[ Closed ] Introducing Three New Solidoodle Models (Page 3 of 28)

Nice pillow block!  Was that a finger coming down to position the probe in the first couple seconds of the video?  How did it go back up to be out of the way of the nozzle?  It looks like they eliminated the servo motor.  So many questions!

To me, the probe is dragging the bed - at least that what I think I see 50 seconds in before it goes into hyper speed.

1st video shows an acrylic bed not heated nor glass and thats not the intended use of duel extruders.
the 2nd video does show the touch finger near dragging which other Delta types have a much better design of this.
also the beds that are heated are not full surface type as many here have been upgrading our own SD2/SD3 to, but the same single center resister used in SD1 4x4 plate. which dont work well even on 6x6 much less 12x12. furthermore the SD3/4 rarely can print full 8x8x8 objects without issues due to other needed features not present to aid error free printing for more than a couple hours (slow as printing is still an 8x8x8 print would take in excess of 24 hours and 12x12x12 at least double that. I think my SD2 is far as the current features can handle and plenty big for over 90% of what users need in an extruder type 3D printer ATM.
I think Solidoodle should work on mods for the SD2/3 that they have yet to offer on these 3 new models. we have been spending more doing mods than cost of printers already. just seems Solidoodle really hasnt listened to crys from their patrons. look at GM they offer option packages on cars.
they should use great caution going down the "idiot proof/child proof" 3D printer sales path there are multitudes of laws they have to comply with to avoid catastrophic lawsuit's. especially with hazards like Toxic fumes  and extreme heat conditions. that cant be ignored. maybe SD needs to use us as an R&D dept.

Mitch

Repetier host and sli3r have drop down menus for multi extruders already

The probe is slipped into an out of the way position by the printer, before printing. No servo needed. In practice, it does not drag through the print.

yes look at delta printers with auto leveling and see how they move to edge of base so finger gets flipped way up above the head by a stand at side b4 beginning print.

You can use HIPS which dissolves in limonene, PVA which dissolves in water (very hard to keep dry for printing and doesn't stick) or PLA which dissolves in lye.    All three will work faster if you can keep the solvent heated.

Create a new thread for this (and do some searching). Waaayyy off topic...

I for one is looking forward to actual pictures of the printers. Not 3D renders. i.e. I was told that the filament loads on the top of the SD Press. But none of the images really show that. It looks like you have the main door in the front of the unit, then a 'metal' clasp that opens a secondary door that exposes the location for the filament on top above the hotend.

I think everyone here is looking for details.
Are they still using the Printrboards? If not what?
Is the board in the SD Press SD designed/Build by SD or something else?
Are the parts for the newer printers going to be available as purchasable parts just as the SD2/3/4 were?
When is the EOL for the SD2/3?

That's all I got. But I am sure other folks have more.

As a side note- It would be cool if we can get a proper Q & A with a SD rep.

Hey everyone,

I’m Ryan and I work as an Engineering Tech at Solidoodle. First off, thanks for all your interest and enthusiasm in our new products. There’s been a lot of questions so I hope I can clear some things up.

The Press has an injection molded enclosure with a door. The motherboard is a new design specifically for the Press, and the extruder has also been completely redesigned. The build platform is a new design and is driven by a machine threaded rod embedded into the Z-motor. All belts are closed loop, so tension should be less of an issue. There will be an exhaust fan with a carbon filter.

The Workbench models are similar to what you’re used to from previous models with an open metal frame. The extruder mount now rides on linear bearings, and the Y-axis is driven by closed loop belts. The rear rod is supported by a pillow block as has been pointed out from the video. The acrylic jigsaw extruder is a thing of the past since the SD4 - the Workbench models use the newer and much simpler design. The Workbench also uses a machine threaded embedded Z rod.

All models will come with a removable glass bed, a cooling fan for the electronics, and SoliTouch. To address concerns about the probe - it locks back up into place above the nozzle and will not drag on the bed.

Again, thanks to all for being so involved here on the forum. We’re very excited about the new models and will try to answer other questions you have about them.

Yes it will work with other software, although SoliPrint has been designed somewhat to be packaged with the Press to complement the simple design and ease of use.
It does not come with a fan on the hotend, but the board will have a PWM header so there's always room for add-ons and possible future improvements.
Yes, it is g-code controlled.