1 Topic by L.woinson95

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Topic: Next 3D printer

Right guys,

Thinking of considering my next 3D printer but not sure what to get?

I need to be able to 'hack' and modify it and preferably dual extruder or more

Hopefully you could help

Thanks big_smile

2 Reply by Claghorn

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Re: Next 3D printer

I decided to build my own for the ultimate in hacking and modding :-). I'm by no means finished yet, but I think I'm making progress. Most of my work so far is documented here: http://home.comcast.net/~tomhorsley/har … orexy.html

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Re: Next 3D printer

If you’re the new owner of a 3D printer, a new world of learning and discovery has just been opened up to you.The possibilities of 3D printing are captivating, but it does not come without difficulty or issues. This article offers an insight into how 3D printing is currently being operated in the world of business.
http://microworkshops.co.uk/3d-printing-service.html

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Re: Next 3D printer

williamsfordw29 wrote:

If you’re the new owner of a 3D printer, a new world of learning and discovery has just been opened up to you.The possibilities of 3D printing are captivating, but it does not come without difficulty or issues. This article offers an insight into how 3D printing is currently being operated in the world of business.
http://microworkshops.co.uk/3d-printing-service.html


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Re: Next 3D printer

williamsfordw29 wrote:

If you’re the new owner of a 3D printer, a new world of learning and discovery has just been opened up to you.The possibilities of 3D printing are captivating, but it does not come without difficulty or issues. This article offers an insight into how 3D printing is currently being operated in the world of business.
http://microworkshops.co.uk/3d-printing-service.html

Other than the Site needing some work so the home page doesn't have a "page not found" message,  could you please move this to the B/S/T section if you are trying to sell a service.

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6 Reply by Tin Falcon (edited by Tin Falcon 2015-07-25 23:06:07)

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Re: Next 3D printer

options options options.

Not sure which is harder selecting  the first printer or the second.
budget? what do you feel comfortable spending?
Materials  ? high strength materials require higher heat so you need a good hot end.
bowden style extruders tend to run faster as the motor is mounted on the frame less mass higher acceleration.

I have had  an sd4 for a year  I have pondered 3  options. for next printer

1) makerbot clone ie flash forge with metal frame. But at around $1300 retail not doing it.
  a) a deal on above  have been looking .
b) ctc  printer $500 concerned about quality.

2) a Kossel delta kit from folger tech  add metal connectors  effector and mounts for the arms.  probably about $450-$500 when I am done.
3) a solid self built machine with quality parts like rumba board , Quality import PS ED6vs extruder(s) aluminum carriages welded frame .

Tin

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7 Reply by Tin Falcon (edited by Tin Falcon 2015-07-26 14:56:22)

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Re: Next 3D printer

How about the new ED3 Big box
Designed to be hachable and fully open source.

http://www.3ders.org//articles/20150717 … inter.html

675 £  for the dual extruder kit. And these come with the ed3 v6 arguably the best hot end on the market.

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I am very interested in your build. I am converting a Uconduit H-bot to CoreXY. Still in the initial building phase, not exactly sure how I am going to do the conversion. I printed a Corexy carriage, but I think I am going to have to do some hacking to make it work.

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