3d Printer options for scale models (DLP vs FDM)

[curious aardvark]

http://slic3r.org/download
slic3r claims to support dlp - linux versions.
https://octoprint.org/

probably worth a look.

[3d_Rail]

curious aardvark, many thanks for the much appreciated help once more!!!

I will definitely look into the software first. In the meantime with respect to the FDM choices, i was thinking about a CR-10S (possibly the S4). Would that be a sound choice (requiring post processing, working with HIPS and PLA) or i am better off with an i3 MK3?

I ll get back to the DLP when i ll get more info on software solutions and inform this post accordingly.

[curious aardvark]

if you're getting an i3 - then the prusa i3 mk3 is definitely the best on the market.

Just got a lot more cool features than the cr10 :-)
Not cheap, but probably worth the money.

can you run a windows emulator under linux ?

yep, apparently you can: https://itsfoss.com/use-windows-applications-linux/

so either wine or a virtual box - if you need any install software, pm me :-)

Virtual boxes are fun. But wine sounds really interesting. Might install ubuntu on something and have a play. Haven't looked at linux for a while.

[3d_Rail]

Yes supposedly wine helps with windows based software so i will give it a try before getting a D7.

In the meantime i am intrigued by the good reviews of the CR-10S and it's build volume in comparison to the MK3. (and it is 350eu cheaper).

Thank you VERY much again for the wealth of information and help!

[curious aardvark]

you do get what you pay for. whole lot of newer tech and better quality kit in the prusa.
The cr10 is a decent kit, but nothing like the prusa mk3.

Thing is most 3d printers are pretty good.
You wnat a bigger print volume: https://tevo3dprinterstore.com/produ...3d-printer-kit
I'm a huge fan of deltas. faster, quieter, less vibration and at least as good a quality print as the cartesian machines.
To put into perspective. My he3d k200 £200 kit, can print quality on the slowest setting I use with it, faster than my makerbot clones print at top speed.

[3d_Rail]

Gotcha curious aardvark! Will look into the Mk3 kit and the delta solutions as well!

Many thanks!

[3d_Rail]

Ok, took some time checking out printers, softwares etc.... i decided not going the resin/dlp route for the time being.

Instead i am focusing on the Prusa i3 Mk3 and the CR-10S.

I am leaning towards the Mk3 despite being 30% to 40% more expensive than the CR10S (in kit form). It looks more linux-friendly and more refined (Slic3r PE and PrusaControl do look VERY nice instead of trying to figure out/refine profiles in Cura for the CR-10S). Am i right in thinking that it will provide better quality prints and being more reliable down the road?

As a reminder, i plan to be printing in HIPS almost exclusively, and i am a bit worried if the CR-10S will be able to match the Prusa. I read that the 12V heat-bed and the hot-end/extruder on the CR-10s do make it less easy to print ABS/HIPS.

Looking forward to your feedback

[djprinter]

For printing models, you should consider a resin printer: Anycubic Photon is becoming very popular with model makers. I have one and love it.

FDM is okay for large models where up close detail isn't as necessary. Personally having a FDM with a large build plate AND a resin printer gives you both options to mix and match based upon your needs.

[djprinter]

As a reminder, i plan to be printing in HIPS almost exclusively, and i am a bit worried if the CR-10S will be able to match the Prusa. I read that the 12V heat-bed and the hot-end/extruder on the CR-10s do make it less easy to print ABS/HIPS.
Looking forward to your feedback

FYI: For about $70 you can upgrade a creality to a 120v heated bed. I have the Creality S4 (16" bed) and it heats to 110c in about 2 minutes.

[3d_Rail]

Thank you very much for the reply!

I recently saw some photos of FDM printed details on a MK3 and it looked very promising on geometric shapes. For other uses for sure the DLP/SLA looks better, the Photon does look very good and their slicer supposedly works in linux (under Wine or similar).