So, I have been looking at the Lulzbot Taz 6. It seems to me that is is really just an Prusa I3. It has 2 motors that drive Z leadscrews, the same X Carriage belt driven and two z rods as well. The bed moves in the Y direction on 2 rods as well and is belt driven. Seems to be the same to me, but one difference. It has a very rigid frame built around the Z and X. So is it really just a Prusa I3?
Also, this machine commands $2500. I would think you could build a Prusa I3 with a frame just like the Taz for $500 using 2020 extrusion. Do you think doing a build like that would produce results that are markedly better than a standard Prusa I3?
Are people paying $2500 just for the luxury of pulling it out of the box and printing? I can't fathom that the Taz 6 would print soooo much better than a well tuned Prusa I3, or a Corexy. Any opinions or users?
Thanks