Cheapest Mass Market 3D Printer - Worth it?
From what I have read, the Printrbot Simple is the cheapest mass market 3D printer available today. It only costs $299.
Do you think this would be a good late christmas gift for some colleagues of mine?
The price is awesome, but does anyone have any experience using one of these, that could provide feedback?
Features of the Printrbot Simple:
- 0.1mm resolution (and beyond)
- 100mm cube of printing volume (~4″ cube)
- Printrboard electronics
- PLA only (no heat bed)
- Ubis 1.75mm Hotend
- 200lb. test fishing line – the X & Y “belts”
- 12v 6A laptop style power supply
- Outer dimensions: 7″ x 8″ x 9″
- ~5.25lb total weight
- 1/2 lb 1.75mm PLA filament
- Fan and end stop upgrades included
- Laser cut wood is standard 1/4″ (6mm) thick
Additional Information
| Build Volume |
4″ x 4″ x 4″ |
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| Filament Type |
PLA |
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| Hot End |
Ubis 1.75mm |
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| Print Resolution |
0.1mm |
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| Tip Size |
0.4mm |
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| Print Speed |
60-65mm/min |
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| Actual Footprint of Assembled Printrbot Simple |
8” x 14” x 11” |
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| Shipping Dimensions and Weight for Printrbot Simple Kit Package |
10” x 10” x 4” (8 lbs) |
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| Shipping Dimensions and Weight for Five (5) Printrbot Simple Kits in One Package |
18” x 14” x 14” (40 lbs) |
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