If I had to pick a printer for under $500, I'd probably snag one of these :
http://www.makergeeks.com/dui3de3dprfr.html
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If I had to pick a printer for under $500, I'd probably snag one of these :
http://www.makergeeks.com/dui3de3dprfr.html
Right now the Wanhao Duplicator i3 is only $425 fully assembled, shipped in the USA.
http://www.makergeeks.com/dui3de3dprfr.html
Price goes up to $700 after the first 100 I think. Thought I...
Bowden types have a longer distance to push the filament. Ninjaflex (and some other flexible filaments) behaves like a wet noodle, it don't push very well but it pulls just fine. Direct drive still...
Look up rapide lite. Its got a couple minor things to work out, but its a good solid milled aluminum frame, with a community supporting it already. For ninjaflex and other flexible filaments you...
This should be exactly that. It's just pmc. with some base metal versions thrown in as well. all of the limitations of pmc apply here, as would all of the benefits. However, by making thicker...
makerfarm printers have 50 micron resolution (claimed). i personally went with a rapide lite. also 50 micron resoution. waiting for it to arrive. both printers are affordable, but require...
there are always risky options as well. you could go with a no name chinese clone like this one:
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I'm very much considering getting a makerfarm 12 But I have a couple questions if any of you would mind answering?
1. where do you get the auto bed leveling upgrade from? This would be my first...
As an interesting note, there is a castable wax/plastic filament coming soon. While it won't change the logistics of poor resolution for jewelry use, it should be easier to cast with, and perhaps...
I'm getting ready to purchase my first 3d printer. leaning towards the makerfarm i3v prusa. How well does it perform when it's being used for 50 micron layers? And are there any other printers...
Ok, I'm looking into 3d printing for a variety of purposes. I am not in a hurry to purchase, (need to wait for tax return next year) So I figured I would do some research into 3d printers well...