Quote Originally Posted by LambdaFF View Post
Hi, the printrbots can work disconnected from a PC ! you can auto-print from a sd card (that is standard in the board of all their products) and you can handle them with the optional LCD screen + button.

As for shipping, you need at minimum to disconnect and dismount the bed and immobilize the head. That is a 10 min operation I'd say and you need to recalibrate after. All in all I wouldn't say it's a biggie. Additional care depends on the shipping conditions. I've seen some people carrying it around on a backpack or with the handle....

Overall the printrbot line is really sturdy and support is great.
Quote Originally Posted by curious aardvark View Post
out of those two - then the printrbot would be the choice - with the lcd screen.

The micro just seems too cheaply made to survive much travelling - and doesn't have the untethered option. Which is a must for me.
I did not know the Printrbot came with a built in SD card slot, awesome!

As far as the LCD screen, I don't see that as on option but an add on, which I'm assuming is how you both mean. I also was reading into Octoprint, which theoretically would allow me to wireless use my laptop correct? A Rasberry pi is what, like $30 and a few little parts and I should be good to go I would think.

From what I've been reading it seems like the main issue is the main board. Has anyone confirmed if the issues have been fixed? I heard they can easily fry themselves, bad USB connector, and faulty boards.