<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/14114/what-fdm-should-i-get-if-i-have-1250-to-spend/ Sun, 28 Feb 2016 07:42:07 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/118203/#p118203 TheNeck wrote:

looking at getting another 3d printer, im not sure which FDM i should get.

I have around $1250 to spend, what do you guys recommend?

This summary is pretty good;
http://3dforged.com/best-3d-printers/

The Flashforge Creator Pro and QIDI Tech 1 dual extruder printers are well rated and reviewed.
Priced at $1099 and $799.

Metal frame so better than some cheaper versions that are plywood.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2016 07:42:07 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/118203/#p118203 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/118174/#p118174 Their software is integrated, true. But you have your choice of using their Smart Reels (or whatever they call them) that tell the printer what material, heat, speed etc. to configure for automatically or use any, I guess Dumb, Reels of filament you want.

It also has a 2-yr warranty, so hey.

]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2016 00:41:11 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/118174/#p118174 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/118141/#p118141 the problem I have with the Robox is that it is a proprietary system - you are tied to using their stuff - filament, software, etc.

Not something I am willing to do. What happens if they were to go under? (like so many others)

it wouldnt really matter to me, personally, so much, as I am not afraid to rip it apart and mod to suit my needs - but that is not an option for a lot of people

]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2016 18:17:40 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/118141/#p118141 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/118104/#p118104 Heartlander wrote:

Check this: http://www.dynamism.com/c/3d-printers/robox

$1499 but sure sounds good. I'd say if it does what they claim, it's worth every penny. But that's just me.

looks pretty good

]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2016 09:16:00 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/118104/#p118104 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/118084/#p118084 Check this: http://www.dynamism.com/c/3d-printers/robox

$1499 but sure sounds good. I'd say if it does what they claim, it's worth every penny. But that's just me.

]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2016 03:30:18 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/118084/#p118084 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/118000/#p118000 or buy 3 low cost ones that way more production, less down time plus spare parts for down the road;^)

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 05:46:57 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/118000/#p118000 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/117977/#p117977 yeah i googled for days for 3d printers, just can't figure out which to buy.

most likely i will get a fully assembled printer this time.

thanks for the links guys

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 01:31:55 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/117977/#p117977 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/117974/#p117974 Have you googled it? Several sites offer top ten stuff, pros and cons.

http://3dforged.com/best-3d-printers/

http://3d-printers.toptenreviews.com/

http://3dprinter-reviews.com/videos/3d- … nder-1500/

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:53:08 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/117974/#p117974 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/117973/#p117973 If time and expertise to build your own, and you have that much, build a Volcanus Corexy http://www.instructables.com/id/Vulcanu … -3D-Print/

With a printer that size you'll need the left-over money to buy lots of filament big_smile.

I'm not sure what's worth getting prebuilt.  $1250 is the mid-low end of the quality spectrum in that case.

Top 3 on toms guides: http://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-3d-pri … -2236.html

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:32:54 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/117973/#p117973 <![CDATA[Re: What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/117971/#p117971 Do you have time to build your own?

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:20:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/117971/#p117971 <![CDATA[What FDM should i get if i have $1250 to spend?]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/117970/#p117970 looking at getting another 3d printer, im not sure which FDM i should get.

I have around $1250 to spend, what do you guys recommend?

]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2016 00:16:03 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/117970/#p117970