1 Topic by driggers

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Topic: Make's Ultimate Guide to 3D printing

Hi,
This is coming out Nov 20.  Do you guys know if Solidoodle is featured?  http://blog.makezine.com/2012/11/15/mak … g-is-here/

I think I'll buy that issue...

SD2 Sanguinololu 1.3a atmega1284p, wood platform, lawsy's carriages, braided fishing line, pallet wood overhead spool mount, carboard/magnet enclosure, glass bed, E3D v6, bed levelling knobs, extended z-stop, 25A DC-DC SSR for bed heater, everything fixed to the SD2 frame, marlin firmware with some adjustments and extra failsafes enabled.  I'll never give up on you, little printer that could(n't)!

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Re: Make's Ultimate Guide to 3D printing

Solidoodle is featured.

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Re: Make's Ultimate Guide to 3D printing

I received a copy of this issue for attending the Make 3D Printer Meetup last week. Each of the 15 printers has a 2 page spread and then a comparison chart.  They used the Torture Test print for their testing of the various machines (forum software isn't letting me post link) - Thingiverse #33902.

Make listed the following stats for the Solidoodle 2:
Print Volume: 6"x6"x6"
Print Speed: 50mm/sec
Print Material: ABS/PLA
Resolution (z-axis): .1mm - .3mm
Machine Software: Printrun/Pronterface
Slicing Software: Slic3r
OS Supported: Windows/Mac/Linux
Open Source?: Yes
Price as Tested: $699

Seems weird that they didnt run the machine with the default Skeinforge slicer.

Make gave the Solidoodle 2 the following ratings:
Setup: 3/5
Documentation: 4/5
Ease of Use: 3/5
Hardware UI: 5/5
Machine Software: 3/5
Slicing Software: 3/5
Speed: 4/5
Reliability: 5/5
Print Quality: 3/5
Accuracy: 2/5
Support/Overhangs: 2/5
Noise: 4/5
Value 5/5

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Re: Make's Ultimate Guide to 3D printing

The tough thing about a review like that, is that much of it depends on the software and provided profile.  That's valid for the "Christmas morning" experience that they used as their standard.  Fortunately most of the lower marks are things that can be easily improved by the user by switching to Repetier, Slic3r, and adjusting the settings.   The low marks for accuracy and print quality may be related to the Y and Z backlash problems that are so common.

The issue is well worth getting, it's very comprehensive and a great introduction to 3D printing.  General principles, workflow, getting started in modeling, even how to make scans with Catch and Reconstruct Me, and clean them up for printing.

If Solidoodle could list it as an option, or work out a deal with Make to include the PDF free with purchase, it would help a lot of customers who are new to 3D printing

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Re: Make's Ultimate Guide to 3D printing

Surely Solidoodle are kicking themselves now that they didn't get around to making Repetier-Host support official. It is a far superior experience and might have improved the review.

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6 Reply by solijohn (edited by solijohn 2012-11-23 14:26:52)

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Re: Make's Ultimate Guide to 3D printing

lawsy wrote:

Surely Solidoodle are kicking themselves now that they didn't get around to making Repetier-Host support official. It is a far superior experience and might have improved the review.

We are. The Buddha featured on our site was the product of this. I'm not sure if we were super clear about this, but this has always been on the plate, just not top priority.

The hold up is creating a profile that is up to our standards, getting an official installer for all operating systems (the developer has been a great help with this), and writing support documentation.

We are about 60% through the process.

I'm sure you can understand how this is complicated by Solidoodle 3 development.

Former Solidoodle employee, no longer associated with the company.