Hello,
I will add my questions here, as i'm also a newbie.
I also intend to buy a 3D printer, i stopped for Ultimaker because of their high resolution.
(It may not be fair to ask here, but are there similar competitors? Why should i chose Ultimaker in front of them?)
My intention is to create sort of hardware box for some device prototype.
My questions are:
1. Is Cura just to prepare the print or works for modeling?
2. How much i have to clean after the print so i can get a acceptable result? Are this (in pics) usual "errors" you get during the print?
http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/gallery/image/1128-trilobite-single-compare/
http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/gallery/image/1132-z-scar-seam/
3. Are there specific shapes i should avoid? Can i create elastic parts that "Click"?
4. What are the PLA properties? is it elastic, shock and heating resistance, how does it react to long exposure to sunlight, freezing or other outdoor conditions?
5. Any other usual facts i should be aware while designing the shape?
Thanks in advance,
Stefan
PS: Sorry, i'm not a native english speaker, please ask if anything is fuzzy.