kmanstudios 1,120
16 minutes ago, uncle_bob said:Hi
Can I rig something to hold bigger spools? Sure. The main point of buying a UM is that it *can* all work together. The RFID works with their spools and integrates back into Cura. I don't *have* to use that feature, but I can use it. If they come out with a yet larger printer that pretty much requires you to rig the filament feed with something from somewhere they break that operating model. You buy the printer from them and then go off and buy this and that to actually be able to *use* the printer. Yes, I'm in the middle of a project on the UM3 ext that is running 800 to 1200 g for most of the parts. That's most of a week per part doing the printing. It's been going since January and likely will complete by June. This is not just speculation. Spool capacity *is* an issue as they ramp up the size of these printers.
Bob
ok, I get it. It is just not a full, complete, wave the wand solution for you.
Here is what I want from a printer:
- Flexibility, let me mod it and not shackle me. If they would not allow you to feed from different sources, then yeah, I could get behind that. But, that is not the issue
- Well built, solid and not flimsy. Got two UM3Es and they have been beaten to heck and back running full time with minimal upkeep...just yer basic maintenance.
- Size is nice as I am running into size issues.
- With that increase in size, reliability of printing and ability to make it work with minimal work on my end
- With that size increase, also an increase in stability so it is not just a change in case and buildplate size.
Say what you want, but at this point, it seems you are more disappointed it is not everything you want and that is fine for you. But you make it sound like the spool thing is a deal breaker and not even savable by being flexible to suit many needs and therefore modable to meet a variety of needs. To tight, restrict the market, too loose, lose those who want a get up and go without much to do printer.
What I find funny is that UM gets dinged for not being 'maker oriented enough' for those who like to tinker, mod and customize, and those who expect everything done exactly they way they want without having to do anything but slice. And, they complain about the free software too!
Cannot please everybody. And, apparently does not please you.
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I'm always puzzled by a few posters who, over the years, scoff at the need for a larger builder volume. 'Break it down into smaller pieces' and other comments are just silly. The competition has offered large volume printers for a year or two now. From gCreate gmax models, the Raise3D N2 Plus to the incredibly inexpensive CR-10S/S4/S5 models.
The goal for a larger print volume for a new Ultimaker should be it's ability to align quality components, better engineering and clever ingenuity to offer customers that flexibility.
I really think Ultimaker is late to the party on this endeavor but will be extremely interested to see what they offer.
If you don't print large objects, then fine. But a lot of people do, so dismissing their needs strikes me as aloof.
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