6 hours ago, ahoeben said:
What altitude did it reach?
We didn't get a real launch this time :( Sigh...
6 hours ago, rebekah_harper said:Just wondering where the extra £2000 is in comparison to the UM3 is. (genuine question)
Would like to know more about the machine before I can say it's worth the extra. bigger build plate is certainly a welcome feature as are the doors, kinda wondering why there isn't a top with it.
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Multiple things really. First off, the bed is way bigger. That does little for the price, but it does mean that we needed a way better power supply (+-200 watt to 500+ ish). As the brick we shipped with the UM2/3 was already the biggest we could find, and we were pushing that one to its limit. So the only way to solve that was to integrate the power supply, which in turn means a ton of extra development (Making the supply, getting it approved for CE & FCC, you name it).
We also needed to really beef up the rods / bearings that we use for the carriage system. There is also a bit more actual casing material (but I doubt that will do that much).
The flow sensors, screen, and improved stepper drivers also add to the price.
So all in all, it's not that weird of a price increase. It's not like we just made it bigger and started asking a way higher margin.
6 hours ago, rebekah_harper said:
Is the active leveling the same as the UM3 three point?
Nope. It uses (max) 40 points to level. It does take longer (duh), but it also grealy improves first layer adhesion.
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What altitude did it reach?
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Hiya,
looks good so far.
Just wondering where the extra £2000 is in comparison to the UM3 is. (genuine question)
Would like to know more about the machine before I can say it's worth the extra. bigger build plate is certainly a welcome feature as are the doors, kinda wondering why there isn't a top with it.
Is the active leveling the same as the UM3 three point?
The spec sheet lists the build plate as glass, does that mean the anodized version will be an upgrade?
look forward to more details
Looks good though
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