Can't Decide on which 3d Printer

TheBoilingDumpling

Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 12, 2013 07:49PM

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I know there's a lot of topics of this subject but I need my own answer, like for my self grinning smiley

So here's my question, I can't decide on which 3d printer.

I was looking into the Portabee (www.portabee3dprinter dot com), the Printrbot LC (ww.printrbot.com/shop/printrbot-lc dot com) and the Prusa i3 (www.makerfarm dot com/index.php/review/product/list/id/200/).

I'm looking for like a simple 3d printer, but with good printing quality. If anybody has a suggestion on any other 3d printer, thanks!

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f3rDz

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 03:41AM

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i am currently building a portabee and at the same time looking at other designs.

after building this one, i'm planning on building a prusa i3 since i believe the frame is more stable when built.

as for printrbot, i read somewhere that portabee is an newer (or improved) version of of the former.

short answer, go build the prusa i3 winking smiley

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marcosscriven

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 04:01AM

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I can definitely recommend the Mendel(0 by Nophead: [marcos.scriven.org]

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twisted

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 04:23AM

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I second the mendel90 from nophead, great printer, great service and communication. Not a single issue through the whole transaction. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
The kit comes with a great set of step by step instructions and doesn't need any tools people like us wouldn't have. I'm over the moon with mine.

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TheBoilingDumpling

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 05:19AM

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So far, I've been lookiing into the Mendel90. How hard is it to build? Does anybody know a cheap kit on a website? Would you recommend it for a 1st 3d printer?
Thanks,
TheBoilingDumpling

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TheBoilingDumpling

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 05:27AM

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Also, has any body built a Prusa i3? If so, is it good for a 1st 3d printer?
Thanks,
TheBoilingDumpling

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AmazingJas

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 05:44AM

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Mendel90 can be ordered from here: [forums.reprap.org]

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bergaliv

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 06:29AM

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+1 on the mendel90

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TheBoilingDumpling

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 11:23AM

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Does anybody know if Maker Farm is reliable? It might be a stupid question, but I just want to know.

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Anonymous User

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 13, 2013 12:26PM

+1 Mendel90 @nophead

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/13/2013 12:26PM by Repper.

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Dad911

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 14, 2013 10:25PM

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TheBoilingDumpling Wrote:
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> Does anybody know if Maker Farm is reliable? It
> might be a stupid question, but I just want to
> know.

Yes. I've purchased Filament, electronics, extruder, J-head, etc from them. Fast shipping and prompt communiation.

Thingiverse ID Alan1279

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TheBoilingDumpling

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 15, 2013 12:49AM

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Does anybody know where I can purchase a Pursa Mendel i2 full kit?

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3ddude

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 16, 2013 09:36AM

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+1 Mendel90

Build time was 9hrs plus a couple of hours until trying first print. Simple to build and good instructions. Highly recommended!

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Kirby

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 16, 2013 12:22PM

I've done lots of research, for the money, seemecnc.com rostock max
most accurate, simple design, best hot end, best extruder, best hot bed, best electronics - rambo, filament spool holder included, all made on cnc machines & glass reinforced plastic injection molded parts & laser cut parts. support is through the roof. They have a live shop cam to see them work. I had a tour of the place last week, awesome.

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vennemanm

Re: Can't Decide on which 3d Printer
April 18, 2013 12:31PM

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I am new to 3d printing. Just built a Prusa i3 with laser cut frame from twelvepro. Printer was easy to build and is solid. 1st print I did was 20mm cube and was pretty much on the money when checked with digital caliper. I purchased heat bed and j-head from maker farm and no problems with them here. That's my 2 cents.

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