Lulzbot TAZ6 3D Printer Review (Finally!)
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- Опубликовано: 8 мар 2017
- I'm now able to finalize my review of the Lulzbot TAZ6 3d printer, and WOW. The Lulzbot TAZ6 performs extremely well, and it's supported well from a great company. What is my final recommendation for the printer? Watch and find out :)
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Joel, this video was great - sort of makes us want to do a...FLASH SALE! If you like the TAZ 6 video, and you love Joel, follow the link in the description above and save $100 off the TAZ 6 - today only! (3/9/2017).
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That's remarkably generous!
Ah sh!7 what about us slow pokes? Bah, feeling no love. No high fives for anyone. It's punchy time.
Just ordered! Excited.
I love my Taz5 and the Taz 6 looks like an awesome upgrade. Great Review Joel!
This is a great review. I just got one delivered and can't wait to start printing! Thanks for your video!
+Joey Santana thanks for watching! #highfive
Officially added this to my list for Santa for this year. I'm thinking Matter Hackers will be hearing from my family in the next few months. I'll make sure he clicks your link. Thanks for such an excellent review!
Great review Joel!
Also great to see that they fixed the issues you were seeing with your early production model.
Thank you! I really, really like this machine!
Thank you so much! I was looking for a 3d printer and I had it down to this one, the makerbot replicator+ and the ultimaker 2+.
Just bought one. Thanks for the great review
Nice! This is more expected, considering the price tag. Thanks for doing the review.
Very glad to hear they have great customer support.
RJ_Make the best support, imho
My experience with their support was phenominal.
itworks3d.com/product-category/3dprinters/lulzbot_taz-3d-printers/
IT Works 3d is a subsidiary of Lulzbot. You can get official refusbished Taz 6's for $2k, Taz 5's for $1350.....great option if you're on a budget but really want a TAZ.
You could also look at the Lulzbot Mini if you don't need the build volume but you want the Lulzbot reliability and support.
Also, on Amazon's warehouse deals they offer them at about the same price as IT Works 3D, if you don't mind some cosmetic dings possibly.
I got my TAZ 6 from IT-Works 3D and it was a great experience.
I had the chance to get a second hand Taz 6 so I jumped at it. It prints like a boss and has added an extra dimension with the size of the prints.
Great video! #highfive
Awesome, man!
That machine looks awesome! As I said on twitter, I wish I had extra funds right now because it seems like a pretty awesome machine! High five Joel!
I love that they (make anything, 3DPN and Makers muse) all give each other credit and show off eachothers'
What a beautiful machine! This may have to be the next machine I get!
It's been printing like a boss for me, I really like it!
Yeah - it looks like a wonderful beast!
I bought it even before your first review was out. My frame was really skewed so I had severe Z-grinding. I squared up the frame and I've loved the printer ever since.
YOU were able to square up the frame? Rad! How hard was that?
hey Jolene I'm 12 years old and I just got the ultimaker 3 and I wanted to thank you for getting me into 3d printing thanks
That's awesome! PRINT EVERYTHING!
3D Printing Nerd I will print anything you print because you print the coolest things
b'awwww
Glad to see you liked the TAZ 6. I have had one now for about 8 months and have had it running nearly 24/7. My only real issue is the PEI surface, which I had to replace. I followed the instructions online to the letter, but the replacements would not stay stuck to the glass plate. I finally tried burnishing the PEI sheet on the heated bed after initial install and seem to have gotten good adhesion this time around. I would love to know if others have encountered this issue. Otherwise, it's a fantastic printer.
Oh interesting. I haven't had it long enough to need to replace the PEI sheet, but, I know down the line if I get to keep using this, I'm going to need to replace it at some point and remember this comment.
bravohuey would it not just be worth trying a biiiig Buildtak sheet on it? Tried both that and lokbuild recently and so long as you level well it seems to do a really good job of keeping prints staying stuck :)
Good review, Joel. I'm a big fan of the Lulzbot and AlephObjects, especially as they're such huge advocates of open source. They walk the walk.
So, I had a fun time demoing with MakerArm at SXSW today, but I didn't see hide nor hair of Josef or I'd have given him a proper high-five (and not let go of his ankle till he tossed me an MK2 to develop Marlin on!).
