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 * Steppers (you will need 5):
-These are what I'm using in the current machines and they work great, but possibly a little pricey, and overseas shipping:
+These work, but possibly a little pricey, and overseas shipping:
 http://www.slidesandballscrews.com/sy42sth471684a-p-315.html?cPath=45_80
-I also bought a few lots of these, you can ask the guy to remove the gears for you before shipping.  They should work, but I haven't actually tried them yet!
+These should work, but haven't been tested yet:
 http://cgi.ebay.com/4-Stepper-motors-DIY-CNC-ROUTER-MILL-LATHE-ROBOT-/120557925061
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 * Build Platform:
-/4" MDF works just great to get started.  I'm using 1/2" MDF because it's what I had on hand, but it's a little heavier than it needs to be.
+/4" MDF works just great to get started.
-You might want to get a heated bed; PLA prints just great with no heated bed, but a heated bed is pretty much required for ABS.  I haven't purchased any heated bed yet, but there's two interesting ways to go I am considering:
+You might want to get a heated bed; PLA prints just great with no heated bed, but a heated bed is pretty much required for ABS.
 By all accounts, this is a fine heated PCB that's ready-made:
 http://ultimachine.com/content/prusa-pcb-heated-bed
-Also, there's the MacGuyver option... I'll have to find a photo but I know a fellow who has used the bottomparts of a clothesiron to make a heated bed that works great.
 * Electronics:
+The current popular choice is RepRap Arduino Mega Pololu Shield (RAMPS):
-The current popular choice is RAMPS:
 http://reprap.org/wiki/Arduino_Mega_Pololu_Shield
-This can be sourced too many ways to list.  :)
-I am using "Sanguinololu" on my current builds; it is smaller and cheaper:
+Another good choice is "Sanguinololu"; it is smaller and cheaper:
 http://reprap.org/wiki/Sanguinololu
-The easy way to source this, or probably RAMPS, is to get ont he #reprap channel on IRC Freenode and ask.
 * Stepper Drivers:
-The above electronics also expect you to have 4 stepper drivers, of this precise model:
+The above electronics also expect you to have 4 Pololu A4983 stepper drivers, this precise model:
 http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1201
-These are great stepper drivers and frequently sold out, but still ship within a reasonable timeframe on backorder.  You'd do well to get heat sinks for them, too.  There are many suitable options, but I am currently using these:
+These are great stepper drivers and frequently sold out, but still ship within a reasonable timeframe on backorder.  You should get heat sinks for them, too.  There are many suitable options, here is an example:
 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835708011
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 The other popular option is here:
 http://shop.arcol.hu/
-I'm using the Makergear hot end in my current builds and it's very nice.  I have ordered a couple of the Arcol to try out, but it takes him longer to ship, so I'm still waiting on those.
 Hot end nozzles come in a variety of sizes; I recommend starting with a .5mm nozzle and getting a supplementary .35 or .25 later on.  I've only actually /used/ .5mm nozzles ever, personally, although I have some .35mm here I mean to try out 'someday.'