Printrbot Metal Simple

[KDog]

Wow! If you guys haven't seen this printer take a look. As far as I'm concerned, Brook Drumm just hit one out of the park. Got one as a kit on Monday and the prints look better than anything I've gotten from my previous three printers. It is extremely stable and the automatic bed leveling works great. The probe is an inductive type that senses the aluminum print bed. It senses the bed about 3-4mm above it and is offset from the hot-end by about 1mm. All you have to do is figure out the offset and you are good to go. All this for $539 from Amazon Prime. You can also get one already build for $599. I'm just blown away!

http://printrbot.com/shop/simple-black-kit/

[Larry]

KDog, have you tried it yet? I was just reading about this printer the ther day. Certainly looks quality, although the build volume is a bit small. Here are the specs if anyone was wondering:

• Build Volume: 6″ x 6″ x 6″ (150mm x 150mm x 150mm)
• Print Resolution: 100 Microns
• Filament: 1.75 PLA
• Hot End: 1.75 Ubis Hot End with 0.4mm Nozzle
• Construction: Steel and Aluminum Body
• Finish: Powder Coated
• Print Bed: Semi-Auto Leveling via Software
• Belt: GT2
• Pulley: Aluminum
• Rods: 12mm
• Weight: 12 lbs

[KDog]

Here is my second print:

bored turtle-1.jpg

[dklassen]

I have one also. Bought the assembled version. So far I'm really impressed.

[jimc]

i have heard nothing but good about this printer.

[jason snyder]

Here's my review on the printrbot simple metal