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Hey guys looking into buying a decent lower priced printer, I’ve been reading a lot about the creality ender 3.. any feedback?? Any other suggestions for under 500 bucks or less for a better printer option? Looking to designate this printer to TPU only.
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http://www.soliforum.com/topic/17534/mo … -for-sale/
I love my Ender-3, great print quality, no required upgrades, fully open source.
It is a kit printer, you do need to do some assambly, watch youtube video before assamble it. It do have enclosure, which is the major cons. but with that price, good luck find enclosed printer have similar build volume.
It is bowden setup, you may need some mod to print TPU though.
If you're willing to take on building from a kit, $499 will get you a Folger FT-5 R2. I just finished building mine, it's my first printer, and it's doing an excellent job for me. I figure I got myself a $3k printer for the price.
I print a lot of TPU for automotive applications on my SD4. It's a handy material, but I cannot imagine it working well with a Bowden extruder setup.
-Kevin
TPU & Bowden feed do not typically play well together.
I run TPU on my SD4 as well, with the E3D v6 hotend, and the teflon tube cut long to take up any open space between feed gear & hotend throat... and even then, sometimes, it will jump out on me. =P
TPU & Bowden feed do not typically play well together
Agreed if getting a dedicated machine for TPU the ender is not a choice i would make and if you need a 300 mm bed the fT5 is a good option or you could get one of these
https://folgertech.com/collections/3d-p … ft-mega-i3
no experience with this kit but FT kits are quite build able if you have the time.
TPU & Bowden feed do not typically play well together
Agreed if getting a dedicated machine for TPU the ender is not a choice i would make and if you need a 300 mm bed the fT5 is a good option or you could get one of these
https://folgertech.com/collections/3d-p … ft-mega-i3
no experience with this kit but FT kits are quite build able if you have the time.
personally, i would go with the FT-5... more stable frame, and easily enclosed if you wanted to do that down the road..
but that is my preference.
What firmware does the ft-5 run? Pretty open source?
What firmware does the ft-5 run? Pretty open source?
It would be Marlin as is the case with most of their printers. You could also use Repetier but you would have to fully configure it.
yup, it runs Marlin if you build it stock
Open source all the way. All parts can easily be sourced from other vendors (including a full aluminum panel set from another vendor).
The beauty of these kits is that they ARE open source, but the headaches of sourcing all the individual bits is done for you. Everything you need to build a fully functioning printer is included in the kit, right down to the screws, nuts, & washers. All electronics, motors, etc - everything is there.
In the odd case that something is missing from the kit, they are pretty good about getting the needed bit(s) to you in a timely manner if you make them aware of the problem quickly - BUT - YOU need to do a complete inventory upon receiving the kit. Don't put it off, and wait for weeks before checking things over.
YOU need to do a complete inventory upon receiving the kit. Don't put it off, and wait for weeks before checking things over.
Or simply jump in and build it and then contact FT if any parts are missing.
but heartless is correct unless you are planning on building the thing in a couple or tree weeks do a complete inventory.
Me i just jump in and build. i do organize screws in a tray as it is easier to find them .
YOU need to do a complete inventory upon receiving the kit. Don't put it off, and wait for weeks before checking things over.
Or simply jump in and build it and then contact FT if any parts are missing.
but heartless is correct unless you are planning on building the thing in a couple or tree weeks do a complete inventory.
Me i just jump in and build. i do organize screws in a tray as it is easier to find them .
yeah, you can just jump right into building, but then if you come across something missing or broken, the build has to be put on hold while you wait for the replacement part(s)
Doing a complete inventory before you start building will prevent that sort of issue.
you can get any missing or broken bits in shipping, then start building..
l inventoried the major pieces before starting . If you really want to prevent issues do a meter test on the PSU heaters and thermosistors prior to building. and if you have a another comparable printer you can test motors and driver boards as well. the board you pretty well need everything else hooked up to test.
I have buy my Ender 3 3D printer yesterday and done a few prints on it. I am so happy to say that it has exceeded my expectations. I am amazed that such a good printer can be had for under $289.
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