In your review you mentioned the "old antiquated" UI. Well, the Lulzbot ships with Marlin installed (version 1.0.2-2, I believe). Happily, as time goes on newer versions of Marlin will continue to totally support this machine, and the next version (1.1.0, still in pre-release) does have some nice improvements (better support for the graphical display, improved filament-change, etc.). We haven't done a huge amount of work on the UI but there have been some good tweaks and additions. Of course, you'll still have to use the old push-knob to control the machine, but that's a limitation of the LCD controller they use.
For a total revamp of the user interface, MagoKimbra (Alberto Cotronei) has published a version of Marlin that can interface with the Nextion touch screen, so that's one possible upgrade route if you want a nice touch UI. I'd recommend waiting till after the 1.1 release if you do decide to try it out. So many things have been fixed… and broken… and re-fixed…
I was reaching when I said old and antiquated, heh. Yeah, I think that is the verion they ship with, and it works. It's just... plain. That's it. Great to hear you had fun demoing with MakerArm! Were people really receptive to seeing it?
I hear you about the "plainness." It's what some might call "ctional" (i.e., functional without the "fun"). As for the MakerArm, it always turns a few heads. We were demo-ing the CNC toolhead today, and it went smoothly. Which is good, because I was working on the firmware till the 11th hour. Whew!
Hi Joel, great video as always. Didn't you mention in another video that you were going to say something about the Taz 6 that you haven't said about another 3d printer? Did I miss this?
I did! I said "go buy it". Usually I'll be very calm about whether someone should buy a machine, and I just give my approval or disapproval, but in this one, I said directly to buy it. In an email to Lulzbot, I asked to keep it, and said I would pay for it with my own money :)
Great review. You should print a design to prevent the cables from slipping out, it would be a fun project
That's not a bad idea!
Hey man, first of all thanks for all the amazing and very helpful reviews! I was wanting to know if you had a choice between the Zortrax m200 or this Taz 6, which one would you go with? I am on the fence on which one to purchase. I have seen both reviews of both printers and both seem to be great printers but only need one. Any help would be greatly appreciated man. Thank you very much.
love my taz6, got 5 of them :D
5?!?! WHOA!
3D Printing Nerd run a 3dprinting business, these are my work horses and 3 zortrax m200 :D
taz30
Show off :P
Hiya [FULLNAME]!!! I love your videos💗
Joel can you print flexible filament with the default setup, and the moarstruder, or do you need to use the flexible add on kit.
I am thinking about getting the taz 6 as my first 3d printer to do stuff with my kid, and I know I want to do some flexible filament stuff like ninja flex.
Also thanks for all your awesome videos.
Love my TAZ 6!
That's awesome!
I had the same lanolin issue twice!!
Joel, you should do another tour of your printer room and filament wall.
maybe someday soon!
At $2400.00 I think a Ultimaker 2 might be better, but then again if you need the extra build size then this would be a good choice. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it! #highfive
You should make a 50*100*5mm block, so you can have an example of what a perfect weld would be able to handle.. that is if you plan on finding the breaking point for each weld.
Can you do a video on the monoprice maker select mini?
I want your Star Wars pinball! 😁👍
It's SO COOL!
Yay! The final review!
The DO have great customer service. I had a clogged nozzle that had to do with a problem of filament leaking out of the side of the tool head, I sent my faulty tool head in, they sent me back a working tool head, they were pretty responsive over the phone, and, they wouldn't know me from Adam.
The point is Maybe it is possible that Joel got good service because of his popularity on RUclips and that people listen to his opinion, but do not step it up for nobodies like me... but that is Not the case!
If I could have anything improved or different:
- Wifi printing would be nice! :)
- The display really does not show status in a way that makes sense to me.
- Even though the print will finish, their version of Cura will lock up on me on my MacBook Pro and I have to regularly Force Quit it...
- Oh, and when the print is done in Cura, it turns the heat on the nozzle off, but not on the print bed... S3D works properly and turns it off... BTW, S3D has not frozen on me with this printer!
But I do Love this printer... all the different filaments you can use, the many presets in their version of Cura for different filaments is great!
