26 Reply by n2ri (edited by n2ri 2014-11-07 20:55:00)

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Re: First Solidoodle 3 clone

its not an SD3 size, its an SD2 footprint and like I said in a dif topis once Solidoodle got with China they take old products and make them new again from companys working with them like the contract must have fine print saying they can or something. and since SD2 is discontinued... that price is still fair compared to SD2 prices with the added mods and improvements. but how much to ship to US and what about future service/repairs?

bet they sell more of em worldwide than SD did of their SD2s. its a great 3D printer design for beginers to pros. 90% of 3D prints can be done on it with the 6x6 bed is a great platform for even printer farms on a3-4 shelf rack in garage or basement. shipping here says $172. not bad.

OH and look no Y axsis bolts to bang extruder on LOL

Solidoodle 2 with Deluxe kit cover & glass bed with heater. and 2nd board SD2 used not 3rd and alum platform not installed yet still wood. also need cooling fan installed to board. use Repetier Host couple vers. Slic3r also have all free ware STL programs

27 Reply by satman49

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Re: First Solidoodle 3 clone

I just looked at DHL, about $281.00 to  VA USA

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.

28 Reply by Hazer

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Re: First Solidoodle 3 clone

Then get it shipped free:

http://www.dx.com/p/geeetech-fdm-me-cre … F1oPvk0XjM

This is pretty comical to me. I did mess up about the SD3/SD2 size. I was thinking that $550 was high for SD2 clone.

Its amazing that they took the best part of the solidoodle (sheet metal stamping and bending) and fixed some of the short-comings. Personally I think they were a little too late to do this, a year ago they would have had a better turn out.

I order from Geeetech and DX a lot myself. Not this though, I already have my SD3. It would be interesting to find out how shipping works out since most items I get from these companies do not have the most stellar shipping practices. Although, they are no worse than SD has been historically.

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29 Reply by jagowilson (edited by jagowilson 2014-11-08 01:11:20)

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Re: First Solidoodle 3 clone

if this is still around in a few months I might order one. I am very curious about this machine. I'm not convinced it would be anything other than a huge waste of money considering the wiring and supposed printrboard but it might be a nice machine to have on the side that has some upgrades stock. it is likely not worth the money though and if it comes broken, well, i'll put in on my AMEX so i can get a refund.

this is all assuming i get my current machine to the point where I don't want/need to spend cash on it for a while tongue

i bet someone orders one before me and gives us all the details. on the other hand i may not want it because with a cat no enclosure is not an option.

if it works this would be an easy machine for me to flip locally as well. not for profit, but i could pretty quickly make most of my money back.