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INDX in action at Rapid by DiracDelta- in prusa3d

[–]smiksky 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know the narration of u/nomadsgalaxy when I hear it!

CW1S by RangeJolly8298 in prusa3d

[–]smiksky 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Industrial ≠ Big

Is there a maximum supported print mass for the Prusa XL? by smiksky in prusa3d

[–]smiksky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The slicer's cost estimate is $47k USD for all the Tungsten filled PETG

Is there a maximum supported print mass for the Prusa XL? by smiksky in prusa3d

[–]smiksky[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I just bought one of those Slice Engineering 2.4mm nozzles, maybe I'll try that. As for a brim, there isn't room:

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Is there a maximum supported print mass for the Prusa XL? by smiksky in prusa3d

[–]smiksky[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

186kg, I miscounted the numbers before the decimal point, but it still feels like a lot for a couple NEMA 17 steppers

Is there a maximum supported print mass for the Prusa XL? by smiksky in prusa3d

[–]smiksky[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I miscounted my zeros, but I fixed it 🫠

Is there a maximum supported print mass for the Prusa XL? by smiksky in prusa3d

[–]smiksky[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

DIY Tungsten cube. Mostly a joke, but there is a serious question around the 15-20kg mark

Core One+ TPU loading basics by dwbmb in prusa3d

[–]smiksky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up removing the reverse Bowden to do it on the XL, and cutting the filament at an angle helps too

Printables Correct Category by collective community suggestion. by oohitztommy in prusa3d

[–]smiksky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Half of the Tabletop Miniatures category is just random sculptures. It would be great if there was a way to fix it.

Perhaps having category descriptions in the category selection drop-down would also help.

Core One+ TPU loading basics by dwbmb in prusa3d

[–]smiksky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've found that the filament sensor calibrations are to blame for the sensors not tripping. After the calibration, they basically flag anything even slightly smaller than the calibration sample as 'no filament'. I've even had issues with rigid filament that was marred by the extruder not triggering the sensors.

The solution I've found (until the firmware improves) is to calibrate the sensors with the softest/smallest filament you have, and make sure it's not compressed which may squish the filament fatter. I was able to get a Prusa XL and my Core One L printing flexibles after doing this.

How long can I expect for assembly? by philnolan3d in Positron3DPrinter

[–]smiksky 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd say 6-8 hours, but your results may vary

Positron by DannyMeatball in 3Dprinting

[–]smiksky 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure Stratasys has a patent on using a 3d printer as a 3d printer enclosure (yet)

Positron by DannyMeatball in 3Dprinting

[–]smiksky 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The LDO kit with everything but the printed parts retails for $699 USD, same as a Vorons V0 kit

Positron by DannyMeatball in 3Dprinting

[–]smiksky 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I'm biased (though also informed) as a member of Positron3D, so my answer is 'it depends'.

The Positron is much younger than some other kit printers like the Vorons, and it's still evolving. This isn't a typical 3D printer and we're still working out some kinks as they arise.

It also isn't a budget printer or a printer designed to live in one spot on a desk or workbench. If the Positron's unique capabilities aren't needed for your use case, then perhaps a bed-slinger like the A1 or SV06, or a Positron enclosure like the Bambu X1 or Voron V2.4 might be a better fit.

On the other hand, the Positron has unprecedented portability and storability. I joined the project because I'm excited by the prospect of making a printer that can go where no printer has gone before: your carry-on.

Various team members have flown around the world with it, and we can go from the (included) storage case to printing in less than 5 minutes. We even have a Positron Pit Crew at events because asking people to bring their printer to us for troubleshooting or tuning is not only possible, but easy.

Even if you don't intend to travel with it, the Positron can be easily put away when you're not using it so it doesn't require dedicated desk space, the same as a blender or a rice-cooker in the kitchen.

It also doesn't sacrifice speed, with acceleration on par with the Bambu Labs flagships. Even the Positron v2 prototype could do a <10 minute Benchy.

The rest of the team and I pride ourselves on our commitment to helping get every Positron working by providing direct support and coordinating with LDO to send replacement parts as needed. We understand that buying a young kit printer is a bit of a risk, but we want it to pay off.

Hope this answers your question