In my mind RepRap will always be the best 3D tech we peasants will ever get. It's really going to suck when 3D printing looks like crap because people are going to hate this Cube. Other reprap builders are content at their level and have no drive to improve the machine or their parts. AND THAT"S OKAY! We love to compete with each other! It's just good fun. I'm sure there are dozens of printers making better parts and machines than the original reprap dev team.
Those that are out there are never going to be as good as the kits they sell or the complete Replicator. No one is going to make a Makerbot on their own. Cube interview video that stated "This reminds me of Microsoft vs Linux." I was floored that Makerbot would be considered the "linux" in any situation. I imagine it will always be this way with those that choose to build their own stuff verses those that would rather buy something for the novelty. It's sad to see 3D system offer a below average machine just to get their foot in the desktop printer world. Those that think they are on the cutting edge but will most likely have this machine collecting dust in the back of the closet within a year. So, in my opinion this machine is selling itself to the uninformed wannabe tech-moms and dads. I'm sure this is where they make the most profit. No statement on how much that really is though. Will it be locked or encrypted? Why would they leave it open for thingiverse files to be printed on it? This is normal but again for this price an integrated interface should have been included. >PC Required for Builds - To create print file This is disappointing for a "high end" machine. Press 1 if it works press 2 if it doesn't" #2! "Turn it off." Maybe one piece?Īgain, not tomated phone directory? "Turn it off, turn it back on. Using main feed rate as a standard, slow is 30mm/sec or less (Makerbot, Mendel), average is about 60 (Prusa), fast is 250 (Ultimaker, I see you over there.) Seems really archaic to use this term instead of mm.Ĭome on, use mm per second like the rest of the world. >Print Size - 5.5” x 5.5” x 5.5” (140 x 140 x 140 mm)Īnd they claim to make shoes on this thing?Īm I crazy or does this say 5 millimeter layers? If not it means 125 microns= 0.125 mm. >The Cube - the first 3D Printer designed for your home!įalse right off the bat! Seems like every 3d printer states this. ( ) Maybe this falls under the RANT category. I just wanted to address some of the items on the specs page of the Cube. it was nice seeing Bre on the ropes though.Īfter seeing the most recent blog post on the blog ( )