[ Closed ] Introducing Three New Solidoodle Models (Page 6 of 28)

That would explain the 'presale' price. Get a small run done to get the manufacturing issues cleared up.

many things about the press resemble the "Sculptify David" printer

has similar glass bed with release, loads at top, has start button on top, new software design, and yes looks/color ;^)
OH and both have new type auto leveling

I would like to know the same thing.  Are the spools currently sold by SD compatible with the Press without a homemade spool holder?

Another thing to keep in mind, from the filament product page:
"This 2 lb spool of 1.75mm ABS filament is compatible with all Solidoodle 3D printers"
solidoodle.com/filament

Hello all,

My name is Edrick and while I have been working at Solidoodle for some time now, this is my first post here.

I wanted to send a correction on the list of differences between the SD4/Workbench models and the Press. I do apologize for having sent the wrong version, what I sent you was actually the "rough draft". I wanted to give you guys as detailed a list as I could with the differences.

Here is a list of differences between the Press and the SD4/Workbench model printers.

The enclosure of the Press is injection molded plastic, not a metal frame like the Workbench models.

The Press extruder is an all metal design with an enclosure that is exclusive to the Press.  It does not have a PEEK.

All of the components on the Press, including the wiring, are enclosed and not accessible.

The X belt on the Workbench models is a closed loop design.

The Press is also belt driven with closed loop belts.

The motherboard on the Press is a different design than the Workbench models.

The Press heated bed has a glass sheet that can easily be slipped in and locked in place.  The Workbench models have easily removable glass, but can also use the aluminum build plate (with Kapton Tape) as the print surface.  This is the primary printing surface on the Press as opposed to the Workbench models that have a glass plate attached to the aluminum build plate.

All non-metal parts are injection molded parts.  The other models have plastic parts as well that are 3D printed instead of injection molded parts.

The SoliTouch technology functions in the same way, but is designed differently than on the other models. 

There is an on/off button for the Press that is available on the other models.

The spool holder for the Press is inside the machine and can only hold a spool that is proprietary to this model.  There is an opening for other spools, but the Press does not have an external spool holder.  A spool holder would need to be made by the customer who wishes to use a different spool of filament.

On the Press, there is only 1 fan on the extruder, another for the exhaust and a third for the motherboard

Solidoodle 3D printers are meant to be paired with SoliPrint software, but can be used with Repetier Host, if prefered.

The Press has a machine threaded embedded rod.

The press has a cartridge heater for the extruder.

The above is our "canned" response. To answer the question of the spools, our current spools will not fit inside the SD Press. A new spool has been designed to fit in the Press. As you guys know, we've had a few different spools over the years so these would need to be fed from the outside.

I know you guys have plenty more questions than we have answers for you at this time but more will come. Hope this revised list helps.

I'm also curious as to when the filament spools will be available for the press. I have already ordered my press and would like to order a few spools of matetial. Hopefully they can ship at the same time to save $$ on shipping.

support told me that extra filament for the press will be ship separately and will cost about the same as filament they have online now. but diffrent category for the press when its realeased

some closeup shots of the all metal extruder would be AWESOME.

also does it feature a filament guide straight down to be able to use stuff like ninjaflex?

Thank you so much for getting back with us on this!

Thanks again for answering so many of our questions, but I have another!
Since the filament for the press is the same price as standard solidoodle filament, is the price per weight still the same?
Will we be receiving 1kg spools for the same price?

Wowza 3 more machines, this sounds interesting.
Solidoodle WorkBench , this will direct compete with Makert replicator 2x :=)