[Swansea Hackspace] Proposal for new 3D Printer

[Alex Duffield]

Should I attempt to bring my MK3 with me tomorrow?

On 4 Mar 2018 1:28 p.m., "Peter Barnes" <pe5erb at gmail.com> wrote:

> All,
>
> As the owner/builder of two 3D printers (both still in development) I
> agree with Alex that the Original Prusa i3 MK3
> <https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/180-original-prusa-i3-mk3-kit.html#/7-color-black_and_orange/42-spring_steel_sheet-double_sided_textured_powder_coated_spring_steel_sheet>
> would be a fantastic choice.
>
> For those who are not familiar, I would recommend watching the review from
> GreatScott, https://youtu.be/a6elq83OVWQ
>
> My main reasoning behind recommending this printer, despite the higher
> price tag than you would expect from similar sized printers are as follows:
>
>    - *Reliability *- the MK3 is packed full of sensors and features that
>    make it the most reliable hobbyist 3D printer available. This would greatly
>    reduce downtime at the hackspace. Some of the reliability features are as
>    follows: power loss protection (can recover print after power loss);
>    filament sensor (detects stuck filament, end of filament) and skipped step
>    detection (prevents skipped steps ruining print)
>
>
>    - *Speed and Sound* - the Trinamic stepper drivers, construction and
>    feature-set of this printer allows it to print much faster but also much
>    quieter than your average printer. This will allow members to get through
>    their prints quicker without turning the electronics area into a factory!
>
>
>    - *"Tool not a Project"* - the resounding conclusion that the
>    attendees of the AGM came to was that the hackspace is after a 3D printer
>    that can be used as a tool, not as a project. In simple terms this means
>    that we want a piece of equipment that will run reliably, for a long time,
>    with little maintenance, and be easy to use by any of our members following
>    a short induction course. I believe that the Prusa MK3 hits those points
>    more than any other hobbyist 3D printer that exists, and would continue to
>    do so for years to come.
>
>
> I am also in favour of Alex's suggestion that the directors should
> consider changing the "rules" of 3d printing in the hackspace once
> convinced that the printer is safe and reliable.
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Peter Barnes
>
> On Sat, Mar 3, 2018 at 4:25 PM, Alex Duffield <alexmduffield at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> As the owner of 3 printers I can whole heartedly recommend the prusa mk3,
>> I would be happy to bring mine along on Monday if you want to see how it
>> works and how reliable it is, the only other one I've used that was
>> reliable was the CR10 but its main advantage (the massive build volume) is
>> lost on the limited time to print. I also can spearhead the construction of
>> the mk3 (which solo took me 6 hours so should be able to get down to 3 with
>> multiple people working on different axies) as I have done it before, might
>> I also recommend that since there is no known report of a prusa causing a
>> fire or even charring a connection that we could look at increasing the
>> print time and/or allowing to print unattended given its amazing
>> reliability? Just a thought
>>
>> On 3 Mar 2018 4:18 p.m., "Justin Mitchell" <justin at swansea.hackspace.org.
>> uk> wrote:
>>
>> At the AGM it was reported that we have increasing amounts of problems
>> with the 3D printers that we already have, they are increasingly
>> showing signs of age and wear, and are frequently in a state of
>> disrepair.
>>
>> It was suggested that we should invest in a new higher quality printer,
>> one which will be reliable and require minimal maintenance, something
>> which we can more suitably call a tool rather than it being someones
>> project or work in progress, one which we can point to as the one that
>> 'just works'
>>
>> So, any suggestions ?
>>
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