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Discussion in 'News & Announcements' started by Harry, Apr 9, 2013.

  1. Harry

    Harry Team ROBO 3D
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    Hi Backers,
    A few things we wanted to tell you all in regards to what is going on here at RoBo Headquarters and according to what some people have been asking about:
    1) RoBo 3D Filament has been shipped! It will be here towards the end of April and will be available on our website to buy.
    2) The forums have over 130 discussions, 1K+ messages, and over 235 members!
    3) Another set of CNC parts have arrived and we are going to work on assembly videos as we wait for the final molded parts to arrive. We estimate we will get them at the end of April, but the middle plates we are expected to get soon and then we can begin further pre building printers into the middle plate (which will again reduce the time spent to build the final printers when the rest of the parts arrive)
    4) Quick note, we have been doing rigorous testing on the y axis with two different options, the lm8uu bearings with smooth steel rods and a slider type of linear motion system. With the slider type, our precision and accuracy have proved to show more consistency with regards to printing parts. We believe that this is a minor change that will drastically improve RoBo 3D's capabilities.
    5) Taulman contacted us and we are going to be an initial tester of his new 645 nylon so we will be able to give feedback on that soon. http://taulman3d.com/645-samples.html
    6) We are talking amongst our team about doing a lifetime discount to RoBo 3D backers. for future upgrades because you have been so great and patient with us.
    7) Heat beds are on their way in. Power supplies are almost in. A final final bill of materials is in the works so we will have that shortly.
    8) And still wiring like crazy! Haha
    We are getting closer and closer every day! Rough estimate: First printers will go out End of April- Early May but we should be able to produce a lot more quickly by that time. We are doing everything in our power to get these out to you all. Please trust us in that respect. We also want to make sure these are quality printers and not rush them.
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  2. JDM_

    JDM_ New Member

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    I wonder if they are talking about printed nylon bushings instead of bearing??? I've heard this also makes the printer quieter.
     
    #2 JDM_, Apr 9, 2013
  3. Seshan

    Seshan Active Member

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    I think they are talking about those 2 long pieces at the bottom of the photo, I think they are kinda like drawer sliders.
     
    #3 Seshan, Apr 9, 2013
  4. tesseract

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    gotta love these updates

    I have to say I am very excited about #6 in their last update that could be very helpful.
     
    #4 tesseract, Apr 9, 2013
  5. CAMBO3D

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    does the robo3d come with a glass build surface for the heated model? or do we need to buy that separate?

    i can't imagine using wood for the build surface (just not durable) or just the heated bed without something on top to protect the heat bed and also give a nice flat surface to build on. (heat beds warp either up or down in the center, flat surface on top is needed to maintain even surface)

    robo, is 10x10 borosilicate glass going to be an option??
     
    #5 CAMBO3D, Apr 13, 2013
  6. Seshan

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    They didn't mention it in the materiel list they posted before, so probably not.
     
    #6 Seshan, Apr 13, 2013
  7. tesseract

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    Does this help
    from the robo3d facebook page 1/2 acrylic build plates
    acrylic.jpg
     
    #7 tesseract, Apr 13, 2013
  8. CAMBO3D

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    that's for the non-heated model, abs model wont be using acrylic.
     
    #8 CAMBO3D, Apr 13, 2013
  9. keraynopoylos

    keraynopoylos New Member

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    Wouldn't it be a good time for an update?

    I mean, if the molded casings still haven't shipped from Asia(China?), then the first printers can't be dispatched before mid May(at best).

    Have the estimated dates changed again?

    I'm not bitching. I would just like to know...
     
    #9 keraynopoylos, Apr 25, 2013
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  10. Harry

    Harry Team ROBO 3D
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    Hey, we are working on getting an update.
     
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  11. keraynopoylos

    keraynopoylos New Member

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    Thanks for the reply.
     
    #11 keraynopoylos, Apr 25, 2013

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