Most I see just have small areas, Im looking for something with a larger build area if they are out there and have good support?
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Most I see just have small areas, Im looking for something with a larger build area if they are out there and have good support?
Define large build area...
Maybe a 20 x 20 x 20 . not just tall but wider then some of these on the market I see.
Maybe 15x15x15. I founf the Rigibot large model on the net but people seem to be having trouble with those machines in Youtube.
The TAZ5 looks nice but would like a larger build area then what it has.
Boots Industries 2.5 but I dont reccomend them unless you like to adjust the printer frequently...
I have a RigidBot regular 10x10x10 which is big for the price (~$600) but the RigidBot Big is 12x16x10 which is very large. They are out of stock for the big right now though. 10x10x10 is still a lot better than most. They even have a frame kit so you can buy your own extruder, driver board and PSU so you can customize it and avoid their less than amazing electronics. Although in my opinion the only thing that really needs replacing is the PSU.
lots of people make large build printers.
wanhao make some decent sized ones.
There's a new littlebox one announced yesterday with a decent build volume and sensible price.
http://3dprintboard.com/showthread.p...Box-3D-Printer
Yes that BigBox 3d printer has some great people behind it. The E3D people have lots of great products and many
many people use their print head. I see where lots of the Robo3d people have switched to their head.
I wish it was a little larger but might have to settle for that. I like the good design and the people behind the product.
Yea the RigidBot 12x16x10 is real nice big area I would like but Im not sure how that company is going to hold up.
They don;t even keep them in stock and I saw a video of the poor power supply on those units which would
have to be changed. Maybe they will fix all those problems and get better electronics on the Big RigidBot then
maybe I would buy one of those but they have to get them in stock. Hmmm
I see where the BigBox is going to give you all the print part designs they print to make the machine so you can make
your own parts if you need to, that is nice.
Actually, full disclosure... I work for RigidBot. I can't say much but we will finally are having our chance to iterate on our kickstarter design (kickstarter is a nightmare for a hardware startup) and we will be doing away with the power supply and switching to something more conventional. A lot of other things will be changing as well for the better. That is also why so many things are out of stock. Expect to see announcements within the next few months.
Glad to hear that indiwerwlf , will keep a eye on your site for some updates. I like your build area but I would
like the ability to use all the new filaments comig out and TAZ5 seems to be able to do that because they can
change the heads and I hope you guys will be able to do this. I think in the future the power is going to be in
the printers that can handle all the fiaments plus have a build area like you guys.
so what are planning on building that needs that large a build area ?
I like to keep my options open as the mind explores:) but I keep these ideas to myself like Apple, no need for
the Chinese to jump on the same idea before me:)
I've printed with Carbon Fiber PLA, BronzeFill, Brassfill, BambooFill and Ninjaflex on my personal RigidBot. The wood filaments gunk everything up after a while but it all works fine. I would just get extra nozzles because the composite stuff wears them out. I'm not sure I'd prefer having to switch printheads for different materials. Or paying another 200-300 for a flexystruder. But Lulzbot does make fantastic 3D printers.
That sound great about the matrials you have been using, glad to hear that they are working. Some of the stuff
you need higher heat is this right? I guess the head that comes with the Rigidbot can use the all ok sounds like. What size filament in common to use on the Big Rididbot, is the size commo to buy?
Thanks for all your info it helps alot to understand about the machine.
Glad to hear you can use the Ninhaflex. How does their print head compare to the E3D model and could a E3D be installed on it if I wanted to I wonder?
I run a Rigidbot and love it. Yes, mine has been upgraded and modded heavily. But, in all honesty, were I to buy another machine (as opposed to building my own design) I would go for a RB Big. With a 12 x 12 x 16 build area it has the volume, and it's design makes it easily modifiable. As for support, just go to the RigidBot Google group... We have every field from Electronics Engineers and Programmers to Machinists and Lab Rats (such as myself) who are more than willing to give all the help and resource material you can handle. And, we are all about making our rigs better, so we openly share our mods and upgrades. Just come check us out.Quote:
Originally Posted by spaceman
https://plus.google.com/communities/...16225488251038
Check out the Gigabot from re: 3D with a 24" cubed build area. It's made in Texas, where everything is bigger LOL.Quote:
Originally Posted by spaceman
http://www.re3d.org/
The gigibot looks like fun - there's also another open frame machine manufacturer in the us with a machine at similiar price. But I think half the build volume.
One thing to bear in mind with the rigidbot. it's got a 0.5mm nozzle. So that's the minimum width bead it will extrude.
If you want to do real fine detail - you'd be better lookig for one that'll use a 0.3 mm or the usual 0.4 mm nozzle.
On the other hand it uses 3mm filament. So you could easily go the other way and use a larger nozzle for faster cruder builds.
Gigabot looks nice but the price is climbing fast. The Rigidbot is more in line with their price.
Hi, spaceman, I reply you in another thread.
I recommend you Mankati Fullscale XT Plus, 260*260*300 mm build volume,
300 ℃ dual E3D V6 extruders, full steel body, 110℃ heat bed, very solid machine.
It keeps printing pretty nice large objects since I bought it in this March!
If you really need a LARGE BUILD VOLUME printer with dual extruders, this printer is a very high cost-effective option.
I will check out the Mankati Fullscale XT Plus, thankyou.
I looked at it but the Big Rigidbot has larger build area for less money.
