MonoPrice Dual Extrusion 3D Printer

Monoprice, a California based discount electronics company, today announced the launch of the MonoPrice Dual Extrusion 3D Printer. The printer will cost just $1199, and feature two extruder heads, meaning that printing with multiple colors is possible. The company claims that this is the cheapest dual extrusion printer on the market. Here are some basic specs for MonoPrice's new machine:

Case Color	Black Powder Coated
Extruder	MK-8 Dual Head with upgraded release
Plate	Heated Metal Build Plate
Print Technology	FDM
Build Volume	8.9" x 5.7" x 5.9" (225 x 145 x 150 mm)
Printing Material	ABS/PLA/PVA Filament 1.75mm
Layer Resolution	±0.10mm
Positioning Precision	XY: 11 Microns (0.0004") Z: 2.5 Microns (0.0001")
Layer Thickness	0.1 - 0.5mm
Nozzle Diameter	0.40mm
Printing Speed	24cc/hour
Extruder Temp.	0-250°C
Heating Plate Temp.	0-120°C
Connectivity	USB Cable, SD Card
OS Compatibility	Windows® XP/Vista®/7/8 Linux, Mac® OS X®
Operation	LCD Screen + 5 keys control
AC Input	100~240 VAC, ~2 amps, 50~60 Hz, 350W
Dimensions	18.7" x 12.7" x 15.1" (476 x 322 x 383 mm)
Weight	28.7 lbs. (13kg)
Software	ReplicatorG
File Types	Input:STL/OBJ Output:X3G

Further details on this printer can be found here: http://3dprint.com/3678/monoprice-du...ion-3d-printer

Here is a picture of the dual extruders:
http://images.monoprice.com/productl...ges/116143.jpg

Hm... looks to be just another Makerbot 2X clone. I like Monoprice though, for their cheap cables / mounts, but this isn't the cheapest dual extrusion printer.

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Originally Posted by atoff

Hm... looks to be just another Makerbot 2X clone. I like Monoprice though, for their cheap cables / mounts, but this isn't the cheapest dual extrusion printer.

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No, it is not the cheapest, but this one looks better built than the cheaper ones. Going too cheap in 3D printer world can seriously ruin your weekend or even month, where spending a bit more would have been better.

But it's very hard to tell from limited photos. I'm intrigued, but not sure if I want to be the guinea pig for this one.

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Originally Posted by JRDM

No, it is not the cheapest, but this one looks better built than the cheaper ones. Going too cheap in 3D printer world can seriously ruin your weekend or even month, where spending a bit more would have been better.

But it's very hard to tell from limited photos. I'm intrigued, but not sure if I want to be the guinea pig for this one.

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Looks pretty much the same as the one's I've seen around. Same generic aluminum body, same MK8 setup, nothing new. Monoprice just rebrands, it's not like they built the printer.