1 Topic by FordGalaxie (edited by FordGalaxie 2014-01-17 17:15:14)

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Topic: Shopping for a second 3d printer!

Okay I already own a Solidoodle 3, im starting to shop for a second printer!  So if one goes down I have the potential to repair the other one(depending whats wrong) And just so I can print more with two printers at once.  I want one though that is very low priced.  Below 400$ Preferabbly.  I think a kit would be fun.  Im trying to get a printer for High High quality ABS prints and whatever else I want.  Suggestions?

2 Reply by Tomek (edited by Tomek 2014-01-17 17:37:38)

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Re: Shopping for a second 3d printer!

You ask two conflicting things:

"High high quality abs prints"
"Cheapest printer"

Just bear in mind that your wants are not very specific here.


Personally I am putting together a modified 3DR reprap. You can probably get all the vitamin parts and print the rest with S3 for around $400.  I would recommend Hobbyking for the carbon fiber rods, Robotdigg for many of the small parts and steppers and electronics.  But if you are not yet too familiar with your S3 you might not want to be working on a new printer. There aren't a lot of good kits near your $400 pricepoint. $500-600, moreso.

I agree with your idea of having a second printer as backup. Possibly, worth considering other things too, for example, my 3DR is 2.5 feet in the Z, just so I have very-tall capability in the 0.2% of the time you want it. I cant get that from my S2. 
But also bear in mind the community and availability of printers is huge. I had a problem with my printer last spring before I had a second one, and posted here and someone sent me replacements, which was really nice smile.  (to be specific, it was Tim/Elmoret, the awesome.)

3 Reply by MolecularConcept

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Re: Shopping for a second 3d printer!

for a second printer i am concidering a Rostock max. a Delta design is way different will be a challenge and very interesting. but if i had the money and all my bills were paid id get an ultimaker 2 hands down.

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Re: Shopping for a second 3d printer!

I'm looking at a Fusematic 3D

SD3, E3D hotend,linear bearing on x/y axis',pillow block bearing on y conneting rod, ball bearngs on front y axis, fan on y stepper motor.