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I am thinking about building a printer. I would like to start with a ready to build kit. I have FFCP's and QIDI printers now so have a little printing knowledge.
Things I would Like:
Heated bed.
Dual extruders would be nice.
decent print volume.
Auto level would be interesting.
USB capable. I run my printers from dedicated computers. Just my preference!
S3D compatible.
expandable/up-gradable would be interesting.
Not sure what else to ask!!
A kit from the Pegasus line at Utah-based MakerFarm might be worth looking at. They are available in 8, 10, and 12-inch print volumes. MakerFarm has an outstanding track record as far as email questions usually answered within minutes practically 24-7. Dual extruder is an option you can choose in ordering. I can't speak to its availability, but a deluxe upgrade kit for the 12-inch has been promised that adds features like automatic bed leveling. There are some active Pegagus users in the MakerFarm subforum here, and it seems many have added their own auto bed leveling scheme to the basic Pegasus kits.
http://www.makerfarm.com/index.php/3d-printer-kits.html
This would fit your stated needs:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geeetech-Pru...IAAOSwuhhXXlxM
There is a lot of assembly required. Those instructions can be found here:
http://www.geeetech.com/wiki/index.p...ng_instruction
The price is right, they print decent, and when it comes to upgradeability the sky is the limit.
Going by reviews I'd probably avoid geetech. makerfarm might cost more, but as printbus says, they have a very good track record.
And possibly look at a decent sized delta.
I'd rather build in a cube than a cone anyday. But you know I guess if you make your cone big enough you could build the same as in a smaller sized cube.