There are some printers that can change heads out and make it into
a CNC or Laser etching cutting machine too. I think that is a big feature
many of the printers will have in the future and a large platform to use
those feature would be nice too have. Thats another reason I like a
large platform.
I think Big Rigidbot and Mankati Fullscale XT Plus are two different directions,
Big Rigidbot was designed with many refit / DIY tendency, details like total open frame, many 3D printed parts, optional functions...
It is suitable for those who like refit device and spend times on the device, try many possibilities about the device, not just buy it for 3D printing.
Mankati Fullscale XT Plus was designed for one purpose: stable and reliable 3D printing,
details like one-piece solid steel printer body, gear motor feeder, no 3D printed parts, E3D V6 hot end...
I think it is much suitable for experienced users who have clear and specific purposes.
Found a nice Delta printer with large print area and looks like its in its 2nd version and going strong with
great support forum behind it Rostock MAX v2 SeeMeCNC
yep big deltas are coming down in price.
I'd still like a small one - just to play with :-)
Printrbot is making the Printrbot PRO and the volume is 1 cubic meter.
It is not listed on their site, they want to check the person has actual experience before selling.
What's the price of Printrbot PRO?
Ask Brook Drumm for a quote... From what I understand, they make those on demand - so customized to some extent.Quote:
Originally Posted by Estela
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Originally Posted by LambdaFF
It seems not a easy to use printer...
Customization is fantastic
Who used Printrbot PRO? I'm worry whether it is curled when printing ABS.
@Estela,
1/ the Printrbot pro is recent so you probably won't find much here.
2/ ABS warping depends on a lot of factors but since the PRO is enclosed, it is already better than most of the machines here.
http://3dprintingindustry.com/2015/0...uter-revealed/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=569r-59LlZ8
@Magicolor,
I have been very happy with my Printrbot, and I would deem it relatively easy to use. However, many people rush to this and want big machines that they don't understand and then they complain (but there is no fault on the machine !). Nobody would sell a car to someone who doesn't have a driving license, right ? That's a bit of the same.
I wonder how the TAZ5 compares to the Type A Machines Series I Pro which has some cool features and highres and
12x12x12. The Type A Machine Series I printers cost more but might be worth it, their prints sure do look good. They have a very interesting Patented Clog-Free Extruder. and
a nice auto way to wipe clean nozzle before print. They also supply Optimized profiles
for filaments and update them as new filaments come out. That saves time messing
with setting. Like that. Wonder if any other companies are doing that with the filaments
they sell for like for the TAZ5.
Well the Zortax M200 looks good by what people on Amazon that have bought it and are
printing tons of prints with it and real dependable sounds like.
I find that some people like printers where the table is fixed and let the extruder do all the
moving, more stable prints some say.
Found this up to date list of printers people like the most.
https://www.3dhubs.com/3d-printers
What filament options do you have with the Gigabot, I guess its using a larger filament or is it the same like other printerQuote:
Originally Posted by Artiemosk
filaments on the market? Wonder if you have as many choices of filament with it?
I wonder how good the detail is on it for small parts if I printed a bunch at one time.
How good the detail is if as good as say a Zortrax M200 detail which is good.
20x20x20 is not big at all.
If you really want big printers, try these:
Makerbot Z18, Ultimaker Extended.
Builder, Mankati xt. and there are many reprap kits can help build big ones.
The Gigabot is 24x24x24 and Robo 3D is coming out with the Mega R model 39x39x39.
Makerbot has had problems with their extruder.
gCreate company with their GMAX 1.5 and GMAX 1.5XT look real interesting if they
are working ok. They don't have a heated bed and thats bad for ABS. Some say there is
a way to print ABS without a heated bed. There price for their printer is good for
the size it can print. Lots of cool things they are printing with it.
This looks like the printer Im going to go with. There is a great group of people using them
and helping each other in their forum, like a new auto level bed feature someone has designed and using and all kinds of stuff people are printing since you have a large
build area of 16x16x18 http://www.gcreate.com/#!services/c13ps which is large
enough and things stay stable on the machine. One guy modified his to go 22" high
already, the power of it to be modified easy. The price is right too.
Also the Type A Machine Series 1 printer with a 12x12x12 build area is really nice with
some cool features like auto wipe nozzle before print, head heat up real fast and they
make profiles for all the filament they sell which they are just getting ready to add 40
more to their store and all will have a profile for you to use in the software free. Make it
easy, no messing around with adjustments what is the best setting for each filament.
That is a real nice feature and I don't know any other company doing that. That take
the time to create these profiles for the filaments for free for you, cool.Heated bed on Pro
model plus camera and wifi and networking.
So this machine has lots to offer aswell with a little smaller build area and little higher price
but might run with less problems. But I see lots of the gMax 1.5 XT running alot too.
So have to decide:)
Im down to these two.
I think you're confused. The RigidBot does not use a .5mm nozzle or 3mm filament. Its .4 and 1.75mm.
Im going to wait for the gcreate 1.5 XT+ to get a heated bed and that printer seems to
be doing good. Just want to have the heated bed, Im sure they will before long. Some guys
have made their own.
Why ABS ? Have you looked up PET-G ? It's really nice too and doesn't warp so heated bed and enclosure are out of the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by spaceman
The gmax looks nice but if you intend to print ABS this big, prepare for disappointment : you really need an enclosure and preferably temp control inside.
The gmax doesn't seem to have autocalibration : another point that is usually frustrating to beginners.