My Z-axis was making a bunch of noise, but I put some lube on it like Joel suggested, and the noise is all gone. Thanks 3DPN!
Oooh adding WiFi, now there is a suggestion! Cura freezing - so you're doing printing from USB?
yes I am using USB
Do you suggest Cura or Simplify 3D when using this printer? I have had experience with the Da Vinci 1.0 & 1.1 plus, but have never had an opened source, hardware, or software printer. Any recommendations about using either software would be great!
Hey! Did they fix the speed of the nozzle cleaning and self levelling? Or would that still be a minor issue?
I've seen both of your reviews on TAZ 6 and UltiMaker 2+. I'm looking to buy my first 3D printer and wanted to know which one you would recommend.
Already bought a printer?
Is playmaker polylite filament lighter in weight compared to other filaments?
wow you have a filament store behind you! nice, I'm jealous lol
That's true, it IS a lot :)
3D Printing Nerd you rock keep up awesome videos high five LOL
could you mention prices in the future and perhaps comment on the price to performance. great review!
Yes! Shoot, I *knew* I forgot something. I'll try to get a price comparison video out soon. It's priced at $2500 from Lulzbot, and with the build area it's just about 13 cents per square centimeter.
I have one love over the Makerbot that was a pain.
Did they ever fix the code for the speed of the self cleaning nozzle? That was an issue with your last review that you didn't go over in this one.
+Wyatt LaMontagne turns out the speed is on purpose on this one!
3D Printing Nerd Did you have any issues with it not auto leveling properly this time around?
Lulzbots rule! I like my 3 a lot.
Any chance you can add a hard caption with layer settings in your videos when you show us the prints?
Was really keen on a Taz 6, but that maker coin looked like it had some issues with layers and retraction, but wasn't sure whether it was due to being printed at a particular Z height. So now I'm still on the fence between that, a Raise N2, a BCN Sigma, or just going for a Form2 to complement my Zortrax, Ulti2 and Robox...
That's a really good suggestion, I should do that! Thank you! As for the maker coin, it was printed at 0.25mm layers and a low infill (which is why the top had a couple bumps. Which part of the coin did you think had layer and retraction issues? I can go grab it in a bit and take a closer look.
3D Printing Nerd
That would be awesome! Thanks! *high five*
I think it may be how it handled a 250 micron layer height? Looks like the inner part of the D (not a dick joke, honest lol) was some bad stepping, possibly even peeling a little, and there seemed to be some slubs/blogging of over extrusion or something near the outer edge? Not sure though? The rocket model definitely didn't show the same problems so wasn't sure if it was just down to settings?
Out of the 3 - Sigma, Raise N2 or Taz 6, which would you go for?
Right now, I would choose a TAZ6 over the Raise3D just from current experience. I have a new Sigma en route, and I'll be able to speak more about that once I get some time on it. If it performs as well as they say it should, it's going to be a contender for sure.
How does the print quality compare to the gmax?
the binding in moving parts? that seems like a problem, maybe it's just because of the size of the filament
I wonder what the Lulzbot taz 7 is going to be like?
After I saw the vintage Star Wars pinball table the rest of the video went something like "TAZ blah, production, blah". my head screaming R2D2 rescue the princess!
Star Wars Pinball, you're just getting cooler :-)
Oh Mitch, it's the 1992 Data East Star Wars pinball, the best one :)
don't own a 3D printer, would like to, but had a question that might seem silly.
The failed prints, the supports, the ooze that piles up when you change colours etc, can that be repurposed and made into another spool, or is it a one and done type of thing?
It can be ground up and extruded as recycled filament.
also, look at me replying to a 3 year old comment!
Are you going to make a review for the black widow printer soon?
Most likely not, it's already been reviewed by a number of people on RUclips and I don't think I would be able to add anything.
Do you think I should buy the TAZ 6 or do you know if they are coming out with a TAZ 7 anytime soon?
I have no window into the Lulzbot development cycle, but I think the TAZ6 is still their king, and will be for a while.
Can these be upgraded to use 1.75 filament? I would think a different hot end would be all thats needed.
