Possible new owner, just saying hi.

Been pondering a new printer for a while, this may be the one, so far it's #1 on my list. Searching for a printer as been a bit of a pain, I'm used to computer parts jumping double in price for only 10% more value, this is worlds different, every time I settle on a certian printer for say 600 bucks, I see a better printer for only 200 more where I can get double the value( much larger print area, heated bed and so forth), it's never ending it seems like.

I've dabbled a bit with maya for a while and mainly what seemed to make me lose intrest is the fact most of the things I wanted to draw were usable things, not video game/entertainment 3d models. Being able to make, hold and use the items in my head seems to be a huge jump forward.

Been reading up on this printer for a bit and like every other sub 1k dollar printers it has its share of issues, most of which look like things I can handle. It's a somewhat scary thought to drop 800+ on a product and expect/prepare for the issues to come.

Anyway, I look forward to talking with the people here and possibly being a help to someone else in the future when I figure things out.

 

Welcome. It's a very capable printer, but being able to do light soldering and use a screw driver can be really helpful later on.

 

Not everyone has issues. Only a few and by the looks of it, the issues are mostly not understanding what to do when things go bad. That's the learning curve.

It like riding a bike, you will fall. Just get up and keep peddling.

Learn from all the others issues and solutions. Before you know it, it's printing. And it keeps on printing. I am printing everyday. I have 3d printing on my brain 24/7 and can't wait to start another print. I have had no mechanical issues. So it's safe to say, not everyone has problems.

 

Yea, I had just thought about that, normally that's what a "troubleshooting" forum is used for. That all metal hot end is looking like it'll be the final buying point since I shouldn't have to worry about getting that E3d one.

 

I have had my Robo 3d for a few weeks now and I love it. The forms here are really helpful and the people on form are amazing help on troubleshooting.