Im Buying My First 3D Printer (Need Advice)

So, At Work we have a MakerBot Replicator, but i am looking for something more cheap, so far this are the two 3D printers i have my eye on:
-Solidoodle 4
-XYZprinting Da Vinci 2.0 Duo

I was told that the Solidoodle 4 has terrible support, and it needs way lot of fixing and fine tunning before you can use it correctly, it has a heated build platform, but it only uses ABS

The XYZ Dav Vinci 2.0 Due seems good, but it doesnt lokk like it has a heated Build platform, i was wondering perphaps if i could install one? (or it may have)

I dont exactly get the resolution thingy, so some help would be appreciated and i also was looking foward to buy a better extruder for whichever 3D printer i choose to build
I also have no problem opening one to change the extruder.
Thanks in advance

Just to confirm. The printing resolution of the da Vinci 2.0 Duo

Layer Resolution Fine: 100 Micron
Layer Resolution Standard: 200 Micron
Layer Resolution Speed: 300 Micron
Layer Resolution Ultra Fast: 400 Micron

100 microns = 0.1mm
50 microns = 0.05mm
25 microns = 0.025mm
10 micron = 0.01mm

The Build Volume is: 20 (L) x 19 (W) x 20 (H) cm.

No it doesn't have a heated print bed and you would be able to yes but it would void the warranty.
I swear I was reading something about it somewhere the other day someone that had changed the pb and nozzle in the 1.0 anyway.
XYZprinting don't even like people using filament that isn't theirs.
I'm not sure how they'd feel about you using a different pb but it doesn't mean you wont be able to.
Just that there's no warranty if you do.

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Originally Posted by 3dxyz

Just to confirm. The printing resolution of the da Vinci 2.0 Duo

Build Envelope: 20 (L) x 19 (W) x 20 (H) cm
Layer Resolution Fine: 100 Micron
Layer Resolution Standard: 200 Micron
Layer Resolution Speed: 300 Micron
Layer Resolution Ultra Fast: 400 Micron

100 microns = 0.1mm
50 microns = 0.05mm
25 microns = 0.025mm
10 micron = 0.01mm

The Build Volume is: 20 (L) x 19 (W) x 20 (H) cm.

No it doesn't have a heated print bed and you would be able to yes but it would void the warranty.
I swear I was reading something about it somewhere the other day someone that had changed the pb and nozzle in the 1.0 anyway.
XYZprinting don't even like people using filament that isn't theirs.
I'm not sure how they'd feel about you using a different pb but it doesn't mean you wont be able to.
Just that there's no warranty if you do.

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Thanks for the Answer, Do you Think i should go with the davinci then?

Err.... who told you it can only print in ABS? That person deserve to be spank hard..... Solidoodle can print PLA.

Im still concerned for the lack of support and most of the people that bought it say its not very good

Doesn't matter, if you think any printer would work fine forever then you have fallen into the hype of 3D printing. That is unless you spent 30 000+$ for a machine like Statasys or professional grade 3D printers.

I would just not go anywhere near the 2 printers you mentionned. Cheap isn't always a nice option.

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Originally Posted by richardphat

Doesn't matter, if you think any printer would work fine forever then you have fallen into the hype of 3D printing. That is unless you spent 30 000+$ for a machine like Statasys or professional grade 3D printers.

I would just not go anywhere near the 2 printers you mentionned. Cheap isn't always a nice option.

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Any recomendations? im mostly gonna use it to make eprototypes, i work with solidworks and autodesk inventor, but i would like to try with a more basic 3D printer

go with a flashforge creator or creator pro - basically a makerbot replicator dual at a more sensible price :-)
The pro has thicker bed, heavier duty rods and screw and is fully enclosed.

Both are great machines.

Plus there are a lot out there - they're easy to modify and fix and they are great workhorses. Not much ongoing maintenance.
And they can knock out decent quality prints.

The problem is the price. Flashforge Pro is at 1399$ thats x2.3 more than im preffering to spend, Any Opinions about this one(http://tinyurl.com/o53aa4u)?