Previously Delicious you can! In cura you just have to change the travel speed, retraction speed, material diameter, and something else... they have a step by step guide on their site! No need to change the hot end or nozzle!
@@BroMordekai oh! Perfect! Is there any benefit to using the 2.8 vs the 1.75?
Previously Delicious not that I’m aware of... asides from the fact that the printer is setup to use 2.85 (all the material profiles are ready to use 2.85) so I guess that...
Could you do a review of the FolgerTech FT-5? It costs $499 and has a print volume of 300mm x 300mm x 400mm (11" x 11" x 16"), but you do have to assemble it.
I was told a while ago I had one coming my way, but it never made it, and now I don't know if I have room for it!
Hello! I am very interested in the info given in all of your videos, and I am very convinced to buy a 3D printer! The thing is, I have no clue how to use them, or how to use the programs. Do u have any recommended printers for a first timer who has done nothing?
That's a tough question to answer, as it really depends on a few other questions I like to ask. If you're on Facebook, I suggest the Facebook 3d printing group I am a part of - more than 30,000 members always willing to help out. It's at facebook.com/groups/makerbot (don't worry, the makerbot in the name is an old holdover that cannot be changed)
3D Printing Nerd great, I'll check it out, thanks!
Is there a hardend nozzle for this machine to do carbon fiber and metals like copper and bronze?
+Chris Raines yes I believe there is!
How do I find out?
Lol was the beginning like an old dream sequence? All squiggly and such.
Yes! ;)
It looks like every single print had z-banding issues. I suppose there must be a standard range of smoothness that's considered unavoidable? Thanks for the reviews
Hmmm, I'll take a closer look. Maybe I'm not seeing what you're seeing? If you get the chance, look at the previous TAZ6 I had (the preproduction one) and have a look at the Z issues THAT printer gave me.
Two years on this is meant to be great, except in my opinion the lack of a minimum 300 x 300 area, no stock dual extruder, and ridiculous price for what is an open source printer say buy something else instead. Hmmm
What does this printer do that it's worth more than three times the price of a original Prusa i3 Mk2?
If you like I can add some printer versus printer comparisons to my production schedule. Yeah?
That would actually be pretty awesome!
+XxDeathSquadxX I think so too! I think I'm uniquely qualified to do something like this with so many machines.
that would be cool
i would certainly enjoy that too
Can you review the M3D printer
I love your filament wall. Mmmmm filament.
I liked the flashback TV effect you did ✋🏼 what was the thing you've been taunting us with? "Something I've never said in a review"? Buy it?
Thanks! The TV effect is from Adobe After Effects. Yes, I said to buy it directly. I don't think I've ever specifically said that in a video before. It's a first for me as usually I'm casual about telling people what they should have. In this instance, I was very direct :)
Three points form a plane, what does it do with the fourth?
Jeffrey Drake assuming zero deflection of the bed, you would be right. All washers are snug against the bed since the glass can flex a bit.
how do you get the pengilin to print in onre piece not a lot of seperate stls
+TheCommandMaster I loaded it into Cura and hit print. :)
is cura free? i have a flashforge finder and tried downloading the stl on thingiverse but when i uploaded ti to flashprint it spreaded the pieces everywhere
+TheCommandMaster Cura is free - but I don't think it'll work with a Finder. I think you have to use Flashprint or Simplify3D (which costs money)
You should print your makes coin at 16x16 (in other words, fill the G-Max 1.5xT+ build volume)
NOW we are talking!
Would you recommend this over prusa mk2? If yes, why?
It really depends on your printing needs. Both are great machines, and priced very differently.
PEI is the future of print surfaces.
I don't disagree with this.
where can i buy the dinoco oil thing?
+André Francisco I got mine at Disneyland
So, this printer seems to operate at a very high level, but it is comparable with the Prusa i3 MK2 that I built, so what is the difference between the and why is one so much more expensive? If there is any way you could compare the 2 that would be really cool to see. Also, if the comparison could include the Ultimaker 3 (which I believe is on par with the Prusa i3 MK2) that would be very informative and helpful!!!
Yes, I do plan on doing printer versus printer videos once my review queue is empty!
