What XL middle range printer would you recommend (not CreatBot please)?

[curious aardvark]

so what's your actual budget ?

My current favourite large format machines are the formbot t-rex series.
Not least because they come with IDEX extruders, hi-temp extruders and generally excellent components.
https://www.formbot3d.com/formbot-la...ize-p0018.html

As far as enclosures go - you'd need to build your own. The basic size is 400x400x500mm
uses 40x40 aluminium extrusion - most still use 20x40.

Personally I wouldn't bother with the laser module - but then I've got a fully modded k40 anyway.

Oh the t-rex 3 is out ! https://www.formbot3d.com/vivedino-t...ter-p0064.html
400x400x700 !
And a bunch of new electronics.
Nice !

There is a fully enclosed 400x400x500 - but it's a bog standard dual extruder NOT idex. https://www.formbot3d.com/vivedino-c...ter-p0126.html
For me the IDEX is the real selling point. That and the fact that all the mods you'd do on a normal large format i3 have already been done.
Linear rails, ball screws etc:

• 400x400x700mm Build Size
• Independent Dual Extruder(IDEX)
• Filament Run Out Sensor
• Compatible with Flexible Filament
• High-temp. PTFE Tube
• High Quality PEI Sheet
• KEENOVO AC Heater Pad with SSR
• UBL Auto Bed Leveling
• Extruder Wiping System
• TMC2208 Stepper Drivers
• Industrial Linear Guide Rails
• TBI Ball Screw
• Genuine Meanwell Power Supply
• 4040# Aluminum Extrusion
• LED Lighting System