Great side-by-side review of some current 3D printers

Discussion in 'Digital Design and Fabrication' started by SteveT44, Jul 19, 2017.

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  1. Beaver

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    Splash resistant?
     
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    David approves of this method
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    That green thing is my enclosure.
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    Seems the CR-10 only uses one z axis lead screw. I guess it works, but I would like two for sure.
     
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    His latest review. Two lead screws for you.

     
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    Spoiler alert, but that video is where I learned the CR-10 had only one leadscrew. :)
     
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    Dont know why you 2 are so enthralled by this guy's video reviews.
     
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    Who said I was enthralled??
     
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    I did. Just there. You saw it, why deny?
     
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    OK Nick, of all the sub $1000 units sold assembled (or subassembled), which one would you give the thumbs up?
     
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    I'm not Nick but if I had a grand to throw at a printer, I'd probably go with the SeeMeeCNC Rostock Max V3 kit. USA made, incredibly well rated, auto-calibrate, and monster build volume.

    https://www.seemecnc.com/products/rostock-max-v3-desktop-3d-printer-diy-kit
     
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    You don't sound like you really want a tinkering toy, you want a tool. So ignore all the cheap imports. Probably even ignore the CR-10 despite its nice big build platform as it needs additional work.

    http://shop.prusa3d.com/en/
    They have an option for you to pay an extra 200$ (plus whatever the shipping increase is) to get it assembled. Personally, I'd buy the kit and burn a few hours building it or a few beers to get a friend I trusted to do it if I didn't have the time.

    Why that one? Its a proven design, from a solid company that stands behind their work. Not some fly by night AliExpress and the 39 Thieves of Shenzhen special.

    Or spend more money and get the RoMax Steve suggested. Delta kinematics are a bit more mental work, but the construction is simple and they can run at some absurd speeds. Assembled exceeds your budget though.
     
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    Thanks Nick, and Steve (Not Nick).
     
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