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    one advantage of buying a more upmarket machine is that things like filament loading is usually semi-automatic.

    Simplify 3d will work with the bcn3d no problem.
    Even if you have to buy it it's currently $149 - which is a lot for most people - but a fraction of your budget.

    Once you've got used to the actual process and what a printer can and can't do - it's pretty simple to run them.
    Having met and spoken to a bunch of the leapfrog team at various tct shows - I can recommend the company's after sales support.
    Likewise the bcn3d folk also come across as knowlegeable and friendly.

    The version of cura bcn3d use looks like it's been customised to a large degree - so start with it and if it works and does what you want in an understandable manner - stick with it.

    So, not sure if the ultimaker people touched on this - but 3d printing is slow.
    Particularly if you want to get as close to a finished product as possible - this usually requires printing at a high resolution (really thin layers - 0.1mm or possibly thinner).
    So even running at full speed - I reckon a panel near the full size of the epsilon, would take anywhere from 8- 20 hours. Potentially longer if using a tricky filament.

    How many of these things do you intend on making and how quick did you actually think it would take per unit ?

    Printers will usually come with one or two rolls of filament - usually PLA. In random colours, which usually means white or black or red.
    All other colours are available.

    For an idea of what kind of things are available to the fdm printer have alook at this website: www.globalfsd.com
    And they don't carry everything there is - not by along way :-)

    I noticed that leapfrog will supply you with a sample part printed on a bolt - so do that first. Can't remember if bcn3d do the same thing - but I suspect if you ask them they will. Just gone back to the bcn3d site and yes they send samples.
    Can't get the bcn3d cura to download - and I'm not filling in their 'send me spam' form properly lol

    The scan in a box website is down - but these guys sell them, so looks like the company is still going, weird: https://3dgarage.shop/en/scanner/32-...-a-box-fx.html

    Also have a look at this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rttYJdatPQ
    Last edited by curious aardvark; 06-16-2020 at 09:02 AM.

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