Community 3D Printer Buy For Ptp

Hi Will,

Don't you have 2 or 3 of these machines? How have they held up building all you have made? I recall seeing an Alan being built on one.

I like the all metal hot end, and large print area. Does the ABS frame hold up well ? Did you build an enclosure for printing ABS or isn't it needed?

Looking at Will's recommendation, I would rate this one high on the list.

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jstarne1

see post #26 for donation

Actually, Post 31 has the donation link. Post 26 was me suggesting we use one.

Copied here as well. https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/82sKxQc2AX

Alan

ah thanks alan.

I will list the printers here, I ran out of time for now, will be back online later and finish filling in the pros/cons.

Robo R1+ $500 --Pros

--Cons ---Outdated

Wanhao D3 $330 --Pros ---Price

Wanhao D6 $699 --Pros ---Price ---Compact ---CoreXY

--Cons ---people have had to replace fans

Pulse 3D $799+

Pulse 3D XE $1500 --Pros ---Print any filament ---Excellent support

--Cons ---Price

Dremel 3D40 $1195 ($895 on sale) --Cons --- PLA only

--Pros --- Print and Forget - Simple to use --- Always works

Dremel 3D45 $1795

Prusa MK3 $999 (even though it has a large fan base and its an OK printer, I dont recommend this one)

Creality CR10S $599 --Pros ---Big build volume

--Cons ---Will not release the firmware (other people have though)

Creality Ender 2 $200
--Cons ----Build Size is very small

--Pros ---Price ---Print Quality

@andyroid yes that’s correct I have two of these among my arsenal. I used these to test and print. They go from 100 microns to 300 microns. I no longer print with ABS. I completely replaced with PETG, no smell, no warp and stronger than abs and no enclosure needed. I use aqua net on the glass bed. Prints from PLA are amazing.

I’ve prolly printed close to 3000 hours on both machines never had an issue.

Robo now sells enclosed units at a higher cost but still with in budget. I’ve not done research on these.

Only con I can think of is the heated bed doesn’t always heat evenly, and if you print from SD card difficult to incert.

These are a pretty nice machine , I've got one but without the upgraded electronics. Great build volume.

www.seemecnc.com/collections/3d-printers/products/rostockmax-v3-2-white-rtp-fully-assembled

Do we have a final plan with regards to a time frame from choosing, ordering and shipping to PTP? I just want to make sure we stay on top of this.

I have been sick and death in family, so sorry I have been out of loop for a while. I know PTP has been sick also.

PTP - What size objects would you imagine to print?