Thanks! Also, if you could compare the Prusa with the multi -color upgrade and how that compares to the one without, it would be cool. Thanks for considering the idea!
If I get my hands on the multi material upgrade, you can bet that will happen!
Hi please could you tell me where I cam find that spiral ting
griff in Simplify3D, click edit process settings, layer tab, check the box that says "single outline corkscrew printing mode (vase mode)"
I'm adding the model links to the video description right now - refresh in 15 minutes or so please :)
Thanks man
So... Should i (someone that wants to get into 3D printing) buy This one or the Original Prusa I3 Mk2?
If you're just starting out, save some coin and get the Prusa kit. That'll teach you a bunch and get you going. Then, you're going to want more :)
3D Printing Nerd thanks for the reply, but is it easy to assemble? I dont have much experience in assembling stuff. All i do is put together some PC's and legos. Is it easy enough for anyone? 200.- less is a lot so it would be awesome :3
devel.lulzbot.com/TAZ/Olive/documentation/guide/PDFs_for_print/TAZ_6_QSG_Unboxing_FINAL.pdf
Lulzbot is open source so they publish everything on how to build your own printer. Here is the link so the document that shows you how to assemble the TAZ 6 once you remove it from the box. Hope this helps answer your question.
you should try the anet a6
I may try to get one of those once my queue clears up a bit!
IS THIS PRINTER BETTER AND MORE RELIABLE THAN THE CR10
I DO BELIEBE SO YES. HOWEVER IT IS QUITE EXPENSIVE SO BE SURE TO SHOP AROUND AND DO AS MUCH RESEARCH AS YOU CAN.
when is the bcn3d r17 sigma review coming
+Ahmad Ilyas it was just delivered *today* so it'll be a few weeks :)
Great review. BTW your pm on fb isn't working.
Thank you! I know, I had to turn that off on the page - something wasn't working right. I'll talk to my friends at FB to get it going again. If you need to get a hold of me, best way is to email me OR ping me on Twitter.
Will you test the MakerGear M2 ?
At some point I'm sure I could, though my backlog right now is pretty full.
Awesome ! I get it, I hope you'll be surpised by the build quality ! Thanks for your aweswere ! Great great great videos, thumbs up !
Thank YOU! #highfive
Whoo 2nd comment !, Great video Joel!.... that is a lot of filament lol
Hey Joel and comunity whats your opinion if an 150€ ebay prusa i3 made from wood and not acrylic (too briddle i think ) but it is only for starting whe i stard my training (first job i am 16 ) i build my own with aluminium profiles so it will be only use about 1 year as my first machiene just for getting started ? Thanks for you help and sorry ror some spelling isues im from Germany :)
We all have to get started somewhere. As long as you realize what's good and what's not good, you'll get it rocking, then you'll upgrade and get THAT one going, THEN before you know it you'll have 20 printers! Though, for 150, there are other options out there known to be good. Check out PRESSRESET, The JAT.MN and Maker's Muse!
3D Printing Nerd this feedback is awesome and yeah i think 20 printers could happen if i dont be carefull enough ;) And stay AWESOME as always
What's a good budget 3D printer for a beginner
Bo Dowell flashforge finder
The Monoprice select mini is a great first printer and it's only $200. Check out some videos. Can't beat it for the money.
I'm really curious to see how it does on ABS. I suspect not very well as it is missing an enclosure. Nylon also does much better with an enclosure.
I'm really surprised that a $2500 printer is missing the $20 or so worth of clear plastic required to construct an enclosure. Unless it comes with an enclosure that I missed? Maybe nobody else prints as much ABS as I do.
Most i3 machines don't come with an enclosure, and manufacturers leave it up to the user or 3rd parties to create enclosures for the machines. Printed Solid carries a line of enclosures for Lulzbot machines - if I can get one, I'll put it on and test out ABS for you. I've heard from others who HAVE enclosed their TAZ6 that ABS prints just fine.
3D Printing Nerd Yes, I imagine it should print fine with an enclosure. I'm looking for something for work, and homemade enclosures are really hard to get past the safety police.
printedsolid.com/search?q=enclosure+taz+6
Ask and you shall receive.
printedsolid.com/search?q=enclosure+taz+6
I have this enclosure for my Mini and it's amazing!
