Hi, Rob!

Good to see you here, feel free to ask any questions. Just to clear up any confusion, let me quote myself to explain:

Quote Originally Posted by Davo View Post
Hi, Hall_of_Famer.

The best model depends on your needs.

First, don't be confused. There are two basic models; the Engine (open-air) and the System (enclosed).

Why go enclosed? The enclosure keeps cold drafts off of your build and allows you to filter or vent the fumes.

Why go open-air? Less cost. Same components and controls.

If you want a System, there is presently just the one model, the System 30, listing at $4000 plus heads (about $250 each), although we are still running our "November" special, a System 30 with two print heads for $3995.

If you want an Engine, here are the differences:

  • E1: No heated build platform (not good for ABS), no embedded PC with touchscreen, one print head.
  • E2: Heated build platform, no embedded PC with touchscreen, one print head.
  • E3: Heated build platform, embedded PC with touchscreen, one print head.
  • E4: Heated build platform, embedded PC with touchscreen, two print heads.
  • E5: Heated build platform, embedded PC with touchscreen, four print heads.


Your print head choices and material choices are detailed in a sticky in this sub-forum.

Let me know if you have any other questions, or if you want to set up a skype/teamviewer session where you operate the printer from your location.

-Davo
Team Hyrel
Having posted that, our discussions were about the System 30, not the E5.

Cheers,
Davo
Team Hyrel