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Is there anyone interested in doing a community buy of a 3d printer for user PTP.
He has contributed so much in these forums.
Imagine what he could do with his own 3d printer.
Depending on how many people will help would determine the price for a 3d printer.
If interested please state how much you would donate. Optional, suggest 3d printer.
Thanks, Keith

Interestingly enough, i cant find the pricing for consumables. With that big of a build volume going to cost some $$$ to keep it filled. $10K extra for the additional finishing station and mixing station is wayyy over priced. But that said, I might get in line. Time to lease again!
I have several parts on Alan that are nylon SLS formed, they are grainy but you can sand them out fairly well. They are light weight and strong.
Take a look at Lisa it has a low cost finishing station package for under 10K but the print area is really small. 150* 150* 200.
https://www.sinterit.com/product/sinterit-lisa-set/
And forget an SLA printer... the chemicals are a nightmare to keep and work with and still expensive... Stick with a good old reliable FDM...
I just chipped in as well. Honestly I thought he already worked at EZR and this was part of his job since he seems so involved with the community.
Maybe DJ should hire him so he can keep himself in filament. :-)
Just a quick update, New Jersey got some snow, and we have a few trees down some parts of the city with no electricity, internet is not stable.
Regarding the printers, I need to rely on the community (you guys), there are so many talent work.
I'm real noob so it would help if you guys agree in a specific model.
I say we narrow down the choice to three printers, give pros and cons of each and let Ptp decide from there.
My first choice would be the Robo r1 plus. Its a simple to use printer at $500 I've had great results with it, auto levels glass top and can use most filaments. Then you have money left over for Simplify 3D and rolls of filament. Just keep in mind he is a noob.
I have a couple Robo R 1 plus , getting Ptp a couple of those would be awesome
I would also like to donate
jstarne1
see post #26 for donation