Search:

Yes, I just received it, I'll try and install it this week end.

I think it's mainly a cost reason : glass is cheap (compared to machined aluminium), easily procurable and you can get several plates to swap between prints.

Cheap glass cracks easily if your temp...

So, if you're interested, the sppol support is there : https://www.youmagine.com/designs/filament-roll-support-forr-metal-plus

Also, I received the heat bed free upgrade pack. The instructins are...

The aluminium bed is screwed on. If it were to warp, bad day for the rails 'cause the steel frame won't budge.
I don't see that happening since 110°C doesn't seem enough to do stress relief on...

.. OK
I think it's like computers. You can keep holding out for "just the next big thing" or enjoy it now.

I chose to start now.

Also, I already wrote about it : dual heads have one big...

... Why not ? I'm sorry I don't get the point.

It works !
http://3dprintboard.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4932&stc=1

Well
Some news. First the heating : Printrbot is retrofitting the Metal Plus with Heat Bed by sending an insulating kit for free. Should help for ABS. I haven't tried it yet, some users seemed...

Well, didn't have much time last evening but I did manage to go from power on to first squiggles in under 30 minutes.

I had to download the PORT creation thingy indicated on the website and then...

In spite of UPS, the package did arrive. The LCD screen is dead though, the rotary button was torn out of its socket. Made me realize that while the PB page says that the LCD screen is compatible...

Yeah, sadly they just cancelled all orders for the metal hot end due to manufacture delays. They issues a refund plus a nice coupon to apologie for it. Guess I'll either wait for them to offer it...

I was a bit sceptical when they announced on twitter that backlog was recovered up to january orders. And then I received my shipping info. Delivery should be next thursday.
So Excited.

Sad news : no shipment for 2 to 3 weeks says PB Support. Seems like end of year 2014 was a success and stretches them a bit thin. On a good note, they published recruitment ads.

Additional news : the Metal Plus ships partially disassembled for international shipments to avoid damage while shipping, that is if you bought the assembled version.

Will try. I'm ofificially on paternity leave as of now and for the next 2 weeks so I've got the means and motivation but ... it's up to PB and UPS ! ;-)

Eager to receive mine. With end of year logistics massive overload I guess I'll have to be patient.