Hi, I've seen quite an amount of models of 3D printers out there, and wondered if anyone knows the differences between models. Quite often each printer (like the orca, the glider, the Axis v2 ) compare themselves to the prusa mendel being somewhat 'better'. I'd like to know which model has good quality prints, is easy to mount, comes in a kit, and perhaps other differences between models! I've heard the Orca model has improved print drivers. I've also read about extruder types, (they are now at extruder v9, which I believe to be an improved version of the previous versions). Some have a thinner nozzle for finer works, while others have a thicker nozzle for faster bulk printing... So any explanation, or link to a page that sums up the main differences between printers would be awesome! (I live in USA, so preferably USA printers). If you need (and would buy) another 3D printer, which one would it be, and why? (also calculate in your decision price, as we probably all want the best of the best, but it may not be affordable to us). https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,96598#msg-96598 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 20:40:08 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,97658#msg-97658 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,97658#msg-97658
I think makegear resume well this point of difference between printers :

[www.makergear.com]

It depends not only of the model, but on how you build/tune it

regards]]> Josselin General Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:29:24 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,97090#msg-97090 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,97090#msg-97090
So here it is again: we need input on which features we should test, that are good proxy indicators/predictors for quality bulds.

Anyone there?]]> Lanthan General Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:02:07 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,97074#msg-97074 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,97074#msg-97074 Besides the fact that there are so many different models out there, some goign with cheaper motors, or bearings, or other parts, some selling with more expensive ones...

I just wished there was some sort of benchmark out there!]]> ProDigit General Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:22:42 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,96818#msg-96818 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,96818#msg-96818 Lanthan General Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:01:08 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,96809#msg-96809 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,96809#msg-96809 NelsonRap General Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:16:35 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,96598#msg-96598 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,96598,96598#msg-96598
I've seen quite an amount of models of 3D printers out there, and wondered if anyone knows the differences between models.
Quite often each printer (like the orca, the glider, the Axis v2 ) compare themselves to the prusa mendel being somewhat 'better'.

I'd like to know which model has good quality prints, is easy to mount, comes in a kit, and perhaps other differences between models!

I've heard the Orca model has improved print drivers.
I've also read about extruder types, (they are now at extruder v9, which I believe to be an improved version of the previous versions).
Some have a thinner nozzle for finer works, while others have a thicker nozzle for faster bulk printing...

So any explanation, or link to a page that sums up the main differences between printers would be awesome! (I live in USA, so preferably USA printers).

If you need (and would buy) another 3D printer, which one would it be, and why? (also calculate in your decision price, as we probably all want the best of the best, but it may not be affordable to us).]]> ProDigit General Sat, 03 Sep 2011 11:25:12 -0400