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Whats the difference between "The Original" R1 and the R1 +Plus?

Discussion in 'General Questions' started by Rubix, May 26, 2016.

  1. Rubix

    Rubix New Member

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    In the market for a Robo 3D printer but don't seem to find a difference between the 2 on the store page.

    Any help is appreciated :)

    Thanks
     
    #1 Rubix, May 26, 2016
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    Geof Volunteer Moderator
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    Hi there the big difference is the r1+ has a new style hexagon hotend a customized ramps shield and integrated lead screws (the threaded rods and motors are 1 piece to eliminate a print defect some r1 units had)
     
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  3. Rubix

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    Ah, thanks :)
     
    #3 Rubix, May 26, 2016
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    Geof Volunteer Moderator
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    Your welcome

    I think either way you go you'll be happy
     
    #4 Geof, May 26, 2016
  5. TomerO

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    There are also "minor" things like built in z rod stabilizers and ribbon cable for the hot bed.
    All in all the R1+ include some community "must" upgrades that Robo3d decided to adopt

    Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
     
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    The R1 has built in Z rod stabilizers and ribbon cable for the heated bed as well. ( well depending on its build date.. but my R1 has both )
     
    #6 KTMDirtFace, May 30, 2016
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    Is there a way to see if the one I'm going to buy has these upgrades already? I was thinking about buying the refurbished one to save money. The exchange rate to CAD is killer.
     
    #7 Agent_Slade, Jun 2, 2016
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    Look at the threaded rods. Look where they attach to the steppers.
    If there is a coupler then it is the R1.
    If it goes directly to the stepper it is an R1+


    I don't have a better way and you might not have pictures of that exact spot, but you can ask.
     
    #8 mark tomlinson, Jun 2, 2016
  9. Geof

    Geof Volunteer Moderator
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    If shipping is high buy a r1+. Its 100.00 to upgrade the threaded rods plus whatever the shipping might be for the r1 refurbs. Some have the new bed cables and some dont (25-80.00 upgrade plus shipping).

    Those are the only differences that really matter IMO
     
    #9 Geof, Jun 2, 2016
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    Could I email robo3d to ask if the one they are sending has the ribbon cable?
     
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    I would.imagine they could tell you
     
    #11 Geof, Jun 2, 2016
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    I would ask robo but if I had to guess an they are selling them I would imagine they put a ribbon cable on all of them when they "Refurbished" them.. but who knows.
     
    #12 KTMDirtFace, Jun 2, 2016
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    I sure hope so :) it's a good upgrade
     
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