Autolift Precision 3D Printer Hot Ends on Kickstarter

[3dkarma]

Does anyone else think the lift / filament swap mechanism is over-engineered?

[Carld]

Does anyone else think the lift / filament swap mechanism is over-engineered?

We definitely engineered the system to perform to a high standard. The reason we embarked on the development of these components was primarily because we were so dissatisfied with the performance of the printer we purchased. When we purchased our printer we expected to use the machine for rapid prototyping, but we found ourselves constantly tinkering and rapid repairing the extruder and related components. Now we are able to spend our time printing with the machine rather than tinkering with it to get it to print.

So our system is definitely robust and may provide greater functionality/reliability than is necessary in every case, but for our use, its definitely necessary.