Umm - yes that's a flashforge creator :-)

They need a little tweaking but great machines, mine's happily chuckling away to itself as I type.

If you're not after ahuge print volume and want a very good but cheap machine then look at the printrbots: http://printrbot.com/compare-printers/

have yet to see or hear of any negatives and all reviews are postive.
The simple metal is a great bit of kit - but only 150x150x150 print volume. Which is'nt that bad. But the flashforge runs to 220x150x150
so basically 6x6x6 versus 9x6x6 in inches.
And that extra 3 inches length does make a difference (as the actress said to the bishop)

The printrbot simple metal is $749 assembled with a heated bed
http://printrbot.com/shop/assembled-...th-heated-bed/

$689 if you build it yourself

So would you say, Printrbot,Solidoodle 4 or XYZprinting Da Vinci 2.0 Duo?

for reliability, build quality and no locked carts. ie: use any filament you like.
Printrbot.

Bigger prints but potential problems - the other two.
I'd probably go solidoodle over davinci as - I believe - they just use standard filament and not super expensive cartridges. Which you can hack and work round - but it's all added hassle.

i think ill go with the solidoodle,is there any place(website,shop,etc) you recommend me to get parts?

nope - don't really know much about them, except you see a lot of people complaining about them :-)

Plus I live in england and I don't think you do :-)

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Originally Posted by curious aardvark

nope - don't really know much about them, except you see a lot of people complaining about them :-)

Plus I live in england and I don't think you do :-)

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Thanks for all your help, i Really appreciate it, one last Question :P, do you know if i need to make any software adjustments if i want to install a dual extruder on the solidoodle?

i went with the prusa i3v 12". $650 with a heated bed etc. you just gotta put it together yourself. plenty of videos though.

i also went with that model, the prusa i3v 12" kit from makerfarm. got it last thursday, and built it in a night and have it already churning out parts. :)

im finally going to buy the solidoodle 4, and im going to add a E3D V6 HotEnd to it, any other must-have or recommendation for a 3D printer?

We have the first supplies of the AIO Robotics 3D printer, which is the world's first all inclusive 3DP with a scanner, rich GUI, & a commendable build volume.

http://eezitec.com/collections/3dpri...eus-3d-printer

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Originally Posted by raysspl

We have the first supplies of the AIO Robotics 3D printer, which is the world's first all inclusive 3DP with a scanner, rich GUI, & a commendable build volume.

http://eezitec.com/collections/3dpri...eus-3d-printer

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Sorry, but that 3D printer is way above my needs

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Originally Posted by PredaFran

Sorry, but that 3D printer is way above my needs

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We have a few other choices than the AIO Robotics 3DP that you can check out http://eezitec.com/collections/3dprinters

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Originally Posted by curious aardvark

nope - don't really know much about them, except you see a lot of people complaining about them :-)

Plus I live in england and I don't think you do :-)

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But a website that I can't get parts(extruders,hot ends,etc) from, I'm looking forward to purchase a better extruder since the stock one is not that good

well until you get a printer and start printing stuff - how do you know whether it's any good or not ?

Hi, PredaFran! Great news, my newest book should be able to help a little. It is now free on Amazon. It will atleast give you a foundations of things you should really think about when doing your comparison. Hey, when you're done reading it, if you don't mind, please let me a review!

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a 3d Printer: How to Choose the Best 3d Printer

Thank you,
Elliot Simmons

always a huge mistake to label anything 'ultimate'
Particularly in an industry where new products are coming out every damn day :-)
But I'll give it a read :-)
(bugger, forgot I'd lost my kindle :-( )
You got it in a pdf ?

I'm somewhat in the same boat as you looking around - so no expert. I have a bit more $ tolerance but may still go cheap to start.
Have you looked at the private label of the flashforge at $800? http://www.microcenter.com/product/435491/3D_Pro?
Or, http://store.makerstoolworks.com/pri...ic-3d-printer/
And i'm sure those on this list will point at the various reprap kits like the prusa_i3v or http://reprap.org/wiki/Kossel
There are SO MANY options, have fun.