How does it compare to the Prusa i3 Mk2?
In what way?
Print quality, build, printing speed, reliability :)
thank you, 3d printing markiplier
+TheShistinator Vasquez Hahaha! I love it! Someone said all I need to do is dye part of my hair purple and yell at fish and I would be Markiplier :)
Can you play the ocarina in the background?
Sadly, no :( Do you know of a good tutorial out there?
I think David Erick Ramos has some tutorial videos
I might buy a printer in the summer so I'll print myself an ocarina
Or in my case I can just borrow the water jet cutter my dad has at his work and make a prusa i3 out of aluminum.
They say that the lulzbot taz is the #1 printer, but if you buy one, you may be sorry, I purchased the lulzbot taz workhorse about 6 months ago, it worked good for about 6 weeks, I have been working with their tech support for several months now, they have tried everything possible to rectify the problems it has with calibration, until this day they have no resolution, and I am out of $3,000.00 spent on the printer, and the $1,000.00 I spent on printing materials, is just catching dust. Looks like I am going to have to take civil action to get my money back because I do not want anymore of their printers
I echo prior comments. How do you think they justify the price? It's got a lot of advanced features, but it's partially (mostly?) 3d printed itself. feels to me like it's overpriced by around 1000.
mattdotgreenlake 1. Made in the USA 2. 24/7 phone and email support ...they gotta eat :)
irfuel I think it comes down to “get the one that makes you happy :)”
irfuel for me i’d own both if I could, but for you it may not make you happier. For me, it would make me happier with the taz. Different printers for different needs :)
Also, the taz goes on sale every Black Friday for $2k. I wouldn’t spend $2500.
irfuel yes. If you’ve had good experience with a certain brand, I’d argue you’re more likely to stick with it over something unknown....similar to cars. Good analogy my friend.
LAFOLLETTER point noted
Twisty stl plzzz
I'm making a video about the twisty vase and I hope to include the link - Devin at Make Anything made them and I'm not sure if he released them.
My pangolin's feet move just fine. I was surprise,d I didnt even have to crack the joints in the body. They flexed right off the build plate.
That's on my $250 corexy build.. How do your feet go on? I cant get my back feet on. I think im going to glue them on.
Rad! I just slipped them on and they worked. I think mine would have flexed had I spent some time dialing in the printer.
Oh.. I was trying to snap them over. That doesnt work well with pla haha
Do you have any experience with self-built printers? Mine is an open source project from Thingiverse, and im super happy with it. My friend has a Josef Prusa i3 Mk2, and I think we're getting at least equal print quality. Although.. his is a lot easier to calibrate lol
3mm filament is a show stopper for me by itself. Add price, no I do not think so.
LOL. you'll treat it really really well!! LOL. I think they should let you raffle it off to me. ;). cuz, ya.. no one else gets a ticket. 3:). no but seriously.. maybe start talking to they guys you review for to let you raffle it off after.. yo have too many printers already
+3Dprinting Llama ;)
Checked link.
_GOOD GOD_
No thanks. Maybe after I win the lottery.
Good luck with the lottery, Richard!
not really impressed with quality, but i don't know the resolutions for each model.
Which models weren't impressive? Most were printed 0.2mm except for the maker coin at 0.25mm. I am going to start adding print details on screen when showing off prints. I still have the models if you want me to go get a closer look.
3D Printing Nerd the yellow humanoid (forgot his name, sorry) and the coin to be specific. The vase mode rocket seems great. I love the volume and how sturdy this beast looks, but since I work with architectural models, I need some nice details sometimes. Don't worry about pics, the video quality is great. I just need to pause at the right time.
About details, have you seen the mixed layers heights feature in New slic3r prusa edition? It is amazing.
Really thanks for the reply. The layer hight confirmed my suspicions.
Joel if your reading my comment you have to say my name in one of your videos
TIKO!!! TIKO!!! TIKO!!!!!
(I have one)
I guess I do now as well
YAY!!!
2500$ ? pass...
