacted printrbot for a new board. Will update this with the communication from Printrbot.Printing results as follows:Cura Pronterface UI - 0 successful prints/4 printsCura Basic (Cura Slicer) - 1 successful prints/5 printsCura Basic (Slic3e) - 3 successful prints/5 printsRepetier Host (Slic3r) - 1 successful prints/5 printsSD Card print (Slic3r) - 2 successful prints/3 printsYour chance of a successful print increases if using SD card USB is very unreliable.Pros:Solidly build gantryNice machined partsVery open to modificationsCons:Printer controller seems computationally under powered and all of the issues are due to this board.** 7/22/2017 +2 starsPrintBot sent me a new board but by the time the board arrived I had already converted it to a RAMPS 1.4 + Marlin.In the earlier review I was lot more critical. After 2 years using this printer on a RAMPS 1.4 board I could not be happier. I still stand by my statements about the mechanics and they are top notch.In these 2 years I've upgraded to a heated bed and a larger X Axis and at times use this as a makeshift CNC to mill PCBs. The heated bed is easily connected to RAMPS. I've replaced the kapton tape on the heated bed and added a QidiTech mat for good adhesion. Though it never goes above 70/75C. ABS printing with ABS juice works.******2 stars are mainly due to the build quality but without a good controller board this printer is useless.*** Update+2 stars for going strong for 2+ years.**** ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners! *by B***J on Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017* I was very disappointed by this unit. I could not get it to print properly. I had a friend come over who had more experience than I do with these things and he couldn't get it to print! In the process of trying to get it to print, the thing went nuts and gouged a line about 2 inches long into the bed! Printrbot replaced the controller and then it seemed to work, but they wouldn't replace the bed. I ended up throwing it in my storage locker and getting a DaVinci Pro 1.0 - still had some issues, but was able to print. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/74679971-simple-kit-with-aluminum-handle-and-spool-rack-3d-printer](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/74679971-simple-kit-with-aluminum-handle-and-spool-rack-3d-printer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*