Finally a sub $500 printer for the masses. The company is led by COO Samuel Cervantes, known from the MakerBot.
The printer comes fully assembled and all you need to do is plug it in and attach a computer.
It has a 6x6x6 builod area, which is decent.
The pricetag alone makes this a milestone in 3D Printing, it will certainly broaden the market and bring 3d printing into the homes of thousands of hobbyists and enthusiast all around the world
Compared to the RapMan or the BFB 3000 it's fairly limited, but it's still cheap as hell and well worth the buy.
It comes in 3 different alternatives: Base, Pro and Expert. The Pro and Expert has a heated build platform, which might be useful for avoiding warping issues, they also have a better power supply and might be worth the upgrade. The Solidoodle should be able to handle overhangs up to 45 degrees without difficulty, but printing at low temperature let's you print overhangs 60+.
Full Description:
Now with a bigger 6x6x6" build area!
Clean lines and easy operation - the Solidoodle 3D Printer is the right machine to turn your imagination into reality. Upload a 3D file and watch as the Solidoodle 3D Printer magically creates your part, right before your eyes. This is the printer for people who just want to print, not assemble a machine. The printer comes fully assembled with everything you need to get started - all you need to supply is a computer and power.
As anyone who has assembled a 3D printer from a kit can tell you - the process can be overwhelming... taking weeks and even months before you can even print your first object. At Solidoodle, we take the hassle out of 3D printing by shipping every machine fully assembled and ready to print -- right out of the box.
World Class Engineering
Aside from being fully assembled, what makes Solidoodle great? The Solidoodle 2nd Generation 3D Printer is designed by aerospace engineers to be extremely strong and precise at the same time. The all-steel frame is so strong, in fact, that a 200lb man can literally stand on top of the machine while it's printing. The Solidoodle's moving parts are designed so that they will move smoothly and never bind.
***Now Accepting Pre-Orders***
In order to get you the latest bleeding edge technology at the best price, we're currently accepting pre-orders. Your printer will ship in approximately 6-8 weeks after you place your order. Your credit card is charged at the time you place your order to reserve your spot in line. We work hard to ship your printer as soon as possible while still maintaing our rigid quality control standards.
Standard Features:
- Creates plastic parts up to 6" x 6" x 6" - NEW!
- Uses 1.75mm plastic filament (ABS recommended)
- 11.5" x 11.75x 11.75" case footprint (LxWxH)
- Durable metal frame
- Fully Assembled & Tested
We're offering three different levels of 3D printing experience:
Base Model $499:
- Everything you need to print - just add a computer!
- Acrylic Build Plaform - good for doing small prints
- 70W power supply
- Open design (no outer cover/door)
Pro Model $549:
- Heated Build Platform - allows you to build large prints up to 6x6x6" without bottom warping. 1/8" aluminum plate.
- Upgraded power supply
- Spool holder to hold filament (makes unattended printing much easier)
- Interior lighting
- Open design (no outer cover/door)
Expert Model $599:
- All the features of the Pro model plus an outer cover & front acrylic door to give your printer a finished look with clean lines
Software:
- Open-source software downloadable on our website, see our guide on How To Install Software
- Simple, intuitive graphical interface
- Windows, Mac, Linux compatible
What's in the box?
- Solidoodle 3D Printer, fully assembled & tested
- Small roll of starter filament
- Power supply
- USB Cable
Tech Specs:
- Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) a.k.a Thermoplastic Extrusion
- RepRap Sanguinololu v1.3a Electronics
- Nichrome powered extruder
- Extruder moves in XY, build platform moves in Z
- Trouble-free custom acrylic extruder with stepper motor, .35mm nozzle
- Spring loaded extruder drive virtually eliminates the need for adjusting the extruder - no thumb screws to adjust or release filament
- Weight: 17 lbs
- ABS filament recommended, but using PLA is possible
- Accuracy: about .3mm (layer height) or 84dpi
- Power Supply Works on US Voltage (120V) or European Voltage (240V)
Precision:
- The resolution of the printed part is determined by the height of each layer
- Typically we print at a layer height of .3mm, which gives nice surface finish and quick print time
- It's possible to print hi-resolution parts at a layer height of .1mm, which gives top-notch looking prints
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