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Is this Cheap for a 3d printer and is it a good one???

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Former Member over 11 years ago

RigidBot 3D Printer - 1 @ $499.00usd

 

Select your printer:  RigidBot Big 12 X 16 X 10 Fully Assembled - 1@+$460.00usd

 

Shipping:  USA Shipping for Fully Assembled -  1@+$75.00usd

 

Z-Axis Upgrade - All in one threaded rod and stepper motor - 1@+$50.00usd

 

Extra:  PLA Material - Five Pack - Five 1kg spools - 1@+$135.00usd

 

Extra:  LCD Screen - USB Flash Drive Reader - 1@+$175.00usd

 

                                        Subtotal  $1,394.00

The site is http://inventapart.com/rigidbot.php

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 9 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes +1
    These are some examples of what I get. The final price in Europe, buying pieces and assembling is 250 Euro (including taxes, custom etc.) and is the cheapest price with a reasonable quality I found. Enrico…
  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 9 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics +1
    nice, perhaps provide a link to the store for others to see Looks pretty good quality print
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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 9 years ago

    Frankly, I think it is possible to produce quality printings with 1/10 of this price.

     

    Enrico

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  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 9 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    So a 3D printer for 49$... nice, where ?, or even 139$

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 9 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    Not exactly, Peter !

     

      Subtotal  $1,394.00

     

    Divide by ten ... If I am not wrong it is not 49 image

     

    Enrico

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  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 9 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    basic printer 490$, total including shipping, filament etc 1394$

     

    I mentioned 49 but also that even 139 cant get you a good printer that I am aware of

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 9 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    These are some examples of what I get. The final price in Europe, buying pieces and assembling is 250 Euro (including taxes, custom etc.) and is the cheapest price with a reasonable quality I found.

     

    Enrico

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    Internal filling with 3.5 mm honeycomb; flexible and lightweight piece.

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    Another piece, with a larger fill, while internal honeycomb is for support.

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    Finished plastic shell for some electronic components (the project Hugo) internal filling is 3.5 mm honeycomb again. Not yet refined, just finished printing.

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    The actual workstation.

    After the assembly there issues issues solved, but not simple to focus.

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 9 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    These are some examples of what I get. The final price in Europe, buying pieces and assembling is 250 Euro (including taxes, custom etc.) and is the cheapest price with a reasonable quality I found.

     

    Enrico

    image

    Internal filling with 3.5 mm honeycomb; flexible and lightweight piece.

    image

    Another piece, with a larger fill, while internal honeycomb is for support.

    image

    Finished plastic shell for some electronic components (the project Hugo) internal filling is 3.5 mm honeycomb again. Not yet refined, just finished printing.

    image

    The actual workstation.

    After the assembly there issues issues solved, but not simple to focus.

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  • Robert Peter Oakes
    Robert Peter Oakes over 9 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    nice, perhaps provide  a link to the store for others to see

     

    Looks pretty good quality print

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  • tomaja
    tomaja over 9 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    I second this image (Please share some links)

    250€ sounds really cheap!

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 9 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes

    Well, the point is that it is the base of a simple Geeteck prusa 3D printer, just the most expansive with aluminium frame (298$) from China. http://www.geeetech.com/geeetech-aluminum-prusa-i3-3d-printer-kit-p-944.html

    There is also a version with the frame acrylic that is cheaper. But from these guys you receive a box with 11 Kg of any kind of pieces. Then should be assembled and - we know - Chiense are not so good in manuals and support as well as to see all the settings that makes printing nice. This is not yet what I want due some imperfections, but what I should say is that the hardware base is essential but well done, precise and robust. The rest is to your own fantasy.

    To be honest, I am thinking if it is the worth to publish some tips on how to obtain decent printings with a cheap normal and DIY printer. As in the Mill Machines, there are not so many points where things should be precise and should work fine. What I note is that all the guys that come crazy trying to see these printers working has very few knowledge of mechanics while this maybe very helpful.

     

    Enrico

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