Lol buy this printer looked at price... I have nothing to say other than... I'll take 3
:)
3D Printing Nerd I am sorta a noob to 3d printing so I decided to start out small and get an m3d micro... do you see my mistake already?
is it just me when I see these "buy" printers like this, all i can think of is how easy this would be a DIY project for a fraction of the price... but I personally do think the TAZ great looking machines.... but, but, easily replicated.... like the prusa
isnt 3D printing part of being in the Tinkerer, Maker, Hacker hobby??.... unless your going to be a 3D print retailer...LOL... sorry that always makes me laugh ..... anyway,.... maybe it is just me.... maybe I'm just cheap, or do I embrace the hobby as a whole? .... as for customer support... when you make it yourself, you yourself are the support.... in the end its just a plastic squirter...
thats my opinion on the subject...
The Lulzbot printers are total DIY machines, I think their cost goes towards the components, the assembly, and the support system. If someone gets one of these, maybe it'll turn them towards a kit for their next machine?
to me its is solely the price...same with the prusa at $700.... the component used are not made from anything that couldn't be replicated, plastic, aluminum, stainless steel.... the hardest part to get if you wanted it, is the specialty bed .... but then again I'v never has a problem with the cheap chinese beds
and really support is the internet, and the parts are so cheap, having to replace a part is a no brainer
when these machine are seen for the first time , people are overwhelmed by its magical properties
once the honeymoon is over tho, its broken down into a few simple steps it moves around and pumps out plastic like a glue gun.... personally I think it comes down to understand the slicing software... thats what makes or breaks the prints in the end.... and its not just having a fancy software, its know how to use it and tune it properly ..... so in the end scratch building a quality machine for around $150 and really learning the software will give the same results then any plastic melting printer you can buy.... again the is my own opinion
+CementRoots I agree with what you're saying but the $150 excludes your time which has value even though you're not accounting for it. If you decide to build one from scratch log all of your hours just for fun. Assign a dollar amount to every hour you spend on the project (...the same hourly rate that you earn at your job for example) and total it up at the end. When I say every hour I'm not just talking assembly. I'm talking about every single hour that is devoted specifically to the project (planning, designing, ordering parts, printing parts, etc)
I'm willing to bet the real cost for your scratch build will be in the thousands.
NICE!!! get a Dual Extruder before you send it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oooh.... I like how you think
quite disappointed with the surface quality.
Of which model? Up close the surface quality to me is great.
Kitbash was too melty and the coin sorter closeup had lot of ringing. again my point of comparison is custom built linear rail 3d printer with titan e3d combo, direct drive. Also what about the dimensional accuracy ? did you use any xy compensation to get that result ?
Oh man, I have a machine with linear rails, and I really love it's motion. Custom built? Awesome! Plus a Titan too. My goodness. What is your build volume on that thing? Dimension accuracy - no compensation. When I spoke of the squares, I just placed them on the build plate and his print in Simplify3D.
4:29 Yuuge ringing
+JeffDM Bigly
This video screamed, hey I'm Joel give me a free taz6 ... the first time I have ever got that impression.. disappointed. And the print quality really did not seem good at all compared to the mk2 for example.. maybe that's the .5 nozzle... also 3mm fillament.. why.. anyway I was looking at buying one but after seeing the print quality I'd be dissatisfied if I did. Respect and really like Joel, but that just seemed like a self serving fluff piece for the chance of a free printer..
Awww sad. I don't get to keep it, and I sent off an email to Lulzbot asking if I could just purchase it with my own money. I'm sorry the videos didn't show off what I thought to be great print quality. I really didn't produce this to be self service or to be begging for a machine - the part in the video was meant as a joke and, thankfully, Lulzbot took it that way. I'm sure I could get even better quality out of it by tuning the machine and playing around with the settings. What I was producing came from stock settings, and I truly thought they looked good. I can try to get you some close-up photos, or if you give me specific spots to look for when I get back to the machine and models tonight I can take a look.
3D Printing Nerd Thanks Joel.. I am yet to see awesomeness out of print quality from the taz6 as this is the only thing that stops me buying it, that and I wonder why they don't use 1.75 mm material
It cranks through 1.75 fillament like a champ
are you rich?????????
+Ryan Lin no??????????????
Oohh good, these prints do not look good, my HEVO that is cheaper prints much better