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knave:
I'm thinking I will have to get one. The more I look around the more useful, fun or just plain cool things I find to be printed.
I am not in a hurry though...I'll probably look around until spring unless I find a screaming deal. I almost found a Da Vinci 1.0 for $250 used.

I like the idea of building a kit however, the instant print-out-of-the-box gratification would be cool.
the Makerfarm Prusa I3v looks like a good kit and it is available with a 10x10x10 build platform.

All in all my budget would be $600 or under.

Mary_Baker:
Don't have one yet but getting one is definitely on the cards. It'll hopefully be a Christmas/New Year present from hubby dearest to me! ;)

I've shortlisted these 3, based on our budget as well as the features on offer:

* Makibox: It is said to be an affordable and dependable 3D printer and pretty easy to operate for beginners (like me). One limitation though: It only has a printing dimension of 150mm wide x 110 mm deep x 90mm tall. But the plus point is that it comes partially assembled and can get up and running in no time. Plus, it's a very economical $200-$300.
* Romscraj: This one is from a relatively new company based in Singapore which builds and sells 3D printers. Their Portabee Go printer is pretty good - foldable and very convenient for transport and storage. Price: $375-$500
* RoBo: This one is open-sourced; you can find all its details online. Price: $599-$699

eds1275:
I am very interested in it, but don't have the $$$ to spare atm. One thing I can never find out online - how long/how much can you print with one "cartridge" of material? Like is it outrageous?

Some things that I would love to build/print

* wall plates for my microphoneheadphone/ethernet ports around the house (half of my house is a recording studio)
* light switch covers
* board game pieces
* replica weapons for the local film group
* microphone clips and adapters
* I want to make a GI Joe of my own design... seriously[/list/][/list]

TopJimmyCooks:

--- Quote from: Mary_Baker on December 03, 2014, 01:31:59 am ---Don't have one yet but getting one is definitely on the cards. It'll hopefully be a Christmas/New Year present from hubby dearest to me! ;)

I've shortlisted these 3, based on our budget as well as the features on offer:

* Makibox: It is said to be an affordable and dependable 3D printer and pretty easy to operate for beginners (like me). One limitation though: It only has a printing dimension of 150mm wide x 110 mm deep x 90mm tall. But the plus point is that it comes partially assembled and can get up and running in no time. Plus, it's a very economical $200-$300.
* Romscraj: This one is from a relatively new company based in Singapore which builds and sells 3D printers. Their Portabee Go printer is pretty good - foldable and very convenient for transport and storage. Price: $375-$500
* RoBo: This one is open-sourced; you can find all its details online. Price: $599-$699
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Makibot went out of business. some were produced and then their shipping company sold a few more to recoup their losses.

knave:

--- Quote from: eds1275 on December 04, 2014, 11:11:17 am ---I am very interested in it, but don't have the $$$ to spare atm. One thing I can never find out online - how long/how much can you print with one "cartridge" of material? Like is it outrageous?

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Some printers take proprietary cartages of filament ...but for most you buy bulk rolls. I think they come in metric kilograms...on Makerfarm its $30 for 2.2 lbs of the material in a spool.

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