Stats:
Weight: 5.44 kg (12 pounds)
Build Volume: 10x10x10 cm (4x4x4 in)
Closed system: No
Print Head: Single Nozzle
Print Material: PLA
Printing Mode: 175 microns
Tech: Fused Filament Fabrication
Information:
The Printrbot Simple 2014 3D printer is a 3D printer that is able to print nearly all small designs. Due to the simplicity of the set, the 3D printer is shipped in parts. However, its efficient design (about the size of a shoe box) allows for an easy setup, after which it can be directly attached to your PC or Mac for printing.
Once assembled, printing is relatively flawless: again, due to its small size, it is slower and unable to print large objects, but the actual quality of the object printed is very high. This is due to its extremely precise aluminum stepper motor, which is able to bend the PLA filament very accurately. Its automatic leveling system allows for easy calibration. The only potential issue is that it is not a closed system: temperature differences may increase the warping of your printed object, but this be easily taken care of by preventing drafts or temperature swings.
The actual software that supports the printer is G-code, which is standard for all PrintrBot's printers: always handy in case you nee an upgrade. Since the Printrbot is ordered as a self-assembly, there are always parts that are available for reuse and reordering.
Overall, this is a great 3D printer for beginners, as the main challenge is putting it together.
Once assembled, printing is relatively flawless: again, due to its small size, it is slower and unable to print large objects, but the actual quality of the object printed is very high. This is due to its extremely precise aluminum stepper motor, which is able to bend the PLA filament very accurately. Its automatic leveling system allows for easy calibration. The only potential issue is that it is not a closed system: temperature differences may increase the warping of your printed object, but this be easily taken care of by preventing drafts or temperature swings.
The actual software that supports the printer is G-code, which is standard for all PrintrBot's printers: always handy in case you nee an upgrade. Since the Printrbot is ordered as a self-assembly, there are always parts that are available for reuse and reordering.
Overall, this is a great 3D printer for beginners, as the main challenge is putting it together.
Pros
- Very compact unit
- Extremely affordable (one of the cheapest 3D printers ever made)
- Largely standardized software for ease of use
- Extremely accurate printing
- Somewhat simple setup (assembly takes a about a day)
- Reusable parts
Cons
- Slower than industrial printers
- Low volume
- Requires assembly (~6h)
What others are saying:
"Holy moly I love this thing. I'm brand-spanking new to 3D printing, and this is a great machine for my first go around."
-B. Anderson
"It's not the fanciest machine out there, but it's a great kit to start out with, especially if you don't want to get in over your head with 3D printing. It's a solid bot and I'm looking forward to upgrading it in the future. "
-Roi Bautista
"Pretty small print area , which isn't too much of a problem if your creative. Other than that great printer. Love it!"
-Cranes
"Pretty small print area , which isn't too much of a problem if your creative. Other than that great printer. Love it!"
-Cranes
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