Upgrade from UM2 to UM2+

[ianmellor 0]

Is it possible to upgrade from UM2 to UM2+ and what is involved in the way of parts and firmware? Thanks

[Labern 774]

There will be an upgrade kit available this month ( first quarter 2016 )

It will contain all the parts required to convert your machine to a 2+.

Once installed you can change the machine to 2+ in cura and install the 2+ firmware.

[gr5 2,167]

I've seen the upgrade for sale already somewhere - I think maybe I saw it in canada - at 3dshop.ca?  I hear it's involved and requires drilling holes in your printer.  It's also quite a bit of money.  What country are you in ianmellor?  Please put your country in your profile location setting.

CORRECTION 13 DAYS LATER - It's a pretty simple upgrade to perform because they have you replace the whole head as one piece and there is indeed no drilling. That was an incorrect rumor.

Edited March 15, 2016 by Guest

[neotko 1,417]

560$... ºOº!!

[foehnsturm 969]

Well, I mounted a preliminary upgrade kit two months ago and it didn't require any drilling. I wouldn't expect this to change.

[ultiarjan 1,223]

I don't think any drilling is required, there's a metal adapter plate included. It should be pretty plug and play. The job is probably comparable to many of the normal maintenance tasks... you should be a bit handy ...

[Dim3nsioneer 557]

560$... ºOº!!

 

That's about 380 euros (don't forget it's CAD, not USD). A realistic price for an Ultimaker upgrade...

[neotko 1,417]

Lol I totally forgot it's canada dollars. Silly me!