Solidoodle Officially Closed (Page 2 of 4)

Nice find!

As someone who has owned 3 Solidoodle printers and one BigBox:

The BigBox design (even in acrylic or wood) is considerably better than the Solidoode design. E3D selling printers with Solidoodle frames would be a step backwards.

The cracking is from shipping damage, not during use.

Electronically, I'm sure the Me Creator is an absolute nightmare.

Mechanically it certainly seems superior to a stock Solidoodle. Better coupling on Z, bearings on all axes, etc. However those are likely fairly poor tolerance LM8UUs on similarly poor tolerance shafts, so I'd anticipate replacing them. The wiring is a little funky and seems like it could get caught in the belts, but we'll chalk that up in the electronics category. The HotEnd is likely a clone of some sort as well and needs replacing to reduce clogging/fire hazard. Similarly for the bed, I'm sure the included bed is not only no good, but also a potential hazard.

If I bought one of those I'd tear it down and rebuild it to give the electronics a thorough pass-through and replace the parts mentioned.

I know its standard legalese, but is anyone else getting agiggle out of "and free and clear of any liens, claims, or encumbrances."    What, wiht the press arround the press, I'd say there's your encumbrance right there, specially if a large percentge of the 700+ printers in vrios sttes are non funcitonal mk 1 presses

Did you look through the additional photos link?  There are a ton of empty frames.  It also says available in bulk or individually, so you probably could make an offer for just the frames.

I messaged them and made an offer on the 30 or so printers shown there.  They got back to me on the initial inquiry pretty quickly, then I put in the offer, so I imagine they will take some time to consider it.  If they accept it then I will have a lot of printers to list in the buy/ sell section here!

in the extra pics they show over 100 frames and another over 100 printers in various assm most are SD@ and SD# with some SD4 and even work bench models.

I am interested in an SD3 printer mostly complete at least so I can add mods like an duel extruder, Rumba board, etc want to make a more advanced workbench apprentice model printer of it.

it would be cool to have a rack of say 8-12 same model printers as a factory even if just SD2s for mass small parts making. on one of those roll around wire racks like in walkin coolers to use in garage or someplace. saw that on youtube years ago using MB cupcakes in London a guy selling widgets on ebay back when a $1,000 printer was very rare to find. he paid much more for some of his.

And yet, the frame was the best part of the printer!  Its just about the only part that I was completely satisfied with and never gave me any issues.

What's it worth?
Lots of parts and pieces. Do you get the racks too?
Could likely create an inventory from the 71 photos.
Surprised there taking bids on sets of parts - saw motors, and presses, plus all those SD3 frames and so much more.
Too many desk chairs.
Might fit into a moving truck. Lots of boxing.

Anyone interested in an LLC to buy?

Just random thoughts I was struck with.

then a med - large warehouse to put it all

anything with Air Brakes requir class A CDL also if GVW is over 12k lbs class C and over 30K lbs class B. other things apply also. like special vehicles require CDL addon permits/tests for air brakes, Tanker, HazMat, passenger bus over 15 passengers must also pass a driven test with said Bus same for semi Trailers. I have Class C with Tnk, lost my HazMat due to not taking written test every year since not working which is another requirement. need Employment proof of vehicle being driven for most tests for CDL and a Current Physical as of a couple years back. some vehicles require a Chauffeurs license like if driving for hire also e.g. if you drive a rental for a company paying you. Insurance and background checks nation wide. you wont be covered legally or insurance wise otherwise. so whom ever told you a truck with Air Brakes dont need CDL is misinformed.

I would just like to say that I am very saddened by the news of Solidoodle's closing, I have used my SD 3 for almost 3 years . Thanks to and because of this machine and this forum I have learned so much about 3 D printing , electronics , CAD and mechanics. I  thank everyone on this forum for all the help and assistance them gave so freely and completely. As I write this note my SD 3 is sitting beside me printing parts for my youngest daughter's wedding reception. Last August it made stuff for my oldest daughters wedding . I pray that this forum will continue to lead and help others as much as it has helped me . To Solidoodle I say Thank you for getting me into 3 D printing. and long live the Soliforum