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Anyone own or know anyone that owns a Cube 3 3D printer? I'm curious to get more info. I currently have my money on a Solidoodle Press but i'm starting to worry more and more as the date gets closer or i should say dates get further to release. Any info would be appreciated!
I own a Cube 3. Beautifully made machine - but they are having issues with the plastic supply and cartridge reliability. I've had excellent prints, but I'm still waiting for replacements to my initial 2 that came with the machine. Check it out at my blog: http://renaissance-engineer.net/ Supposedly new carts are to be shipped any day now.
The client software is still a bit schizophrenic but it has improved steadily. The 200 micron "standard" setting is quite good and it will do 70 micron layers, but be ready to wait - the print time goes way up. Dual nozzle / dual color prints are still problematic, but the plastic/cartridge issue is certainly a key to solving it.
BTW I'm also waiting for a Solidoodle Press and will post comparisons when I get it. I'm in the early part of the orders, so with any luck I'll have mine before the end of December.
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Ah OK - figured something like that but I read more than I post and I've not kept track. ;-)
3D Systems actually bought a plastics formulator in Ohio to supply the Cube filament. From what I have seen of early batches, there were problems with the consistency of mechanical properties. Small segments of filament were brittle and would crumble under the stress of the rollers and drive wheel in the cartridge. When this happened, the filament stopped feeding and there was no means for a user, short of disassembling the cartridge, to get it working again. Yes, this machine is sort of like the classic Bowden approach but with a nozzle that is integral to the cartridge. Changing filament is a snap. And while the cartridges are proprietary as before, I will be saving the extruder components in the cartridge for reuse - they are rather incredible for a one-time use cartridge.
anyone get a mini cube yet? saw them selling for bit over $1k thought that was high for a small 3D printer but looks great for like a student or traveling demo user.
Good to hear erickphd! Im reading through your site now. I am also one of the first pre orders for the press so i should have mine soon 
Just wanted a back up plan incase the press i get dosent work properly or as advertised. Iv also noticed the quality of the prints coming out of the Cube 3 are really good. You should do a comparison video once your press arrives!
Wow just saw the pictures of the vase you printed the resolution and quality is nice
Yes, that is my plan. Based on the recent post by Sam, my Press is in the very first ones too. I'm eager to make some comparisons and check it out. If they ship on the 19th as mentioned, I should have it no later than the 24th (something to do for Christmas day!).
Sounds good! Today is the start of shipping lets hope there are not anymore delays
Well, it is now the 20th of December and I have no shipping notification for a Press. However, Sam did list a 9-day window for the first shipments (Dec 19 - 28) in their latest blog post. My order number is definitely in the very first part of that range of orders, but I'm not worried about a pre-Christmas delivery.
As for the Cube 3d gen, they have released a new firmware update and things are looking pretty good, not only for single color but also dual color builds. I suspect they have a big backup of cartridge orders and thus it will take some time to fufill those. However, check out cubifyfans.blogspot.com and you can see Tom Meek's progress.
Hi first post - I'm also looking at the Cube 3 - I'm based in the UK, there is a distributor in the UK (printerland which is actually close to me) which proclaims next day delivery but even if they can get me a Cube 3 quickly I'm a little concerned about the cartridge/filament reliability issue and whether I'd end up with old (and duff) stock.
So does anyone have one of these units in the UK and if so whats your story with the cartridge/filament issue?
Well, it is now the 20th of December and I have no shipping notification for a Press. However, Sam did list a 9-day window for the first shipments (Dec 19 - 28) in their latest blog post. My order number is definitely in the very first part of that range of orders, but I'm not worried about a pre-Christmas delivery.
As for the Cube 3d gen, they have released a new firmware update and things are looking pretty good, not only for single color but also dual color builds. I suspect they have a big backup of cartridge orders and thus it will take some time to fufill those. However, check out cubifyfans.blogspot.com and you can see Tom Meek's progress.
Same here no update on my Press shipping, i emailed support today to see if they even have arrived from Overseas to begin shipping, i will let you know if i hear an update. The longer i wait the more interested in the Cube 3 i become!
EDIT: Support emailed me back about an hour after i emailed them stating they are still within the window for shipping them out on time but would not respond weather or not they have actually arrived in the united states yet. Also they told me the solidoodle software for the press will be released when the first units start shipping. Cant wait to get the email that mine has shipped
i heared about this one it work so well
Erickphd you get your printer yet? mine looks like it comes tomorrow!
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