Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer Hi Guys, I'm new in this 3D printer wonderful world and, as usual, trying to pick a model to play with. My question is should I get a pre-built one or build one. My main concern is printer and printing quality and durability. As electrical engineer, I have enough skills to build my one. I was wondering if a selfbuilt RepRapPro Mendel Mono (http://reprappro.com/products/mono-mendel/) would perform as good as a PP3DP Up 3D Plus (http://www.up3dusa.com/#!plus/c2nh). Are the specs of Mendel as good as the Up 3D ?? I mean, accuracy, resolution, lowest layer height, bed temperature and so one. I have did my homework and they look like similar, I just didn't found the Mendel bed temperature as long as the Up3D is 105ºC. Any advice is welcome. Alex. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230106#msg-230106 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:00:53 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234908#msg-234908 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234908#msg-234908 Anonymous User General Mendel Topics Sun, 11 Aug 2013 22:00:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234880#msg-234880 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234880#msg-234880
Check out the videos from this guy who bought one from MakerFarm and reviewed his experience:

MakerFarm Prusa i3 Video Reviews
(the reviews are split in 3 parts and they are near the top of his uploaded videos)


Enjoy building your new toy when it comes :)

drej]]> drej General Mendel Topics Sun, 11 Aug 2013 19:56:52 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234521#msg-234521 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234521#msg-234521
I made my mind on the Prusa I3 based on reports found on the web. Let's point them:

- Beautiful: Among RepReps, it is one of the most beautiful printers.
- Easy to assemble: For a beginner, it is important.
- Good print envelope (200mm x 200mm x 200mm)
- Improved design over the well known and worthy Prusa Mendel V2 (as know as I2 as well).
- I have found a great kit for a good price, with some nice features:
- - LCD Display
- - SD Card: It is able to print without a PC, with is great because many guys around have communication issues (check the page 34 of RepRapMagazine issue 2: [s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com])

About the kit, I have got this one: [www.makerfarm.com]

As far as I know, MakerFarm is owned by Colin Farrer. I contacted him by email and he provided me an AWESOME support! Answering emails in minutes, he explained me all about the printer, specs, building and printing tricks and so on. That's kind of support makes you confident!

After ordering the kit (a week ago, it is still on its way - I'm from Brazil), I watched the building videos he made. The printer is really easy to put together and Mr. Farrer took care even of frame holes for zip-ties and wiring. Check the videos and you will see by yourself.

I hope the kit knock my door this week so I can start the job!!!

If you have any further question, let me know!

Alex.]]> AlexBorro General Mendel Topics Sat, 10 Aug 2013 15:12:45 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234502#msg-234502 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234502#msg-234502 QU-BD Revolution, but it's in pre-prod and they're really late with their initial orders. I figured it might be better for me to get a smaller starter kit so I can really understand how to work with all the intricacies such as the software and hardware.

What made you decide on the Prusa l3? And any updates once you get it would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers,
drej

AlexBorro Wrote:
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> Thanks thejollygrimreaper for your comments!
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> Actually, after a little more research, I have
> pulled the trigger on a Prusa I3 ;-)]]> drej General Mendel Topics Sat, 10 Aug 2013 13:49:25 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234322#msg-234322 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234322#msg-234322 thejollygrimreaper General Mendel Topics Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:54:24 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234321#msg-234321 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234321#msg-234321
Actually, after a little more research, I have pulled the trigger on a Prusa I3 ;-)

Let's see how it performs!!

Alex.]]> AlexBorro General Mendel Topics Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:45:15 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234319#msg-234319 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,234319#msg-234319
i now run my modified prusa with t5 belt and printed pulleys and run the worst filament the chinese producers have to offer and i'm getting quality that is far beyond what the up! is able to produce,

i have also converted one of them with a smoothieboard and i have noticed an increase in the quality, however you don't realise how badily they are actually built until you pull one apart.

today i have both up!s gathering dust in the corner and the repraps running 24/7 for weeks on end without a single issue,
the up! extruder is simple not designed for use with anything other than up! oem filament and certainly runs poorly on pla,]]> thejollygrimreaper General Mendel Topics Fri, 09 Aug 2013 21:37:45 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,233791#msg-233791 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,233791#msg-233791 atlas General Mendel Topics Thu, 08 Aug 2013 05:04:49 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230123#msg-230123 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230123#msg-230123 ONLY the Up! mini has an enclosed build space.
The Up! plus and Up! plus2 do NOT.

Many RepRappers enclose their printer in a wood (or cardboard) box to creat a heated build space.

The Up! requires special expensive filament
The Mendel (or other RepRap printer) does not...

When something goes wrong with the printer (and it WILL GO WRONG) with an Up! you won't necessarily be able to fix the problem.
With a self built RepRap printer you understand how it works and over time know what problems cause the prints to not come out as desired.
You can localize and fix problems yourself (easier than with an Up! printer).]]> rhmorrison General Mendel Topics Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:51:53 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230116#msg-230116 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230116#msg-230116
I noted Mendel can print bigger objects. It is 210x190x140 and UP3D is 140x140x135 (mm)

About enclosed volume, the Mendel didn't have as well. Check picture attached.

I was told the UP3D has a great print software with good features like auto build supports. Will I have same features with Mendel Software??

As I told, I'm newbie so I don't know which points I should pay attention.

Thanks!

Alex.]]> AlexBorro General Mendel Topics Fri, 26 Jul 2013 10:13:14 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230112#msg-230112 Re: Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230112#msg-230112
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AlexBorro
Are the specs of Mendel as good as the Up 3D ?? I mean, accuracy, resolution, lowest layer height, bed temperature and so one.

As good or BETTER!
Standard Mendel print area is 200mm x 200mm.
Height varies between 100mm to 200mm (Mendel90)

The UP! mini does have an enclosed volume with helps with printing ABS.]]> rhmorrison General Mendel Topics Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:49:54 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230106#msg-230106 Newbie: RepRapPro Mendel x PP3DP Up Printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?151,230106,230106#msg-230106
I'm new in this 3D printer wonderful world and, as usual, trying to pick a model to play with.

My question is should I get a pre-built one or build one. My main concern is printer and printing quality and durability.
As electrical engineer, I have enough skills to build my one.

I was wondering if a selfbuilt RepRapPro Mendel Mono (http://reprappro.com/products/mono-mendel/) would perform as good as a PP3DP Up 3D Plus (http://www.up3dusa.com/#!plus/c2nh).

Are the specs of Mendel as good as the Up 3D ?? I mean, accuracy, resolution, lowest layer height, bed temperature and so one.

I have did my homework and they look like similar, I just didn't found the Mendel bed temperature as long as the Up3D is 105ºC.

Any advice is welcome.

Alex.]]> AlexBorro General Mendel Topics Fri, 26 Jul 2013 09:15:15 -0400