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I would say on review of the specs of the candidate printers, that I would be most interested in either the '''Ender 6''' <br> or the '''Artillery sidewinder X1''' <br> | |||
''' Standout points : ''' <br> | |||
- they are both cheaper than the Prusa i3 MK3S+ | |||
- Decent print size | |||
''' Further queries : ''' <br> | |||
- How much would it cost for bed levelling in both cases? | |||
- In the case of the Ender 6, how much more will it cost to fully enclose or create adequate ventilation for ABS (The link mentioned 'purchase of a few aluminium extrusions, you can easily add a cover to the Ender 6' but do we know the pricing and lengths of the extrusion and other sheets that would give full protection) or other off-gassing materials (If not, would it make more sense for the Artillery as it is cheaper and gives a larger print bed) | |||
- Maybe I missed this for all units, but how about bed heating ? For the Prusa, I presume it has the same under bed heating system which is fairly reliable. But what about the Ender/Sidewinder ? If they don't how much would it cost to install this in both printers ? | |||
- On the topic of print beds themselves, are there replacements for the glass beds for the ender/sidewinder, I used to have a glass bed for my printers and it was less reliable stiction for first layers unless I used adherents or textured pads to maintain bed adhesion (this point may be unique to my past experience, but that's just a query I will throw out there) | |||
I could find out the answers to most of these with enough googling, but I think as part of the discussion, maybe these are useful to throw out there for debate/clarification | |||
Hope this helps, '''Alex''' <br> | |||
Revision as of 11:15, 1 June 2022
This is a discussion page about which 3d printer we should get for the lab, please feel free to edit it! General Introduction
With the lab reopening and after some cleanup it seems that the two prusa minis need some backup. After the Plenum on 12.05.2022 with the introduction of this idea, this page is created to present the various printers in preparation for the decision making and voting.
Avaliable Spaces (Physical Requirments)
Printing room space avaliability
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Dimension under current running Prusa minis:
Dimension under Ultimaker Unlimited Z:
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Printer Requirments
Evaluation criteria
- Easy to maintain and repair
- Known for good repairability/stock parts available from the manufacturer
- Support from the manufacturer
Candidate Printer
Ender 6
The Ender 6 is a Core-XY machine that borrows technical aspects from the popular Ender 5 Pro, adds extra build volume, an enclosure, and several improved components. With its sturdy and semi- enclosed frame and good printing speed thanks to its motion system that all comes with a very reasonable cost, it seems fitting for the lab.
- External review links: 3dPrintBeginner [External] |
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
The well-known Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ is still the gold standard in FFF printing, attention to detail and technical finesse are its defining characteristics. Using the company’s filaments and filament profiles with the MK3S+ is magnificently foolproof. The print size, high price and outdated control is the only argument against it being brought into the lab.
- External review links: All3dp [External] |
Sermoon D1
The Atillery sidewinder X1 is a large - scale bed slinger printer with good reputatuion and excellent print quality for its cheap price. I actually got in touch with this printer as a lab printer in the WARR Rocketry department by TUM. It would be a great compensation for the labs inability to print big stuff and with proper training it could from experience last a long time.
- External review links: All3dp [External] |
Artillery Sidewinder X1
The Atillery sidewinder X1 is a large - scale bed slinger printer with good reputatuion and excellent print quality for its cheap price. I actually got in touch with this printer as a lab printer in the WARR Rocketry department by TUM. It would be a great compensation for the labs inability to print big stuff and with proper training it could from experience last a long time.
- External review links: All3dp [External] |
Side notes
References
Comment & Discussion section
I would say on review of the specs of the candidate printers, that I would be most interested in either the Ender 6
or the Artillery sidewinder X1
Standout points :
- they are both cheaper than the Prusa i3 MK3S+
- Decent print size
Further queries :
- How much would it cost for bed levelling in both cases?
- In the case of the Ender 6, how much more will it cost to fully enclose or create adequate ventilation for ABS (The link mentioned 'purchase of a few aluminium extrusions, you can easily add a cover to the Ender 6' but do we know the pricing and lengths of the extrusion and other sheets that would give full protection) or other off-gassing materials (If not, would it make more sense for the Artillery as it is cheaper and gives a larger print bed)
- Maybe I missed this for all units, but how about bed heating ? For the Prusa, I presume it has the same under bed heating system which is fairly reliable. But what about the Ender/Sidewinder ? If they don't how much would it cost to install this in both printers ?
- On the topic of print beds themselves, are there replacements for the glass beds for the ender/sidewinder, I used to have a glass bed for my printers and it was less reliable stiction for first layers unless I used adherents or textured pads to maintain bed adhesion (this point may be unique to my past experience, but that's just a query I will throw out there)
I could find out the answers to most of these with enough googling, but I think as part of the discussion, maybe these are useful to throw out there for debate/clarification
Hope this helps, Alex
